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January 2023
Day of Mindfulness on Thursdays & Sundays
About this event We welcome you to come practice the art of mindful living with our community. This day can help support you in your practice of mindfulness, taking an entire day to come back home to the present moment and learn to take care of ourselves. No experience is required and anyone can benefit from even one day of mindfulness. Other activities include a Dharma talk, walking meditation, silent meal, and a discussion of the practice. The talk is…
Find out more »Online Mindfulness Practice Session on Thursdays
Dear beloved friends, You are invited to join us on Zoom for our Online Mindfulness Practice Session on Thursdays with Magnolia Grove Monastics. Different monastics will facilitate the practice session. Format will vary each time. The program will be as follows (subject to change): – 5′ introduction – 15′ guided meditation, – 30′ Dharma talk – 45′ Questions and Answers / "Gallery" Sharing / Sharing in breakout groups Newcomers welcome. No previous experience with meditation required. When: Thursdays at 04:00PM…
Find out more »March 2023
Together We Build the Future | Wake Up Retreat (adults ages 18-35)
Our teacher would often say that the next Buddha is the sangha. The collective practice of mindfulness is the way to collective awakening. This is the best thing we can offer the world. Our world needs our practice of awakening. Together we will cultivate mindfulness, concentration and insight - crucial elements on the path to happiness and freedom. Freedom from worry, fear and despair about our lives and about our future. In this five-day retreat for young people aged 18-35,…
Find out more »April 2023
Retreat for friends in 12-Step Program
This retreat offers the opportunity for people in 12 Step programs of all types to ‘keep coming back’ to Magnolia Grove to share our experience, strength, and hope and to learn more about the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Daily Activities will include: Sitting meditation Walking Meditation Mindful Eating Dharma sharing Deep relaxation Working Meditation Dharma Talk Noble Silence Delicious vegan meals are included along with comfortable housing unless you prefer to camp. As a courtesy to the monastery and…
Find out more »May 2023
Special Retreat with Sister Chan Khong
Special Retreat with Sister Chan Khong. If due to health reason Sister Chan Khong is unable to join at that time, the monastery will continue to host the retreat. More information and registration will be available soon.
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