Day of Mindfulness Retreat

Sunday, March 26

10am - 3pm

  • Art as Meditation: Reflecting Deeply on Thich Nhat Hanh’s Calligraphy

    Please come and join us for a beautiful day of extended mindfulness practice.

    We will have an opportunity to deeply water the roots of our mindfulness practice and to reflect on Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphy - known as the fruits of his meditations and embodying insights from the mindfulness practice.

    Thay’s profound calligraphies are a bell of mindfulness, reminding us to return to the present moment and to be in touch with the mindfulness that is alive within us.

    What to expect:
    We will be sharing in periods of sitting, walking, a formal meal, mindful movement, listening to a Dharma Talk and Dharma sharing.

    We will also have a very special opportunity to explore the practice of calligraphy. Calligraphy is art as meditation. (All materials will be provided)

    “ The whole cosmos comes together in a piece of art. When we create calligraphy, we must be present and free. “
    ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

    What to bring:
    Wear comfortable loose clothing.

    Please bring a meditation cushion, yoga mat, and any props you might need to support a comfortable sitting meditation posture.

    We will have chairs and a number of meditation cushions available for use. Please let us know if you will need to borrow a cushion.

    Please bring a bagged vegetarian lunch and your own cloth napkin.

    Tea will be provided.

    Location:
    Parkallen Community League Hall
    6510 111 Street Northwest
    Edmonton, AB, T6H 5W2

    Registration Fee:
    Suggested Dana $20 - $40

    Nobody will be turned away for financial reasons.

    Please pay the highest amount available to you. We are grateful for your support with covering costs, as we are a non-profit and volunteer-run practice community.

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