It's the first fifth Monday of the year, which means the Caretaking Council will submit its annual report to the Sangha. This is a perfect time to bring up any ideas, questions, or concerns about how we operate as a Sangha. We'll do this after sitting and walking meditation. Total Relaxation will follow the annual report. See you Monday.
Weekly Schedule
- You are invited to join the Heartland Community of Mindful Living for evenings of mindfulness every Monday from 7:15 - 9:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza's Temple Buddhist Center, 707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, MO in Myrtle Fillmore Chapel. Our gatherings are open to the public. A love offering is appreciated, but not required. Newcomers welcome!
All gatherings start with silent meditation. Please enter quietly if you arrive during the meditation period.
Weekly Rotation - after sitting and walking meditation, our schedule rotates as follows:- First Monday - The Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony followed by a dharma discussion. All are welcome to enjoy this ritual affirming our practice of mindfulness.
- Second Monday - Thây on Tape: a video or audio presentation by Zen Master Thích Nhât Hanh followed by dharma discussion.
- Third Monday - An evening of sitting, walking and guided meditation.
- Fourth Monday - A reading from one of Zen Master Thích Nhât Hanh's many publications followed by dharma discussion.
- Fifth Monday - Watch our announcements for details.
We do not meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Independence, Memorial or Labor Day, or Christmas.
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Morning of Mindfulness THIS Saturday 3/21
Morning of Mindfulness
Join us Saturday, March 21st, 9:45 am - 1:30 pm for a Morning of Mindfulness. After a period of sitting meditation, we will learn to sing Thich Nhat Hanh's new translation of the Heart Sutra. A vegan potluck lunch wraps up the morning. Register
February 19th Update about Thay's Health
As we enter the Lunar New Year, and our practice centers conclude our annual 90-day Winter Retreat, we are very happy to report that our dear Teacher continues to steadily make extraordinary progress. Read on.
June Days of Mindfulness with Br. Phap Vu
June 18 - 20, 2015, we are honored to host Br. Phap Vu, an American monk from Blue Cliff Monastery, Thich Nhat Hanh's monastery in New York state. He ordained in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition in 2003, and received the Dharma Lamp Transmission in 2011 from Thich Nhat Hanh, a ceremony designating him a Dharma Teacher. One of the first residential monastics at Blue Cliff, established in 2007, Brother Phap Vu has a strong and active involvement in building a monastic and lay community in the United States. He is well versed in both Buddhist history and Buddhist psychology. As the English translation of his name "True Dharma Rain" implies, he committed to sharing this knowledge and his practice.
Mark your calendar for these events from Br. Phap Vu!
Thursday, June 18, 7 pm - 8:30 pm: Meditation and Public Talk, Charles Filmore Chapel
Friday, June 19, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm: Day of Mindfulness, Classroom C
Saturday, June 20, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm: Day of Mindfulness, Classroom C
Help Wanted
Would you like to help us organize Br. Phap Vu's tour? Email us
Upcoming Events
- REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Non-Residential Retreat with Fern Dorresteyn September 28 - 29 at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Click “Fall Retreat” on menu bar.
Near Monthly Morning of Mindfulness and Potlucks - The third Saturday of every month from 9:45 am - 1:30 pm-ish UNLESS we have a retreat or day of mindfulness that month. After a period of sitting meditation, we recite the 14 mindfulness trainings and engage in a discussion or activity. A vegan potluck will wrap up the morning. Join the fun and friendship! RSVP on our Facebook or click Contact Us above.
Deep gratitude to our host Temple Buddhist Center. Please see their website for a wide variety of mindfulness, meditation and Buddhist activities.
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