Thursday, September 19, 2024


 Peaceful Heart Sangha gathers twice weekly. 

~Mondays from 630-8pm is always on Zoom. Feel free to email peacefulheartsangha@gmail.com for logging on information.

~Thursdays 8-930am are in-person at the River Studio at 332 Water St in Hallowell, Me (last Thursday of the month is on Zoom).

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~Upcoming events: 

October 4-6, 2024-Blue Cliff Monastery Monastic's New England tour- 

offering a variety of mindful activities in central and southern Maine:


When: Saturday October 5, 2024 from 11:30-4:00 (Arrive as early as 11:15, but because the church is in use before 11:00, please do not arrive earlier than that. The program begins at 11:30).

Where: Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Augusta Maine; 69 Winthrop St., Augusta ME 04330


What: Day of Mindfulness -- Including Walking Meditation, Mindful Eating, Deep Relaxation, Dharma Talk and a time for Questions and Responses.
Bring your own bagged lunch and your own pad and cushion if you prefer. We will supply chairs.

Registration: Suggested $20 donation split equally between the UUCC and Blue Cliff Monastery.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
There will also be an opportunity to offer support to the Monastery with a dana (generosity) box at the event. Cash preferred. Checks can be made out to Peaceful Heart Sangha.

Questions to peacefulheartsangha@gmail.com


 Register here: https://forms.gle/dMc3USu3CEMTUjjV7

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Sunday, October 6, 2024 (9am-noon)-half Day of Mindfulness

East End Community Center 195 North Street Portland, ME 04101

Come join us for a Half Day of Mindfulness led by monastics from the Blue Cliff Monastery, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh (Plum Village). This event is a special opportunity to immerse yourself in the practice of mindfulness and learn from experienced practitioners. Whether you are a beginner or have been practicing for years, this half-day retreat will offer you a chance to deepen your understanding and connection to mindfulness.

The monastics have requested that attendees be 18 years or older.

 

What to Wear
Please wear loose, casual, and comfortable clothing suitable for sitting meditation and for spending time with monastics - shirts covering shoulders, back, and midriff, and shorts/skirts/pants at least to the knee, covering leggings. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking outside so you can fully enjoy the outdoor walking meditation with the community. Please avoid wearing perfumes or other products that may affect those who are sensitive or allergic to scents.

What Else to Bring
We will provide chairs for sitting meditation. Feel free to bring your own cushions, benches, and/or blankets -- whatever makes you comfortable when meditating.

We will be sharing a bag lunch with the monastics before they head home to Blue Cliff, so feel free to bring your lunch (we will not have a kitchen) or just hang out.

 

Please reserve your free ticket (we are limited to 85 participants) via either of these links:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-day-of-mindfulness-with-blue-cliff-monastics-tickets-1011509842167

https://tinyurl.com/bde6d82c


Friday, January 22, 2021

 Dear Friends, 

We hope that you are safe and well at this time and taking care of yourselves and each other! We are happy to announce an upcoming Zoom Retreat open to all...

 

Mid-Winter Zoom Retreat, February 18-21, 2021 

 

“Interbeing:  Opening our Hearts to Life”

 

The greater New England Sangha is offering an online Retreat with talks and meditations led by Dharma teachers Fern Dorresteyn, Richard Brady and Michael Ciborski. The retreat will include many wonderful practices, such as dharma sharing in small groups, walking meditation, deep relaxation, and tea meditation. The retreat begins with an orientation session on Thursday evening, February 18 and concludes on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM. 

Online Retreat Sessions:

Thursday

  • 7 – 8:30pm Evening session

Friday

  • 9am -noon Morning Session
  • 1:30 – 4:30pm Afternoon Session
  • 7 – 8:30pm Evening Session

Saturday

  • 9am -noon Morning Session
  • 1:30 – 4:30pm Afternoon Session
  • 7 – 8:30pm Evening Session

Sunday

  • 8 – 11am Morning Session
  • 12 – 2pm Afternoon Session

Please register by February 14th, so that we have time to plan retreat logistics.

For more Information and Registration Click Here

Monday, March 16, 2020

May All Beings be Healthy and Safe-online sangha option

Dear Friends, 
Wishing you all health and safety during these shifting times with the onset of Covid 19 concerns. Recognizing the importance of community and connection, especially during these trying times, the Peaceful Heart Sangha has committed to an online sangha and Not meeting in person until it is deemed safe to do so. Please feel free to join us online on Monday evenings (6:30-8pm) and Thursday mornings (8-9:30am). It is free, you don't need an app and can use a phone-in option.

     ~IMPORTANT UPDATE from 4.6.2020: 
  For the security and safety of our online sangha's, a password is now being required for you to enter Zoom meetings, please email peacefulheartsangha@gmail.com to request/access.

    In the meantime, take good care of yourselves and your community. May all beings be safe and free from harm.








Saturday, March 7, 2020

PHS celebrates 12 years of practicing joyfully together!


    On Monday, 3.2.2020, members new and old celebrated the 12th anniversary-continuation day of  the Peaceful Heart Sangha. We sat, walked, enjoyed tea and snacks and shared our gratitude for each other in words, song, poetry and bringing our mindful energy to the group...many thanks to Harry Grimnitz for capturing this beautiful photo!

Monday, July 2, 2018





Follow this link to a listing of Maine sangha's in the Plum Village tradition and upcoming events
                           www.mainesanghas.org
                      
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 ~Join Lynn Deeves and Jen Deraspe as they collaborate joyfully and mindfully in offering a Solstice celebration and sauna ceremony at "Nurture through  Nature" in Denmark, Maine on 12.21.19. See flyer below for details/FMI.










Tuesday, March 6, 2018

10th Anniversary/Continuation of the Peaceful Heart Sangha...



 

In deepest Gratitude to all of the mindfulness practitioners (new and not-so-new) who helped create a warm and wonderful celebration for the Peaceful Heart Sangha's 10th Anniversary/Continuation on Monday, 3.5.18...we are so incredibly fortunate!

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Upcoming Events...

Friday-Sunday September 27-29, 2019

"Cultivating Balance: Opening Our Hearts to the World as It Is"

Sangha retreat at Nurture though Nature in Denmark, Maine
                             www.ntnretreats.com
               with dharma teacher Jeanne Anselmo

Suggested Donation to NTN for the weekend: $100 per person. 

We will bring our own food. Rustic accomodations, composting toilets, yurts, cabins, tenting available. Dana (donations) will be collected for our teacher who will be traveling from Long Island, NY.

The weekend may include: sitting, walking and eating meditation, dharma talks, dyads and dharma sharing groups, guided deep relaxation, an evening bonfire with offerings of: music, poetry, skits, readings, etc.

Registration is now open: peacefulheartsangha@gmail.com 
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Save the Date: New England Retreat October 24-27, 2019


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For a listing of other Maine sangha's in Maine and sangha-related, future events, www.mainesanghas.org