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SUMMARY:Mindful Morning - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately Tho Ha Vinh is unable to join us as had been planned this Sunday\, due to illness. \nThis month’s Mindful Morning has therefore been cancelled.  \nOur next Mindful Morning will be on Sunday 7 September. Do please join us then.  \nWe will be rescheduling a morning with Tho when he is well again and in the meantime you might like to read his book\, A Culture of Happiness\, published by Parallax. \n\nOn the first Sunday of every month\, we offer a Mindful Morning led by UK Dharma Teachers\, Monastic Dharma Teachers and special guests. \nThe morning will typically include a guided meditation\, followed by a talk or panel. After a short break\, there will be an opportunity for Dharma sharing in groups. \nMain image by Maria Baltazzi on Unsplash
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/monthly-mindful-morning-4-2/
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CATEGORIES:Mindful Morning
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Earth Care Sangha – A Sangha For Our Times\nWe have to wake up together — Thich Nhat Hanh \nMany of us are aware that we live in times of great peril for life on Earth but also of great promise for change. It is easy to be overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness\, despair and sorrow for what is being done to the Earth. But by practising together we can make a positive difference\, and strengthen our resilience and joy. In response to our individual and collective need to do something\, Earth Care Sangha is offered. \nIn small Dharma sharing groups we can explore our feelings and speak openly in the company of others who share our concerns\, safe in the knowledge that we do this without judgement or conflict. We hope that by sharing freely in this way\, we can help each other find concrete ways to transform and heal\, cultivate joy\, and strengthen our understanding of interbeing with Mother Earth. \nGrounded in the Plum Village tradition\, and with close links to the Earth Care Steering Group\, Earth Care Sangha is truly a sangha for these times. We invite you to join us\, enjoy the practices\, and help shape its future. Let’s wake up together! \nPlease email earthcare@plumvillage.uk with any feedback\, questions\, suggestions or offers of help. \nEarth Care Resources \n  \nPhoto by NASA on Unsplash \n  \n\n\n\nGuided Meditation: The Four Elements | Sister Chan Duc
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SUMMARY:Earth Care Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Earth Care Sangha – A Sangha For Our Times\nWe have to wake up together — Thich Nhat Hanh \nMany of us are aware that we live in times of great peril for life on Earth but also of great promise for change. It is easy to be overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness\, despair and sorrow for what is being done to the Earth. But by practising together we can make a positive difference\, and strengthen our resilience and joy. In response to our individual and collective need to do something\, Earth Care Sangha is offered. \nIn small Dharma sharing groups we can explore our feelings and speak openly in the company of others who share our concerns\, safe in the knowledge that we do this without judgement or conflict. We hope that by sharing freely in this way\, we can help each other find concrete ways to transform and heal\, cultivate joy\, and strengthen our understanding of interbeing with Mother Earth. \nGrounded in the Plum Village tradition\, and with close links to the Earth Care Steering Group\, Earth Care Sangha is truly a sangha for these times. We invite you to join us\, enjoy the practices\, and help shape its future. Let’s wake up together! \nPlease email earthcare@plumvillage.uk with any feedback\, questions\, suggestions or offers of help. \n\nEarth Care Resources\n\nDownloadable resources for holding your own Earth caring sangha meeting\nAdditional Earth Care Resources\n\n\n  \nPhoto by NASA on Unsplash \n  \n\nGuided Meditation: The Four Elements | Sister Chan Duc
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/earth-care-sangha-5/
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SUMMARY:Touching the Earth - Dharma Training Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Main image Sunset at Shallowford House \n  \nFor members of the Community of Interbeing (Join the COI). \nA retreat focusing on the Three Earth Touchings – exploring this precious and profound practice. \nWe will enjoy noble silence for more than half of each day to cultivate our inner stillness and stability. \nThis is an opportunity for deep looking\, healing and transformation…. \n  \n\n  \nMy dear friends\, this practice is the practice of emptying ourselves in order to make life possible.\nWe have in us ideas\, notions.\nWe have attachment.\nWe have anger.\nWe have discrimination.\nWe have all these things in us.\nAnd when we bow down and touch the earth\, we empty ourselves of all these notions\, these attachments\, these hatreds. \nIt is in the act of bowing down that we give up all notions. \n— Thich Nhat Nanh \n  \nPractical Information\nContent and Suitability\nThe retreat is suitable for those with an established understanding of mindfulness and a regular meditation practice. It will include: \n\nGuided and silent sitting meditations\, walking meditation\, mindful eating and noble silence\nLearning from others through Dharma sharing and exploration\nDharma teaching from UK Dharma Teachers\n\nAttending on Zoom\nThere is the option of attending the retreat online via Zoom. \nYou will be able to join Dharma talks\, Dharma sharing and practice activities during the day and evening with all the retreatants. For the initial morning and final evening practice each day\, there will be sessions with others online. \nWe invite you to create a retreat atmosphere at home – planned meals\, a quiet corner for meditation\, some time away from being online. \nWe are aware that some retreatants may have family or other caring commitments and fully support your need to take care of such responsibilities. We suggest sharing a copy of the programme with your household so that they can support you for the sittings\, the talks and the Dharma sharing. \nSchedule\nFri 22 Aug 4:30 PM — Arrival\nFri 22 Aug 6 PM — Start\nMon 25 Aug 3 PM — End of retreat \n\nPhoto of chapel at Shallowford House \nLocation\nShallowford House is a stunning 19th century building set within 9 acres of secluded gardens\, woodland and meadows in the Staffordshire countryside. Located just 3 miles from the M6 (Junction 14)\, it is easily accessible from all parts of the country. \nAccommodation\nAccommodation is in single ensuite rooms\, with two of the ground floor rooms being wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms have a wardrobe and desk\, tea and coffee making facilities\, and towels and soap are provided. \nFood\nAll food will be vegan. If you have other essential dietary requirements\, you can specify these when booking. \nDana\nThe payment for the retreat does not include a fee for the teachers who offer a great deal of time\, love and experience in delivering their teaching. There is an opportunity to offer dana (generosity\, giving) in support of the continuation of this work during and after the retreat. \nCost\nThe tickets for this three day full board residential retreat range from £345 – £470 with variations visible by clicking the Book Your Place button. \nSupported places are for those who have been practising wih us for at least 12 months and are in financial difficulty. They are offered on an honesty and first come first allocated basis. \nThe cost if joining via Zoom is £125. \nAny surplus\, after administrative costs\, will be donated to our charity Plum Village UK. \nRefunds\nWe can offer a full refund minus the booking fee for cancellations made up to two weeks before the retreat. After that no refund is available other than in exceptional circumstances – please contact the organisers if you feel this applies to you. \nWhat further information will I receive?\nYou will receive a confirmation email on booking. Two weeks beforehand you will receive a list of attendees who are offering or who are looking for lifts and taxi shares. A week beforehand you will receive a retreat schedule and other information. Please check your spam folder if this does not arrive. \nOrganisers\nThe retreat is organised by the Community of Interbeing. We are a growing network of people in the UK who practise mindfulness and aspire to develop peace and happiness in ourselves and in the world by living according to the teachings on global ethics of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (“Thay”). \nHis teachings\, which can be followed by people of all ages and any religion or none\, are notable for their emphasis on joy\, engagement in the world\, and integrating the practice of mindfulness into daily life. We are a registered charity which offers a programme of courses\, retreats and events\, and which encourages and supports local groups that meet to practise mindfulness.
URL:https://sandpit.plumvillage.uk/event/touching-the-earth-dharma-training-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Touching the Earth - Dharma Training Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Main image Sunset at Shallowford House \n  \nFor members of the Community of Interbeing (Join the COI). \nA retreat focusing on the Three Earth Touchings – exploring this precious and profound practice. \nWe will enjoy noble silence for more than half of each day to cultivate our inner stillness and stability. \nThis is an opportunity for deep looking\, healing and transformation. \n  \n\n  \nMy dear friends\, this practice is the practice of emptying ourselves in order to make life possible.\nWe have in us ideas\, notions.\nWe have attachment.\nWe have anger.\nWe have discrimination.\nWe have all these things in us.\nAnd when we bow down and touch the earth\, we empty ourselves of all these notions\, these attachments\, these hatreds. \nIt is in the act of bowing down that we give up all notions. \n— Thich Nhat Nanh \n  \nPractical Information\nContent and Suitability\nThe retreat is suitable for those with an established understanding of mindfulness and a regular meditation practice. It will include: \n\nGuided and silent sitting meditations\, walking meditation\, mindful eating and noble silence\nLearning from others through Dharma sharing and exploration\nDharma teaching from UK Dharma Teachers\n\nAttending on Zoom\nThere is the option of attending the retreat online via Zoom. \nYou will be able to join Dharma talks\, Dharma sharing and practice activities during the day and evening with all the retreatants. For the initial morning and final evening practice each day\, there will be sessions with others online. \nWe invite you to create a retreat atmosphere at home – planned meals\, a quiet corner for meditation\, some time away from being online. \nWe are aware that some retreatants may have family or other caring commitments and fully support your need to take care of such responsibilities. We suggest sharing a copy of the programme with your household so that they can support you for the sittings\, the talks and the Dharma sharing. \nSchedule\nFri 22 Aug 4:30 PM — Arrival\nFri 22 Aug 6 PM — Start\nMon 25 Aug 3 PM — End of retreat \n\nPhoto of chapel at Shallowford House \nLocation\nShallowford House is a stunning 19th century building set within 9 acres of secluded gardens\, woodland and meadows in the Staffordshire countryside. Located just 3 miles from the M6 (Junction 14)\, it is easily accessible from all parts of the country. \nAccommodation\nAccommodation is in single ensuite rooms\, with two of the ground floor rooms being wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms have a wardrobe and desk\, tea and coffee making facilities\, and towels and soap are provided. \nFood\nAll food will be vegan. If you have other essential dietary requirements\, you can specify these when booking. \nDana\nThe payment for the retreat does not include a fee for the teachers who offer a great deal of time\, love and experience in delivering their teaching. There is an opportunity to offer dana (generosity\, giving) in support of the continuation of this work during and after the retreat. \nCost\nThe tickets for this three day full board residential retreat range from £345 – £470 with variations visible by clicking the Book Your Place button. \nSupported places are for those who have been practising wih us for at least 12 months and are in financial difficulty. They are offered on an honesty and first come first allocated basis. \nThe cost if joining via Zoom is £125. \nAny surplus\, after administrative costs\, will be donated to our charity Plum Village UK. \nRefunds\nWe can offer a full refund minus the booking fee for cancellations made up to two weeks before the retreat. After that no refund is available other than in exceptional circumstances – please contact the organisers if you feel this applies to you. \nWhat further information will I receive?\nYou will receive a confirmation email on booking. Two weeks beforehand you will receive a list of attendees who are offering or who are looking for lifts and taxi shares. A week beforehand you will receive a retreat schedule and other information. Please check your spam folder if this does not arrive. \nOrganisers\nThe retreat is organised by the Community of Interbeing. We are a growing network of people in the UK who practise mindfulness and aspire to develop peace and happiness in ourselves and in the world by living according to the teachings on global ethics of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (“Thay”). \nHis teachings\, which can be followed by people of all ages and any religion or none\, are notable for their emphasis on joy\, engagement in the world\, and integrating the practice of mindfulness into daily life. We are a registered charity which offers a programme of courses\, retreats and events\, and which encourages and supports local groups that meet to practise mindfulness.
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