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.
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.
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
