Zen Meditation
Mondays
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
At the Women's Center
Beloved teacher “Thay”, Thich Nhat Hanh of Viet Nam, has made his peaceful transition at age 95. Monasteries and sanghas in the Plum Village tradition, his lay ministry, books and activism circles continue to spread his life’s work. Links below tell his story and connect you to his art, poetry, and practices you can enjoy today, such as guided meditations.
This would be a wonderful time to join one of his meditation communities such as the Earth Holders Sangha online http://earthholder.org/ or our local Zen meditation practices.
His students and readers are invited to set some time aside in the coming days to allow the Dharma body to enter their hearts. Gentle walking meditation for 20 minutes is recommended.
You might enjoy attending one of the many international online gatherings from France, Vietnam, or our regional monastery in Mississippi.
And every Monday at noon, we practice in the Plum Village tradition…please join us. There is no better time to carry forward Thay’s engaged Buddhism for healing and transformation for the individual and society.
International Ceremonies and practice resources (Viet Nam, France, USA, other)
https://plumvillage.org/memorial/
Regional (Mississippi)
https://magnoliagrovemonastery.org/general/a-week-of-remembrance-at-magnolia-grove/
Local group with several meditations a week:
http://risingsunsangha.weebly.com/
Local Monday noon group (women)
https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/zen-meditation.html
His life story:
https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/biography/
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
At the Women's Center
Beloved teacher “Thay”, Thich Nhat Hanh of Viet Nam, has made his peaceful transition at age 95. Monasteries and sanghas in the Plum Village tradition, his lay ministry, books and activism circles continue to spread his life’s work. Links below tell his story and connect you to his art, poetry, and practices you can enjoy today, such as guided meditations.
This would be a wonderful time to join one of his meditation communities such as the Earth Holders Sangha online http://earthholder.org/ or our local Zen meditation practices.
His students and readers are invited to set some time aside in the coming days to allow the Dharma body to enter their hearts. Gentle walking meditation for 20 minutes is recommended.
You might enjoy attending one of the many international online gatherings from France, Vietnam, or our regional monastery in Mississippi.
And every Monday at noon, we practice in the Plum Village tradition…please join us. There is no better time to carry forward Thay’s engaged Buddhism for healing and transformation for the individual and society.
International Ceremonies and practice resources (Viet Nam, France, USA, other)
https://plumvillage.org/memorial/
Regional (Mississippi)
https://magnoliagrovemonastery.org/general/a-week-of-remembrance-at-magnolia-grove/
Local group with several meditations a week:
http://risingsunsangha.weebly.com/
Local Monday noon group (women)
https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/zen-meditation.html
His life story:
https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/biography/
Join us for guided meditation in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh. "Breathing in, I am aware of breathing in...breathing out, I am aware of breathing out." With the mindfulness bell and guided phrases leading into silent sitting meditation, the tensions of mind and body release.
Our Monday meditations are facilitated by students of Thay and those who are part of his lay ministry, the Order of Interbeing, including Patricia Stout, who has been fortunate to attend retreats with this world peace leader and master teacher and his monastics and Dharma Teachers. Please join us. Newcomers are welcome.
Northshore Rising Sun Sangha hosts several sessions per week at various locations in this tradition, for men and women. Visit http://risingsunsangha.weebly.com/
The meditation group has decided to include teachings from Brother Phap Hai, a student of world renowned teacher Thich Nhat Hahn and the Abbott of Deer Park Monastery in California. Originally from Australia, Br. Hai’s style of writing has been described as approachable, warm, humorous, and insightful...all while managing to give a concise but rich overview of the tenets backing up Buddhist philosophy for 2500 years. His book is entitled Nothing To It: Ten Ways to Be at Home with Yourself. We may show some short video clips of his Dharma talks as well.
This is not a formal book study. You can always show up on Mondays at noon to meditate and share fellowship (also called “Sangha” in this tradition) whether you’ve read the book or not. Join in at any time.
We also share the practice of reciting the Five Mindfulness Trainings on the first Monday of each month, with meditation and reflection on how they affect our lives and point to our collective awakening.
Our meditation group is open to beginners and experienced meditators. While based in Zen Buddhism, all faiths are welcome, and most secular meditators are comfortable with our practices as well.
If you choose to get the book, here’s a link: https://www.parallax.org/product/nothing-to-it-ten-ways-to-be-at-home-with-yourself/
Our Monday meditations are facilitated by students of Thay and those who are part of his lay ministry, the Order of Interbeing, including Patricia Stout, who has been fortunate to attend retreats with this world peace leader and master teacher and his monastics and Dharma Teachers. Please join us. Newcomers are welcome.
Northshore Rising Sun Sangha hosts several sessions per week at various locations in this tradition, for men and women. Visit http://risingsunsangha.weebly.com/
The meditation group has decided to include teachings from Brother Phap Hai, a student of world renowned teacher Thich Nhat Hahn and the Abbott of Deer Park Monastery in California. Originally from Australia, Br. Hai’s style of writing has been described as approachable, warm, humorous, and insightful...all while managing to give a concise but rich overview of the tenets backing up Buddhist philosophy for 2500 years. His book is entitled Nothing To It: Ten Ways to Be at Home with Yourself. We may show some short video clips of his Dharma talks as well.
This is not a formal book study. You can always show up on Mondays at noon to meditate and share fellowship (also called “Sangha” in this tradition) whether you’ve read the book or not. Join in at any time.
We also share the practice of reciting the Five Mindfulness Trainings on the first Monday of each month, with meditation and reflection on how they affect our lives and point to our collective awakening.
Our meditation group is open to beginners and experienced meditators. While based in Zen Buddhism, all faiths are welcome, and most secular meditators are comfortable with our practices as well.
If you choose to get the book, here’s a link: https://www.parallax.org/product/nothing-to-it-ten-ways-to-be-at-home-with-yourself/
Location: Meeting at the Women's Center in the Great Room
Cost: Donations to the Women's Center for the use of the space are appreciated and accepted with gratitude.
Cost: Donations to the Women's Center for the use of the space are appreciated and accepted with gratitude.
Please contact us if you have questions or need more information:
Patricia Stout (985) 264-8089
or
Women's Center for Healing & Transformation
[email protected]
(985) 892-8111
Patricia Stout (985) 264-8089
or
Women's Center for Healing & Transformation
[email protected]
(985) 892-8111
