Broward Lotus Sangha

Sunday, April 27th, 2008‏

Dear friends,

Please note that there has been a date change for the BLS Mini-Retreat with Monastic Dharma Teacher Thich Tinh Tu. Our retreat will be held Sunday, April 27th, 2008‏ (instead of the 20th). Everything else remains as previously announced. Please see flyer below for more information and remember to confirm your attendance by e-mailing our registrar as soon as possible.

A Lotus Flower for You,

Martha

From time to time, we can set aside some time for a retreat or a day of mindfulness so we can sit, walk slowly, smile, eat lunch with friends and enjoy being together as though we are the happiest people on Earth.

This is not just a retreat, it is a treat.

–Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Tinh Tu is a Monastic Dharma Teacher in the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh currently residing in California.

The Mini-Retreat will be conducted in English and Vietnamese in Plum Village style. In the morning, we will enjoy periods of chanting, sitting, and walking meditation, as well as Thây Nhat Hanh’s Mindful Movements, followed by Dharma Teachings from Zen Master Thich Tinh Tu. In the afternoon, we will enjoy periods of guided meditation, chanting, and tea meditation, as well as Dharma Discussions and Mindful Sharing from the fourth-fold Sangha. This Mini-Retreat will provide a wonderful opportunity for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice with time for reflection and silence. The Monastic Sangha will provide us three delicious Vietnamese vegetarian meals. As is customary in Thich Nhat Hanh’s retreats, all meals will be silent.

This event is free an open to all practitioners. However, your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the dharma teacher and the monastic and lay Sanghas is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Your kind donation helps support the activities of the Sangha (e.g., defray the costs associated with offering retreat space, dharma teachings and activities, beverages and meals) and is greatly appreciated.

Out-of-town Sangha members: If you are a member of the Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM) coming from out of town and need a place to stay, please let us know. If you are a local Sangha member and would like to host an out-of-town FCM member, please let our registrar know as soon as possible.

To register, please e-mail Tony at strega_flies@earthlink.net. Directions will be sent to all registered participants. Please register early as we need to know how many meals to provide.

From time to time, we can set aside some time for a retreat or a day of mindfulness so we can sit, walk slowly, smile, eat lunch with friends and enjoy being together as though we are the happiest people on Earth.
This is not just a retreat, it is a treat.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh

Fred Eppsteiner received Dharma Transmission and permission to teach from Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994. He will be will be offering dharma teachings and guiding walking and sitting meditations throughout the day.

This Day of Mindfulness (DOM) will also provide a wonderful opportunity for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice with time for reflection and silence. A light vegetarian lunch, water, and tea will be provided.

This event is free and open to all practitioners. However, your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the teacher is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Donations can also be made to the Sangha or community of practitioners to help us defray the costs associated with this DOM and to support the activities of the Sangha.

Please arrive early so you can relax and absorb the peaceful beauty of the natural surroundings and to help the Sangha set up for the day.

Please respect and appreciate noble silence during the duration of the formal activities of the day. An opportunity for sharing and mindful conversation will be provided towards the end of the DOM.

Once the formal activities of our DOM end, we are all invited to take a mindful short walk to beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach and enjoy the relaxing sounds and energy of the ocean.

What to bring:

• Your favorite meditation seating arrangement (e.g., meditation cushion, blanket, mat, or chair)
• A light vegetarian lunch, water, and tea will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own brown bag lunch or something special to share with the Sangha (e.g., a vegetarian dish).
• Your own non-disposable mug or beverage container and napkin. Non-disposable plates, bowls, and utensils will be provided.

To register, please e-mail Sharon Glass at sharondharma@live.com
You may also wish to contact her by phone at (954) 463-0660

Directions to her house will be provided upon receiving your registration.

Please Register early. Space is limited to 30 participants.

If you are a member of the Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM) coming from out of town and need a place to stay Friday night, please let us know. If you are a local Sangha member and would like to host an out-of-town FCM member, please let Sharon know as soon as possible.

To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha and this event, click here

To learn more about Fred Eppsteiner, click here and here.

From time to time, we can set aside some time for a retreat or a day of mindfulness so we can sit, walk slowly, smile, eat lunch with friends and enjoy being together as though we are the happiest people on Earth.
This is not just a retreat, it is a treat.
–Thich Nhat Hanh

Fred Eppsteiner received Dharma Transmission and permission to teach from Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994. He will be will be offering dharma teachings and guiding walking and sitting meditations throughout the day.

This Day of Mindfulness (DOM) will also provide a wonderful opportunity for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice in a natural setting with time for reflection and silence. This beautiful 90-acre recreational area, the traditional site of our “Broward Lotus Sangha Buddhist Picnics at the Park”, boasts a seven-acre lotus pond, a rare fruit area, and an Australian Pine and Bamboo mini forests for walking meditation. There is plenty of wildlife available for your mindful enjoyment, as well as a big “bodhi tree” under which we can enjoy sitting meditation. The Sangha has reserved shelter #8 for our Day of Mindfulness.

What to bring:

• Your favorite meditation seating arrangement, e.g., meditation cushion, blanket, mat, or chair
• A brown bag vegetarian lunch for yourself and/or
• A vegetarian dish you want to share with attendees during our potluck lunch (plus the utensils you will need to serve it).
• Unable to cook? No problem, Wholefoods Market is less than 2 miles away on the corner of University Dr. and Peters Road.
• Water and/or your favorite non-alcoholic drinks
• In order to be kind to the Earth Mother, please bring your own non-disposable plates, tea cups, utensils and napkins.

This event is free and open to all practitioners. However, the park charges a $1.50 entrance fee payable at the door and your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the teacher is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Donations can also be made to help us pay for the rental of the shelter and support the activities of the Sangha or community of practitioners during this DOM.

Please arrive early so you can relax and absorb the quiet beauty of the natural surroundings and to help the Sangha set up for the activities of the day (starting at 8:00 A.M.). Please respect noble silence during the duration of the formal activities of the day. An opportunity for sharing and mindful conversation will be provided towards the end of the DOM.

To register, e-mail Jose Fernandez at gautamashakyamuni@hotmail.com. Jose will provide driving directions to the park upon receiving your registration. Please Register early. Space is limited. (305) 733-8017

To learn more about Fred Eppsteiner, click here and here.

To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha and this event, click here and here.

If you are a member of the Florida Community of Mindfulness and are driving from out of town, please let us know if you need a place to stay Friday night. If you are a local Sangha member and would like to host an out-of-town FCM member, please let Jose know as soon as possible.

Broward Lotus Sangha

Sat. Feb 2, 2007 * 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

All Day Mindfulness Retreat at Plantation Heritage Park

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Broward Lotus Sangha

The Broward Lotus Sangha and the Miami Beach Sangha are pleased to invite you to a Public Dharma Talk and a Mini-Retreat lead by Fred Eppsteiner entitled Letting Go of Egocentricity: The Buddhist Path of Wisdom and Compassion Friday, December 14th, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:30 P.M. and Saturday, December 15th, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., respectively. Fred Eppsteiner received Dharma Transmission and permission to teach from Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994.

Public Dharma Talk: Friday, December 14th, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:30 P.M. at the Broward Lotus Sangha meeting location, 7504 Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines. This event is free an open to the public. However, your Dana or generous donation to the teacher is greatly appreciated. To learn more about the Public Dharma Talk, click here. For directions on how to get to the Public Dharma Talk, click here. To register for the Free Public Talk, please e-mail info@BrowardLotusSangha.org. Space is limited. Please arrive early.

Mini-Retreat: As a continuation of the teachings provided during the Public Dharma Talk, Fred will also lead a Mini-Retreat on Saturday, December 15th, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at a private home in Miami Beach. There will be a charge to participate in this event.To register for the Mini-Retreat, please e-mail carolpierce@mac.com. Please Register early. Space is limited.

To learn more about Fred Eppsteiner, click here and here. You may also wish to download a flyer for the Public Talk and Mini-Retreat from here.