a Very special Day of Mindfulness

[MagnoliaVillage]

INVITATION LETTER
Special Day of Mindfulness lead by the Abbot of Kim Son
Monastery Venerable Thich Tinh Tu

Dear friend,

These past weeks at Magnolia Village Monastery have marked the path of
happiness to the Monastics as well as friends: The Multifuctional
Activity House has completed after almost six months. On September 28,
the Monastery had an inauguration ceremony to invite the Buddha statue
into the meditation hall in the new house and on October 5, the
Monastic Sisters have moved into the house. The house has given much
Brotherhood, Sisterhood and immeasurable memories during these past
six months. Here is where many unforgettable images and sounds have
been put into, such as noises of the construction machines, laughter,
exchanged ideas from the Monastics and Friends. We continue to remind
ourselves to live beautifully in the present moment like we have done
while building the house together.

Dear friend,

A surprised event took place six months ago has given much joy and
happiness to Magnolia Village. Venerable Thich Tinh Tu, Abbot of Kim
Son Monastery in California, received the news of six residential
Sisters from Plum Village are now permanent residents in Magnolia
Village Monastery. He then decided to make a visit to the Monastery
and gave encouraging words to the Sisters on the path of practice. In
1990s, our Teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh led many retreats for
monastics as well as for lay friends in Kim Son Monastery. Today,
Venerable Thich Tinh Tu continues to share the practice of mindful
living to practitioners. The practices of mindful eating, mindful
walking, listening to the sound of the bell, coming back to the
present moment and breathing are being practiced at his monastery
daily.
It is our happiness to share with you the Venerable is making another
visit to Magnolia Village Monastery. While travelling and give
teachings in the South, he has accepted our invitation to give
teachings in Magnolia Village Monastery on Sunday October 17, 2010.
We hope you can organize your time and join us for this special Day of
Mindfulness.
Below is the schedule for the Day of Mindfulness on October 17, 2010.
9:00am – Walking meditation
10:30am – Live Dharma talk
12:30pm – Lunch in circle with the Venerable
14:30 – Farewell to the Venerable
May your heart be filled with peace, joy and happiness.

A lotus for you
A Buddha to be,

The Brothers and Sisters of Magnolia Village Monastery.

Magnolia Village Monastery
123 Towles Rd
Batesville, MS. 38606
Tel: (662) 578-2077
E-mail: off...@magnoliavillage.org
Web: http://www.magnoliavillage.org

"There is no way to peace, peace is the way."
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh