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Resting in Impermanence |
A Residential Mindfulness Retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh |
Thursday, May 22, 2014 through Sunday, May 25, 2014 |
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Lay Teacher: Rowan ConradRowan received teacher transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh in 2004. He has worked as a counselor, psychology professor, and a Peace Corps chemistry teacher. He practices with one of the longest existing Thich Nhat Hanh sanghas in North America (in Missoula, Montana) and works to bring mindfulness practice to prisoners. Residential Retreat at Ancient Spirals Retreat CentreAncient Spirals is located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, a 15 minute drive south of Saskatoon. Suitable for beginning and experienced students of meditation, our practice will include sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating, Dharma talks, Dharma discussion, and noble silence. Check in Thursday at 6pm, Departure, Sunday 4pm. Registration and CostA $50 deposit received by May 12th will secure your place at the retreat. The total cost is $190; full payment is due at check in on May 22nd. The retreat cost includes vegetarian meals and simple, shared lodging and covers only our expenses in holding the retreat; our retreat leader does not charge for his teachings. Following tradition, there will be an opportunity to support the teacher by way of a donation (dana). To reserve your place, submit a completed registration form to the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living, 422 10th Street East, Saskatoon SK S7N 0C9. For more information, email Ken at info@mindfulsaskatoon.ca or call 306-665-3430. A printable version of this webpage is available for download and posting. This retreat is organized by the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living |
Day of Mindfulness and Annual General Meeting
Friends and members of the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living,
Thich Nhat Hanh, our teacher, calls upon us to practice together as a sangha. Please feel welcome to join us for a gentle Day of Mindfulness and Annual General Meeting Sunday, April 6th.
The day will start at 10:30 am with mindfulness practices. Please bring a bag lunch. The business portion of the meeting will follow lunch, where we will report on the past year’s activities as well as choose our governing council for the next year.
LOCATION: The Recreation Centre of the Evergreen Condominiums, 120 Acadia Drive. There are two entrances off Acadia – look for the signs posted at the entrances to the alleyways. Park only in designated “visitor parking” spots. The Recreation Centre is a white free standing building separate from the gated units. The entrance is on the east sideof the building.
Directions: Turn north at the lights on 8th Street and Acadia Drive or north at the three way stop on 14th St. and Acadia. Go past the Sherbrooke Nursing Home, a small strip mall, and a large park on the right adjacent to Cardinal Leger School. Watch for the Evergreen Condominium signs on Acadia, take the first left turn past Simon Fraser Cres. Those coming from McKercher should take the first right turn past Simon Fraser Cres.
You can find more information about the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living on our website.
Sangha Potluck this Saturday Night
The Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living invites you to a potluck supper – good food with good friends.
Saturday, March 22 at 6:00 pm til whenever.
At the home of our Sangha member Janet MacFarlane
#121 – 2233 St. Henry Ave.
Ph: 306-373-7534 if you have questions
Please remember the unit # 121, as there aren’t any names on the buzzer in the lobby.
The Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living invites you to our 2014 Residential Retreat
A few details are yet to be worked out for our May retreat, but as in past years it will be a small retreat, limited to what Ancient Spirals can comfortable house, about 20 people.
The retreat will be held from Thursday evening, May 22, through Sunday afternoon at around 4pm.
Rowan Conrad will return again as retreat leader.
The cost will be $190, and that goes for the costs of the retreat. We provide an opportunity for dana to support Rowan.
I will be registrar. If you already know you would like to join us, please let me know.
Ken Sailor
info@mindfulsaskatoon.ca
Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living 