Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's visit to Magnolia Grove Monastery
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Magnolia Grove Monastery
Jan 8, 2011, 8:10:59 AM1/8/11
to Magnolia Village
Dear Friend on the Path,
May this letter finds you in good health, peaceful and well. The
Holiday Retreat was indeed a joyful event for the monastic sangha and
lay sangha. Sixty people attended the retreat. Forty out of sixty
people were under 21 year-old. The presence of the young children
under thirteen brought much freshness into the retreat. The teenagers
were there to guide the young children in the practice, helping the
young children to practice calmness and stillness. The solid practice
of the adults was the bell of mindfulness for all of us. The peace,
joy, smiles and laughter of the retreatants still resonate deeply in
our hearts. It is our hope to continue this retreat next year during
the holiday season.
Thay’s hut is progressing very well. Numbers of Brothers are helping
in building Thay’s hut at least six hours a day, while numbers of the
sisters are helping to make candied fruits for Vietnamese New Year,
which takes place in the first week of February. The good news we
would like to share with you is that four more monastic sisters have
joined the Magnolia Grove Monastery. We now have 30 monastics (20
sisters, 10 brothers) in residence.
The organizing for Thay’s visit to Magnolia Grove Monastery in
September 28, 2011-October 2, 2011 is currently taking place. Please
mark your calendar for these dates if you wish to attend the retreat
“Cultivating the Mind of Love” with us. For more information about the
retreat, please visit www.tnhtour.org or www.magnoliagrovemonastery.org
(please note our new website address).
From now on, Dharma talks on Sundays will be given live, given by the
Dharma Teachers of Magnolia Grove Monastery. Br. Phap Lac has joined
the community and he is the senior monk and also Dharma Teacher. A day
of mindfulness will be taking place this Sunday January 9, 2011.
Below is the schedule:
5:30am- Sitting meditation and Touching the Earth
7:00- Breakfast
9:00- Walking meditation
10:00- Live Dharma Talk
11:30- Dharma discussion
12:30pm- Formal lunch
Afternoon activity will be announced.
We look forward to seeing you. May your heart be filled with peace,
joy and happiness.
The Brothers and Sisters of Magnolia Grove Monastery
Magnolia Grove Monastery
123 Towles Rd.
Batesville, MS. 38606
(662) 578-2077
off...@magnoliavillage.org
www.magnoliagrovemonastery.org
May this letter finds you in good health, peaceful and well. The
Holiday Retreat was indeed a joyful event for the monastic sangha and
lay sangha. Sixty people attended the retreat. Forty out of sixty
people were under 21 year-old. The presence of the young children
under thirteen brought much freshness into the retreat. The teenagers
were there to guide the young children in the practice, helping the
young children to practice calmness and stillness. The solid practice
of the adults was the bell of mindfulness for all of us. The peace,
joy, smiles and laughter of the retreatants still resonate deeply in
our hearts. It is our hope to continue this retreat next year during
the holiday season.
Thay’s hut is progressing very well. Numbers of Brothers are helping
in building Thay’s hut at least six hours a day, while numbers of the
sisters are helping to make candied fruits for Vietnamese New Year,
which takes place in the first week of February. The good news we
would like to share with you is that four more monastic sisters have
joined the Magnolia Grove Monastery. We now have 30 monastics (20
sisters, 10 brothers) in residence.
The organizing for Thay’s visit to Magnolia Grove Monastery in
September 28, 2011-October 2, 2011 is currently taking place. Please
mark your calendar for these dates if you wish to attend the retreat
“Cultivating the Mind of Love” with us. For more information about the
retreat, please visit www.tnhtour.org or www.magnoliagrovemonastery.org
(please note our new website address).
From now on, Dharma talks on Sundays will be given live, given by the
Dharma Teachers of Magnolia Grove Monastery. Br. Phap Lac has joined
the community and he is the senior monk and also Dharma Teacher. A day
of mindfulness will be taking place this Sunday January 9, 2011.
Below is the schedule:
5:30am- Sitting meditation and Touching the Earth
7:00- Breakfast
9:00- Walking meditation
10:00- Live Dharma Talk
11:30- Dharma discussion
12:30pm- Formal lunch
Afternoon activity will be announced.
We look forward to seeing you. May your heart be filled with peace,
joy and happiness.
The Brothers and Sisters of Magnolia Grove Monastery
Magnolia Grove Monastery
123 Towles Rd.
Batesville, MS. 38606
(662) 578-2077
off...@magnoliavillage.org
www.magnoliagrovemonastery.org
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