Upcoming topics for Sangha meetings in 2022

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(Note: MT = Mindfulness Trainings)

DateCommentsLeader(s)Topic
Oct 2BeeBeginning Anew
Oct 9Ruth & TheresaZen & The Art of Saving the Planet part 4
Oct 16Thay’s birthday Oct 11JonCelebrating Thay’s life and teachings
Oct 23DavidThe Four Immeasurables (Brahmaviharas)
Oct 30DOMKiwanis area at Elena Gallegos Open Space
Nov 6Time change for mtgsJon14 MT
Nov 13DavidWalking and longer (guided?) meditation
Nov 20JonTaoism and Zen
Nov 27NO MEETING
Dec 4BeeThe Heart Sutra
Dec 11AllBusiness meeting
Dec 18David5 MT
Dec 25NO MEETING

Our Day of Mindfulness – 05.15.22

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It was a perfect summer Sunday. The breeze whistled and sighed through the pines. The birds called out from near and far. Even the insects delighted in the present moment with us.

The Sangha eating our lunch mindfully and enjoying the peace of the day.

I’m sure that most of us showed up that morning hoping for everything to go well, and looking forward to a nice day surrounded by nature. But it wasn’t until a few hours later that most of us truly arrived.

The awkwardness of a new place and new people gave way to appreciation for the beauty and stillness around us. As we practiced sitting and walking meditation, we felt the acceptance of the mountain and forest to our presence. We were not in a strange place at all. We were exactly where we needed to be.

Thanks to David, Bee, and Jon for doing the mindful work necessary for this amazing day – and for ALL that they do. And thanks to everyone who attended and shared in our transformation of sufferings.

I take refuge in the Buddha – the one who shows me the way in this life.

I take refuge in the Dharma – the way of understanding and love.

I take refuge in the Sangha – the community that lives in harmony and awareness.

🙏🏼

Tentative upcoming Sangha meeting topics April-July 2022 (subject to change)

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DateCommentFacilitatorTopic
Apr 17BeeLonger meditation
Apr 24Earth Day 4/22JonHonoring Earth Day
May 1David5 MT
May 8Mother’s DayBee + 1
May 15DOMNO REGULAR MEETINGCarolino Open Space Area
May 22VesakDavidMaybe read on night of awakening from Old Path, White Clouds
May 29Memorial DayNO MEETING
Jun 5JonVideo – A Cloud Never Dies
Jun 12Ruth & Theresa“Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet” thru p. 78
Jun 19JonLonger meditation, talk about breathing, sitting & walking meditation
Jun 26Bee14 MT
Jul 3Dalai Lama BDay July 6DavidDalai Lama “Beyond Religion”
Jul 10Bee5 MT
Jul 17JonLoving Kindness & Tonglen practice
Jul 24David & KenGatha Writing
Jul 31JonLonger meditation