Sunday, June 1st
12:00 - 4:00pm EDT
In person
We invite you to join us on June 1 from 12:00-4:00 pm for an in-person half day of mindfulness facilitated by Annie and Camille, DeeDee, and Gerry.
We will reflect on how, when moments of daily activities of our life feel overwhelming, we can choose to turn our lives over to the Buddha, the awakened energies inside and around us. If our meditation feels difficult, we can let the Buddha sit for us. We all have the wisdom and energy of the Buddha inside of us, along with the wisdom and energy of our wonderful ancestors. We can learn how to let go of striving and running and let these wise ones support us in everything we do.
During our time together, we will enjoy a guided deep relaxation, mindful movements or outdoor walking meditation (weather depending), a short silent meditation, a recorded talk by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and have time to share our experiences with each other. Snacks and tea will be provided.
Because we know the benefits of having a wide diversity of experience in our sanghas, we explicitly welcome people of all races, shapes, sizes, neuro-diversities, gender expressions, sexual orientations and anyone who has ever felt sidelined or marginalized for any reason.
We will offer a platform for people to arrange to carpool to the studio if you don’t have transportation (we are not monitoring this so ridesharing isn’t guaranteed).
Space is limited, so please sign up early. We will meet in one of the smaller studios in Circle Yoga, so registration will be capped at 16 people.
The Opening Heart Mindfulness Community seeks to foster understanding and compassion by providing vibrant and generous opportunities to practice mindfulness within a diverse community in the Plum Village tradition, founded by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. We recognize that in supporting racial and social justice equity within our sangha and throughout the mahasangha, we support the work of transformation individually and collectively.
Fees
Attend for $5 to $100 (sliding scale). Click below for payment options.
**If you require 100% financial assistance, please contact info@openingheartmindfulness.org
Retreat Committee
Annie, Camille, DeeDee, Gerry