Waves and Water Sangha will hold a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday, February 11, in our Thursday Night meditation hall.

We will begin at 10:00 – please arrive by 9:50 so we can begin with the bell! And we will finish close to 3:45. PLEASE BRING A BAG LUNCH. There will be tea!

We will practice sitting and walking and eating meditation. We will practice deep relaxation. And our Dharma study will focus on TAKING REFUGE. What does it mean to us, personally, when we chant “I take refuge in the Buddha. . . . the Dharma. . . . the Sangha” at the end of the Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony? We will look closely at the words of the chant, practice chanting it together and then share in Dharma discussion.

Please let us know if you are planning to attend – everyone is welcome!
Check www.wavesandwater.org for directions and more information about the Sangha.

The Retreat will consist of Mindful Meditation, Indoor and/or Outdoor Mindful Walking Meditation, a couple of Thay’s recorded Dharma talks, three meals a day of Mindful Eating, quiet personal reflection time, maybe some yoga, Mindful Tea Drinking and on our last day a Dharma Discussion. Each participant will be expected to provide their own breakfasts and lunches and we will have two shared vegetarian pot luck suppers together.

Dates: Dec 18 to 20

Cost: $70 per person

For more details and to register please contact
jeaniesewardmagee@yahoo.com

We practice in the tradition of Zen Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. Generally, one may expect:

• stretching
• sitting (whether one sitting or two) meditation
• walking meditation (slow mindful walking)
• tea
• dharma reading
• community sharing

Beginners and new comers are welcome. There are chairs and cushions but feel free to bring your own cushion if you wish.

Food After The Sitting

We usually go out for Chinese food at an East End restaurant near Hastings and Lakewood. You are welcome to join us.

Perhaps you have just received the Five Mindfulness Trainings at Thich Nhat Hanh’s most recent retreat, Awakening the Heart, in Vancouver in August 2011. If so, this five evening course will help deepen your understanding and practice of these modern day buddhist guidelines for a more fulfilling life, for harmonious relationships, and for a healthy environment.

August 18 – September 15th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Peace Centre, 1825 West 16th
Vancouver, BC

Various facilitators within the Mindfulness Practice Community of Vancouver community will present the trainings.

Format: mindful meditation, mindful walking, dharma reading, mindful tea, and dharma discussion.

Cost $25.

To register and for further information, please contact ourbowenhome [at] yahoo [dot] com

Thanks to the hard work and support of many, Thich Nhat Hanh will be in Vancouver, Aug 8-14, 2011.

He is scheduled to be giving teachings and lead meditations during a five day retreat Aug 8 – 13 at UBC. There will be a public talk on Aug 14th.

Registration will be opening in January 2011 and they will be accepted online at the Plum Village website.

For further information, please view the official site for his visit.

Welcome to the Mindfulness Practice Community of Vancouver. We are inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. We practice sitting meditation and walking meditation.

Mindfulness is being aware of what is going on: in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and in the world. When we are not aware of the present moment, our mind may be occupied with memories of the past or thoughts of the future. Quite often, such mental activity can result in a quality or feeling of dissatisfaction, unease or discontent. By being absent to what is happening in the present moment, we are absent to our lives which are only lived in the present moment.

Cultivating mindfulness involves being aware of where our attention is and training our mind to pay attention to the present moment. In the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, we pay attention to the breath, the inhalation and the exhalation, to bring us back to the here and now. When we pay attention to the present moment, we may find – among other things – a richness and peace in the simple act of being present.

Mindfulness of the breath is a simple meditation technique which anyone can do, regardless of age, sex, faith or race. It does, however, require practice in order to establish a strong continual presence. Mindfulness and meditation has proven very beneficial for one’s mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We invite you to join us!

Our Mission

“Dwelling in the present moment, we practice mindfulness and engaged Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.”

Vision Statement

“We practice engaged Buddhism in our lives, in the meditation group (sangha) and in the community. We work for the well-being of people, plants, animals and the earth. Our practice includes meditation, deep listening and loving speech. We focus attention on mindfulness (non-judgemental awareness) and cultivating states of peace and compassion within ourselves and in our relationships. We offer service where there is real need. Our community is accessible for all people who wish to join us at our meditation evenings, retreats and other events.”