April 2019
Silence Retreat – Refreshing and Healing Oneself
We invite you to join us for this very special retreat, “Refreshing and Healing Oneself”. This retreat will be the first time the compiled “Silence” teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh have been offered in retreat format. And immersed in the quiet, natural beauty of the Magnolia Grove campus our practice will have ample opportunity to flourish. We spend a lot of our lives searching for happiness, running from one thing to another, worrying about the past and being anxious about…
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Beginning Anew – Retreat for people in the 12 Step Programs
6th Annual Mindfulness Retreat for People in 12 Step Programs with the Monastics of Magnolia Grove Monastery 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…
Find out more »Buddha in Me, Buddha in You : Vesak Weekend (Lễ Phật Đản)
"We know that a Buddha lives inside of each of us. It’s not the man who lived a long time ago, of course, but the nature of that man." Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children One of the most profound teachings given by the Buddha is his gentle reminder that we all have the Buddha nature inside, a Buddha within waiting to manifest when conditions are sufficient. Is there a moment in your daily life…
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July 2019
Retreat for An Bang friends
This special retreat is an occasion for friends of An Bang, a small village located in central of Vietnam, to meet their family members, learn the art of mindful living and how to live happily in the present moment. The monastery is closed for general/personal retreat during this time.
Find out more »August 2019
Mindfulness Retreat in English – Mini US Tour
This English retreat, with the theme Breathe, It’ll Be Okay!, will be led by Thich Nhat Hanh’s community of monks and nuns. The event provides an opportunity to learn the art of mindfulness, to deepen your mindfulness training, and to taste the joy and peace of practicing as a community. The retreat is open to all, including beginners, those who have previously attended retreats, and families with children. The nuns, monks and staff members will lead a mindfulness practice program…
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