IN PERSON MEMORIAL CEREMONY HONORING THAY'S TRANSITION WITH THE LOTUS SANGHA

IN-PERSON OUTDOOR MEMORIAL CEREMONY HONORING THAY'S TRANSITION
WITH THE BLOOMING LOTUS SANGHA
DAVIE, FLORIDA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
at 6 pm ET

Join us for an in-person outdoor memorial ceremony for the transition of Thich Nhat Hanh 6-8 pm ET, offered by Dharma teachers from the Broward Lotus Sangha, the Blooming Lotus Sangha, and Houng Hai Monastery. This ceremony to honor our Teacher will include guided sitting and walking meditations, incense offering, and a moving ceremony to express our aspiration to continue Thay’s teachings and legacy.

We regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, the outdoor Memorial to celebrate the life of our teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, scheduled for this Sunday at 6 pm has been canceled.
We are extremely sorry for this inconvenience and will try to schedule a new outdoor Memorial in the near future.
Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, PHYSICAL DISTANCING, WELL-FITTING MASKS, AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT IN PERSON. ALSO, PLEASE STAY HOME IF YOU FEEL SICK OR HAVE COVID SYMPTOMS.

TET (LUNAR NEW YEAR) VEGAN FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM THE MONASTICS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE CEREMONY.

Thay has been the most extraordinary teacher, whose peace, tender compassion, and bright wisdom have touched the lives of millions. Whether we have encountered him on retreats, at public talks, or through his books and online teachings–or simply through the story of his incredible life–we can see that Thay has been a true bodhisattva, an immense force for peace and healing in the world. Thay has been a revolutionary, a renewer of Buddhism, never diluting and always digging deep into the roots of Buddhism to bring out its authentic radiance.

Thay has opened up a beautiful path of Engaged and Applied Buddhism for all of us: the path of the Five Mindfulness Trainings and the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing. As Thay would say, “Because we have seen the path, we have nothing more to fear.” We know our direction in life, we know what to do, and what not to do to relieve suffering in ourselves, in others, and in the world; and we know the art of stopping, looking deeply, and generating true joy and happiness.

Now is a moment to come back to our mindful breathing and walking, to generate the energy of peace, compassion, and gratitude to offer our beloved Teacher. It is a moment to take refuge in our spiritual friends, our local sanghas and community, and each other.

Walking Meditation: Wherever you are, please take some time (ideally at least 20 minutes) to enjoy the practice of walking meditation. With each step, we can enjoy breathing with Thay, walking with Thay, and connecting to our own and Thay’s unborn and undying nature. With each step, we can feel Thay’s mindful steps continue in our own mindful steps.

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