We are very happy to announce to you that we are organizing a North American Tour Teaching Tour for 2011.
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Join the Wake Up! USA Tour - October 22 - November 9, 2011
CANADA EVENTS
August 8 - 13, 2011 :: Mindfulness Retreat :: Vancouver, BC
Title: Awakening the Heart
Description: Please see the Vancouver 2011 site for more information or download this information sheet.
UPDATE JULY 23: Good news! A limited amount of spaces have opened up for the retreat. More information available
August 14, 2011 :: Public Talk :: Vancouver, BC
Title: Open Mind, Open Heart: Touching the Wonders of Now
Description: Please see Vancouver 2011 site for more information.
This event is sold out.
COLORADO EVENTS
August 19 - 24, 2011 :: Mindfulness Retreat :: Estes Park, CO
Title: Body and Mind Are One
Description: A retreat with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of the international Plum Village delegation. Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains, we will enjoy 6 days together at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO cultivating the energy of mindfulness, concentration, and insight through the practices of sitting and walking meditation, silent meals, dharma talks and small group sharings. We will have the opportunity to bring our bodies and minds together to touch the wonders of life within us and around us in the present moment.
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August 27, 2011 :: Public Talk :: Denver, CO
Title: Joy and Happiness are Possible
Description: 7pm at the Temple Buell Theatre. "The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it." Please join Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the international delegation of monks and nuns for an evening talk on ways we can touch joy and happiness in our daily lives through the practice of mindfulness.
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CALIFORNIA EVENTS
September 3, 2011 :: Public Talk :: Pasadena, CA
Title: Enjoying the Miracle of Now
Description: What are the practices that will help us to be able to touch the core of our being and be able to live fully the gift of this moment? During this talk, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the foremost teachers of engaged Buddhism will offer concrete practices of reconnection, reconcilitation and interbeing.
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September 4, 2011 :: Day of Mindfulness :: Deer Park Monastery
Title: Day of Mindfulness
Description: Experience the natural beauty and serenity of Deer Park Monastery, nestled in the hills surrounding Escondido, and the practice of cultivating the energy of mindfulness together as a community,The day will include walking meditation, a session of guided meditation, a Dharma talk by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh eating a silent vegetarian lunch together, a session of guided relaxation, and a presentation guided by the monks and nuns from the international Plum Village delegation.
No advance reqistration required for this event. Please arrive early enough to park and settle into the monastery. Suggested arrival time is 8:00am.
September 6 - 11, 2011 :: Mindfulness Retreat in English :: Deer Park Monastery
Title: Together We Are One: Nurturing the Beloved Community
A special retreat with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of the international Plum Village delegation. This special retreat will offer us the opportunity to gather as a fourfold community of monks nuns laymen and laywomen for sitting meditation, dharma talks, walking meditation, silent meals, and sharing our experiences of the practice in small groups. There will be opportunities for artistic expression, as well as times for noble silence. The retreat is open to all, including beginners, those who have previously attended retreats, and families with teens and children. For more information we invite you review the retreat information sheet (Word or PDF).
Please read our FAQ (Questions and Answers) about the retreat
RETREAT IS FULL AND WAITING LIST IS CLOSED
September 14, 2011 :: Half Day of Mindfulness :: Google Headquarters
Title: Half Day of Mindfulness
An event for Googlers and their families. It will be available on YouTube after the event.
September 16 - 20, 2011 :: Mindfulness Retreat in Vietnamese :: Deer Park Monastery
September 25, 2011 :: Day of Mindfulness :: Deer Park Monastery
Title: Day of Mindfulness
Description: Experience the natural beauty and serenity of Deer Park Monastery, nestled in the hills surrounding Escondido, and the practice of cultivating the energy of mindfulness together as a community,The day will include walking meditation, a session of guided meditation, a Dharma talk by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh eating a silent vegetarian lunch together, a session of guided relaxation, and a presentation guided by the monks and nuns from the international Plum Village delegation.
Just come. No advance reqistration required. Please allow yourself enough time to park and settle in for the day of practice. Suggested arrival time is 8:00am
MISSISSIPPI EVENTS
September 28 - October 2, 2011 :: Mindfulness Retreat :: Magnolia Grove Monastery
Title: Cultivating the Mind of Love
Understanding is Love. With the practice of mindfulness, we can learn to be truly present for our own body, feelings and thoughts. This understanding and love for ourselves serve as the solid foundation for our care to our loved ones and society.
We hope that you will be able to come participate in this special and wonderful retreat “Cultivating the Mind of Love” with our teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, and with our Plum Village monastic brothers and sisters. Together, we will apply the practice of meditation in all of our daily activities, such as sitting meditation, walking meditation, eating meditation, working meditation and resting meditation…These are practices of true love.
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October 2, 2011 :: Day of Mindfulness :: Magnolia Grove Monastery
Day of Mindfulness with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh & and the International delegation of Monks and Nuns from Europe, Asia and United States.
We are happy to let you know that there will be a Day of Mindfulness at Magnolia Grove Monastery on Sunday October 2nd, 2011. Our teacher Thich Nhat Hanh and about 80 monks and nuns will be present. It will also be the last day of our 5-day retreat “Cultivating the Mind of Love” (from September 28th to October 2nd), so about 700 retreatants will also already be at the monastery. It will be a great opportunity for us to practice Mindfulness together. The powerful collective energy of the community will be healing and transformative for every one of us. Please do your best to attend this special day. Please bring your family and friends with you, too.
Because this is the first time our monastic community is organizing these major events in Magnolia Grove Monastery, we will have major expenses in order to better welcome our friends to these events. Therefore, we ask that you kindly make a small donation of $30 or more (per adult) to help us with these preparations.
All donations are tax deductible and may be sent by post to Magnolia Grove Monastery at the address below, or offered in person on the Day of Mindfulness.
To reserve, please contact us at:
Magnolia Grove Monastery
123 Towles Rd.
Batesville, MS. 38606
(662) 563-0956
www.magnoliagrovemonastery.org
office@magnoliagrovemonastery.org
NEW YORK EVENTS
October 5 - 10, 2011 :: Mindfulness Retreat :: Blue Cliff Monastery
Title: Stepping Into Freedom, Savoring Life
Description: A retreat with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of the international Plum Village delegation. This retreat offers us the opportunity to gather for silent meditation, dharma talks, walking meditation, silent meals, and sharing our experiences of the practice in small groups. There will be opportunities for artistic expression, as well as times for noble silence. The retreat is open to all, including beginners, those who have previously attended retreats, and families with teens and children. For more information please read the invitation letter and registration form.
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October 14, 2011 :: Public Talk :: New York City, NY
Title: Global Ethics for our Future
Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom. 7:00pm
Description: How do we find a clear and compassionate way forward for our society and our world? What can one individual do to help bring peace and sustainability to our suffering planet? How do the 2600 year old teachings of the Buddha relate to our contemporary world, and the future that lies ahead? In this public talk, Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will offer teachings and practices for our times.
Ticket information or call 800.745.3000
October 15, 2011 :: Day of Mindfulness :: New York City, NY
Title: Global Ethics for our Future
Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom. 9:30am - 4:00pm
Description: Experience the practice of cultivating the energy of mindfulness together as a community, exploring what it means to practice mindful sitting, listening, walking, eating and resting, and how to take this practice into our every day lives to become more joyful, relaxed, and steady. The day will include a session of guided meditation, a Dharma talk by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh on the theme Global Ethics for Our Future, eating a silent vegetarian lunch together, resting and caring for our bodies in a session of guided relaxation, and a presentation guided by the monks and nuns from the international Plum Village delegation.
Ticket information or call 800.745.3000
October 16, 2011 :: Day of Mindfulness :: Blue Cliff Monastery
The day will begin at 9:00am with a dharma talk given by Master Thich Nhat Hanh, followed by walking meditation, a mindful lunch, a guided deep relaxation, and sharings in the afternoon by the monks and nuns on the practice of mindful living. Please arrive early for the day to leave time to park and the day will last until about 4:30pm.
This is a special fundraising Day of Mindfulness and your support is greatly appreciated. Please REGISTER ONLINE so we may know you are coming.
WASHINGTON DC EVENTS
October 25, 2011 :: Public Talk :: Warner Theatre
Title: Public Talk
Description: This event will take place at Warner Theatre at 7:30pm
. Please note, it was originally scheduled for 10/27 but was changed due scheduling conflicts.Tickets available through Live Nation.
October 26, 2011 :: Private Lecture for Congress :: Library of Congress
Title: Private lecture for Congress
Description: Thich Nhat Hanh will deliver the Annual Walter Capps-Bill Emerson Memorial Lecture, “Path Toward Peace: Cultivating Clarity, Compassion, and Courage in Political Life”. at The Library of Congress. This event is co-hosted by the US Institute of Peace and the Faith and Politics Institute and is not open to the general public.
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October 27-28, 2011 :: Retreat for Congress :: Washington DC
Title: Retreat for Members of Congress
Description: This fall we have an extraordinary opportunity to share the practice of mindfulness with members of the United States Congress in Washington, DC. Thich Nhat Hanh will be offering a unique overnight retreat for members of congress in the House of Representatives and the US Senate. We want as many members of congress to attend as possible and you can help out in a big way by encouraging your representatives to attend. Contact Sr. Peace (pvbelovedcommunity@gmail.com) for more information. This event is co-hosted by the US Institute of Peace and the Faith and Politics Institute.
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