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Retreat – August 27th

Interbeing Sangha of Kingston will host an outdoor retreat on Sunday, August 27th, 2017 from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. As our location is a private residence (on rural Kingston farm), we kindly request that you register in advance by filling out the form below. Be sure to submit the form once complete, by clicking the “register” button at the bottom of the page.

Our day will include sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, songs of practice, lovingkindness meditation, dharma sharing and mindful eating together. See below the signup form below for a tentative schedule for the day. and a poster to share with friends. All are welcome.

What to bring:
Vegan dish (salad, casserole, pasta) for sharing at pot luck lunch
Folding chair, yoga mat and/or blanket, for self-seating on the grass
Water bottle (fresh cold water and herbal iced tea will be provided)

There is no cost to participate in the Day of Mindfulness, but a $15 donation to the sangha is suggested; the dana basket will be available on the day.

A car pool is being organized to help everyone get to the location, which is about 20 minutes from Unitarian Place. If you drive, please consider offering a ride for those who do not. Car poolers will gather at Unitarian Place, 206 Concession Street in Kingston, at 9:00 am on the 27th. You will be contacted in advance to connect riders with drivers. Once all have gathered at the pickup location, drivers will depart for Bonniespring Farm at 9:15 am.

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9:00 am Car poolers gather at KUF.
9:15 am Car poolers leave for Bonniespring.
9:30 am – 10:00 am Check in period.
Participants park, drop off pot luck items, and gather for opening circle.
10:00 am Day of Mindfulness begins.
Welcome & orientation to farm & facilities followed by opening with candle lighting.
10:15 am Meditation guided and silent.
10:45 am Brief introductions.
11:30 am Morning Mindful Movement followed by time for questions.
12:15 pm Walking Meditation.
12:45 pm Lunch in noble silence followed by conversation and clean up.
1:30 pm Dharma talk from Thich Nhat Hanh followed by dharma sharing.
2:15 pm Afternoon Songs of Practice.
3:00 pm Closing Lovingkindness Meditation.
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Car poolers depart from Bonniespring.
4:00 pm Approximate return time to KUF.