January 21, 2012 "Watering Seeds of Gratitude," our winter day of mindfulness, 9 am - 4 pm, $35 - $90 Sliding Scale Suggested. View Flyer. RSVP Here.
Next Morning of Mindfulness and Dharma Talk with Br. Chan Huy via the Internet at Maud's, January 28th . Arrive at 9:45. We'll enjoy meditation, sutra recitation, the talk and vegan potluck lunch. $10 suggested donation for Br. Chan Huy (or whatever feels right to you). RSVP. Please complete Pre-retreat contemplations and email to Br. Chan Huy by end of day Wednesday before the talk.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Mornings of Mindfulness.
14 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Saturday, January 28th, after Chan Huy's internet talk ends at noon.
Alternate Location for 1/16. Unity is closed for M.L. King Day. Stay tuned for our meeting location.
Sangha friend Teresa Coppage and her husband, actor Walter Coppage, are coordinating a service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday January 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114-3299. Walter will read excerpts from a King sermon on "Love your enemies" and then there will be a guided meditation honoring our diverse American heritage. Cookies and fellowship will follow the service. Park in the lot to the south and enter via the south entrance on State Line (there are two driveways on State Line). The Chapel is immediately inside the door.
Deer Park Monastery offers online course: November 27 - February 19th, a group of Monastic Dharma Teachers at Deer Park will offer a course based in the Buddhas Teaching on the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path. Learn more.
Coming up on Mondays this month...
All gatherings start with silent sitting and walking meditation.
Monday, January 9th: "New Years Eve Dharma Talk," a talk by Thich Nhat Hanh followed by dharma discussion. We'll listen to about 30 minutes for the next three months.
Monday, January 16th: Unity is closed for M.L. King day. We're working on an alternate location for our regular evening of sitting, walking and guided meditation.
Monday, January 23rd: We'll begin our study of the book "Present Moment, Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living."
Monday, January 30th: 5th Monday! We'll enjoy total relaxation, mindful movements and an update from the Caretaking Council.
Photo by Kokyat from the 2012 Annual New Year's Eve Swim at Coney Island.
