Day of Mindfulness-June 22, 2024 in Camden, Maine

June 22, 2024, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

First Congregational Church of Camden, Camden, ME

The Gift of Practice - A Day of Mindfulness in the Thich Nhat Hanh, Plum Village tradition led by Senior Order of Interbeing (OI) Member Avi Magidoff and sponsored by OI Dharma teachers Peggy Smith and Theodate Lawlor. A simple, healthy vegetarian meal, with vegan options, will be provided. Please bring whatever you need for sitting meditation, outdoor walking meditation and deep relaxation. The teachings are freely offered. Dana gratefully accepted with registration or at the event.

FMI and to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gift-of-practice-tickets-882162360367?aff=oddtdtcreator

A Day of Mindfulness-June 1, 2024 in Orono

A Buddhist Day of Mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition with Dharma Teacher Theodate Lawlor & Kripalu Yoga Teacher Sandy Cyrus.

DATE: Saturday, June 1, 2024
TIME: 9:30am – 3:30pm
LOCATION: Full Circle Yoga Studio, 78 Stillwater Ave., Orono, Maine.

For more information and to register: https://www.mainekripaluyoga.com/day-of-mindfulness

March 23 Day of Mindfulness Cancelled due to weather-will be rescheduled

 

To register visit https://www.mainekripaluyoga.com/day-of-mindfulness

Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings-May 11

 If you would like to receive the 5 Mindfulness Trainings, go to this link for an application.

Honoring our Teacher-Feb. 5th in person sangha

 

In January, on the two-year lunar anniversary of Thich Nhat Hanh’s passing, Thay’s monastics and lay disciples from around the world will gather in Vietnam to honor our beloved teacher as he becomes an ancestor in our lineage. The community has prepared resources for you to enjoy and support your understanding of this momentous event including links to online ceremonies.

On Feb. 5th, the in-person Still Water Sangha will be devoted to a ceremony honoring Thich Nhat Hanh with an opportunity for dharma sharing, especially gratitude for his life and teachings. 

Beginning Anew ceremony Jan. 22, 2024

The postcard below is from Wabanaki REACH and the theme is similar to Still Water Sangha's annual Beginning Anew ceremony. During the ceremony we collectively recite the Beginning Anew prayer. We also have a chance to light candles, both requesting and offering forgiveness for unskillful actions. We invite you to join the in-person sangha on January 22, 2024 for the Beginning Anew ceremony.

 

Dec. 18th in-person sangha canceled

Due to severe weather and many power outages, in-person sangha is canceled for Dec. 18th. 

Next in-person sangha on Jan. 1, 2024.

Happy holidays!

Dec. 11th in-person sangha program

On Dec. 11, 2023 at the in-person sangha meeting, Theodate Lawlor will offer a guided meditation and a discussion of the Discourse on Love sutra. All are welcome to attend, 5:30-7 pm, Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono. 

“He or she who wants to attain peace should practice being upright, humble, and capable of using loving speech.....read more here

No In-Person Sangha on Dec. 25, 2023

 

There will be no in-person sangha meeting on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2023. Still Water Sangha will meet as usual in person on New Years Day, Jan. 1, 2024. 

The zoom sangha will follow the same schedule-no meeting on Dec. 25, but meeting again on Jan. 1.

Happy Holidays to all!

Falling Back in Love with Mother Earth

 

This article is an interview with Thich Nhat Hạnh on how we can practice with, and relate to, insights arising from contemplating the Earth as our Mother. The article, which appeared in The Mindfulness Bell on Nov. 10 2023, is about an earlier interview. It contains guidance and understanding that may be helpful in this difficult time.