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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 11:40:06 PM
Often people think that meditation means sitting in a room by yourself, being quiet.
For oh, about 7 years, I practiced that way.
Then, I was fortunate to discover sangha. Pronounced like "song-uh" (sort of), it means, basically, community.
Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the "beloved community."
That is how I like to think of sangha.
Come see for yourself.
Here are a few opportunities to gather with others. Retreats are taking place in Colorado, California, and New York over the next two months.
A festival is taking place in Mississippi.
And here in Birmingham, we have a wonderful opportunity to gather at our very own Botanical Gardens!
Read on for details. . .
For oh, about 7 years, I practiced that way.
Then, I was fortunate to discover sangha. Pronounced like "song-uh" (sort of), it means, basically, community.
Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the "beloved community."
That is how I like to think of sangha.
Come see for yourself.
Here are a few opportunities to gather with others. Retreats are taking place in Colorado, California, and New York over the next two months.
A festival is taking place in Mississippi.
And here in Birmingham, we have a wonderful opportunity to gather at our very own Botanical Gardens!
Read on for details. . .
- Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of Plum Village, Deer Park, and Blue Cliff have begun their North American tour. There are still opportunities to register for the retreats that will be taking place from now until mid-October. Visit the "Upcoming Retreats" section in the right-hand column on this site to find more information about these retreats.
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Magnolia Village, over in Batesville, Mississippi, is hosting a Rose Ceremony and Day of Mindfulness on Sunday, August 26. All are invited.
123 Towles Road
Batesville, MS 38606
(662) 578-2077 or (662) 832-1818
Magnoliavillage123@yahoo.com
Dear Friends,
We would like to invite you to come to a day of mindfulness and our annual Rose Festival on Sunday, August 26th. It will be lead by monastics from Plum Village. The Rose Festival is basically a time where people gather to share and recognize the love of our parents and our loved ones. A red rose symbolizes a parent that is still alive. And a white rose stands for a parent that has passed away. If both of our parents are still alive we will be given two red roses. If one parent has passed away we will be given one red rose and one white rose. If both of our parents passed away we will be given two white roses. Please come to enjoy this festival with us here at Magnolia Village. Bring your instruments or anything you would like to contribute as entertainment during this day.
Program:
Sunday August 26, 2007
05:30 am Wake up
06:00 am Sitting Meditation/Chanting
08:00 am Breakfast
08:45 am Walking Meditation
10:00 am Dharma Talk
11:30 pm Rose Festival Ceremony
01:00 pm Lunch
02:00 pm Sharing the difficulties between parent & children
05:30 pm Dinner
06:30 pm End
Directions:
From South of Batesville, MS. take I-55 North. From North of Batesville, MS. take I-55 South. And then follow the same direction as below:
1) Exit# 243-B Toward Batesville
2) Turn Right on Hwy. 6 go 1.8 miles
3) Turn Right on Eureka St. keep straight - go 0.4 miles
4) Eureka St. becomes Panola Ave. keep straight - go 1.1miles
5) Panola Ave. becomes Old Panola Rd. keep straight - go 2.7 miles
6) Turn Left on Willson Rd. Go 1.2 miles
7) Turn Left on Towles Rd. Magnolia Village on the right.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at Magnolia Village. There is no fee for this special event, but donations will be accepted.
A lotus for you!
Magnolia Village Sangha -
Birmingham Japanese Gardens Meditation Gathering
September 23, from 9 am to noon.[/B]
Come together with other meditators from Meditation Centers in Birmingham, including The Birmingham Shambala center, The Firefly Sangha and the Contemplative Society. Centers from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia and Alabama are also invited. During this time period, we will have sitting and walking meditation, followed by tea, Japanese Flute music and the opportunity to meet other meditation practicioners. Sitting and walking meditation will be led by the Director of the Birmingham Shambala Center.
We will be sitting outside throughout the Japanese Gardens, so please bring your own cushion and a blanket for the ground.
You will also be able to experience the meditation practice of Raking the Karesansui (Zen Rock) Garden. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sandra Waltz, Coordinator of the Karesanui Garden, at swwaltz@gmail.com or 205-599-6932.
We hope you can join us for this very special event,
Sandy Waltz
