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Summer Outdoor Walking Meditation

  • Queen Elizabeth Park 10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Road Edmonton, AB, T6E 6C6 Canada (map)

Location:
Queen Elizabeth Park. We will gather in the lower park (east of Queen Elizabeth Park Road), near the washroom building.

Govind will be very close by. If you need any assistance you can reach him at 780-275-5000. 

What to bring:
Please wear appropriate footwear and comfortable, modest clothing.

Other suggested items are:
a water bottle
bug spray
sunscreen
a chair (especially if you would like to sit while the group walks)

There are also benches and picnic tables available, but there is a small hill to climb to access most of them. Please feel free to bring anything else that you may need to support your practice.

If you require any additional support, please email to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. 

Practice:
9-9:15am
Mindful gathering
We will practice mindful movements and share in some Plum Village songs as we gather.

9:15-9:45am
Walking Meditation

We will walk in the footsteps of Buddha, practising mindful walking meditation in slience through the park.

9:45-10:10am
Dharma sharing

We will have an opportunity to practice loving speech and deep listening together, as we benefit from one another’s insights and experience of the practice. It is time dedicated for us to share our experiences, joys, difficulties and questions relating to our mindfulness practice.

10:10-10:15am
Closing
Before closing, we will share announcements & a dedication of merit.

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