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Morning of Mindfulness Saturday May 9th

We moved our monthly Morning of Mindfulness and Potluck to the second Saturday, May 9th, because many of us had other obligations on our usual day. We'll meet at David and Bethany's at 9:45 and wrap up by 1:30-ish. Register

The Mindful Journey

Now is the time to register for The Mindful Journey, a non-residential mindfulness retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh with Br. Phap Vu from Blue Cliff Monastery and Br. Phap Uyen from Magnolia Grove Monastery. June 18 7 -8:30 pm Publick Talk. Days of Mindfulness June 19th and 20th, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Attend any or all events. Learn more and register.

Insight Timer

Heartland Community of Mindful Living now has group on Insight Timer, the meditation timer app where you can meditate with your Sangha friends virtually. We like the gentle wood block sound that marks the end of the meditation period. We invite our own bell afterward. It's great not to have to keep an eye on the clock while meditating. 

Register for the Mindful Journey!

Great news! We just learned that Br. Phap Uyen from Magnolia Grove Monastery, also known as Br. Bear, will join Br. Phap Vu for the Mindful Journey, our summer non-residential retreat! That's right: two, two, two monks in one! Read more about Br. Bear's journey from Gulf War veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to monk.

Registration is now open! You can attend any or all events. No registration required for the public talk, but please register for the FriDay of Mindfulness and the SaturDay of Mindfulness on June 19th and 20th respectively. We would hate to turn you away if the event fills.

We look forward to taking the mindful journey with you!

 

 

Morning of Mindfulness: Change of Location

This Saturday's Morning of Mindfulness and tribute to Judy will now be held at Bethany and David's. The best-friend of Erick's son was killed in a motorcycle accident and his funeral is that morning.

The doodle poll has been updated with Bethany and David's address. If you like to sit on a cushion, please bring one.

It's not too late to RSVP. See you this Saturday at 9:45! 

Fun and Festivities!

The full flower of Spring is upon us and the present moment is especially beautiful and fragrant!

Fun and Festivities for April Morning of Mindfulness

Our dear friend Judy will be moving to Seattle in June. We are hosting a tribute to her during our Morning of Mindfulness and potluck, on Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:45 - 1:30ish. Contact us if you want to car pool to Erick's. Erick's address, more information and to RSVP.

The Mindful Journey with Brother Phap Vu

Planning is just beginning for "The Mindful Journey" with Brother Phap Vu, a monk from Thich Nhat Hanh's Blue Cliff Monastery. We just learned he will be joined by a brother from Magnolia Grove Monastery. These brothers dedicate their lives to practicing in community with other monks and nuns. The monastery creates the causes and conditions for profound transformation. Some of us who practice with a partner may have a small taste of this, but there nothing like living in a community of practice. That is why Michael Ciborski, the former monk who led our annual retreat last November, is developing MorningSun, a lay community of practice in New Hampshire. Expect the same depth of practice, insight and compassion from these monks that we experienced with Michael!

So please save the following dates and times:

Meditation and Public Talk: Thursday, June 18, 2015 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Day of Mindfulness: Friday, June 19, 2015, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Day of Mindfulness: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 10:30 - 4:30 pm