Day of Mindfulness with Sister Ocean – Ottawa Nov 25

Wonderful news from our friends at Ottawa Pagoda Sangha…

Dear Friends:

The Ottawa Pagoda Sangha has the pleasure of inviting you to a special Day of Mindfulness with Sister Ocean (Hai An) on Sunday November 25th, 2018 at the Richelieu-Vanier Centre, 300 Des Pères-Blancs Avenue, Ottawa. As you may recall, we have enjoyed hosting Sister Ocean during recent retreats with the Monastics of Blue Cliff Monestary and during a wonderful Day of Mindfulness in November of 2017.

There is no charge but Registration is mandatory. CLICK ON THE LINK TO OPEN THE EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION PAGE:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/call-me-by-my-true-names-embodying-interbeing-registration-52424295479

Call me By My True Names: Embodying Interbeing

Call me by my True Names by Master Thich Nhat Hanh is perhaps his most famous poem. It has moved many hearts and helped to change minds as it touches the depth and breadth of Buddhist wisdom. In this Day of Mindfulness, we will look at ways to practice with the essence of this poem in daily life in order to embody interbeing, a core teaching in the Plum Village tradition. We also look at common barriers to interbeing through the often mis-understood teaching called The Three Complexes of Inferiority, Superiority and Equality.

The Day of Mindfulness will include sitting meditation, walking meditation, eating meditation, a Dharma Talk and some participatory exercises with a time for group reflection. Please bring a journal for a short writing exercise and wear clothes that are comfortable to move and sit in.

You can read the full poem here:
Call me By My True Names

Tea and snacks will be offered by the sangha. Please bring your own lunch.

Arrival at 9.30 / Departure at 3.30 – 4.00

For more information on the centre and the location please go to https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/facilities/richelieu-vanier-community-centre

What to bring:
Meditation cushion, (some will be provided)
Yoga mat or blanket
Clothes and shoes for walking outside
Lunch
Mug for tea

Cost
There is no fee for the Day of Mindfulness, but we encourage you to provide a dana to support the work of Sister Ocean.

Please join us in welcoming Sister Ocean for a memorable day of mindfulness!

QUESTIONS? Contact Catherine Cody: ccody2521@gmail.com