"It is by taking good care of your breath, of your body, of your feelings, that you can build a good community."
-Thich Nhat Hanh
What's Ripening
Upcoming sangha activities this week (1/18/21 - 1/24/21)
Thank you to Karlen for guiding the dharma discussion on Monday to prepare us better for the sutra study materials this week. Also, thank you Linda for helping with Wednesday morning sit.
Wednesday night sutra study at 7pm PST, we will focus on awareness of the mind. Please watch the video lecture, guided meditations, a practice guide, and suggested readings. Our live session on Wednesday will focus on discussion of these materials, and you are invited to explore them in the meantime and come to sutra study with questions and reflections in mind.
Reading homework for sutra study next Wednesday:
Awakening of the Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh - pg. 51-59 and 150-163
Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide by Bhikku Analayo - pg.127In-150
The Heart of The Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh- pg.169-175
Saturday Interpreted talk 7am-8:45am
Sunday Day of Mindfulness
9:00 am Walking meditation with Deer Park monastery
10:15am Dharma talk with Deer Park monastery
2:00pm Deep relaxation with Jonathan
3:15pm Qigong mindful movements with Susan Rawcliffe
4pm-6pm Sitting meditation, walking, readings and dharma discussion
Dana for monastics at the end of the rain retreat (see notes from Duyen)