Mindfulness Retreat (nonresidential) May 30 - June 1

# Mindfulness Retreat and Vesak Day Celebration

Join us for a weekend of mindfulness practices in the Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Tich Nhat Hahn, and a joyful celebration of Vesak Day together!

## Date and time

May 30 · 6:30pm - June 1 · 4pm HST

## Location

654A Judd St
654A Judd Street Honolulu, HI 96817Show map

## Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

## About this event

OVERVIEW

Join the Honolulu Mindfulness Community and the Bodhi Tree Center for a non-residential retreat and Vesak ceremony led by monastics from Deer Park Monastery!

Dates: Friday, May 30th (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st (7 am - 4 pm)

Location: Bodhi Tree Meditation Center, 654A Judd St, Honolulu, HI 96817

(Limited parking – Carpooling is highly encouraged - there may be offsite parking TBD)

Theme: Building a Spiritual Community

Led by: Senior Dharma Teacher Sister Kinh Nghiem and Sisters Ao Nghiem, and Thien Ly from Deer Park Monastery.

Activities include: Sitting & walking meditation, mindful movement, total relaxation, dharma talks/sharing, and singing.

Retreat Schedule:
Friday (Optional): Morning beach mindful cleanup (details TBA), 6:30-9:00 pm: Orientation & Sitting

Saturday: 7 am: Walking meditation & light breakfast at Nuʻuanu Park; 8:30 am: Transition to Bodhi Tree; 12 pm: Bring your own lunch; 4 pm: Closing

Sunday: 7 am: Walking meditation & light breakfast at Nuʻuanu Park; 8:30 am: Transition to Bodhi Tree; Vesak – Buddha's Birthday Celebration (lunch provided); 4 pm: Closing

(Full Schedule available below)

What to bring: Cushion/zafu (some chairs available), yoga mat/towel, lunch for Saturday (no fridge/microwave), water bottle/mug, rain gear, appropriate footwear

Cost: $75 (if you need assistance - contact [honolulumindfulness@gmail.com](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-retreat-and-vesak-day-celebration-tickets-1334315045219?aff=oddtdtcreator "mailto:honolulumindfulness@gmail.com"))

YOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO EVENTBRITE TO REGISTER:
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Bodi Tree Meditation Hall has limited space and we need to know how many people are coming to the event.

Special Sunday Event: Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)
Vesak is the annual celebration of the Buddha's life and enlightenment. It is the most important festival celebrated by Buddhist communities in South East Asia. The visiting sisters have graciously offered to bring this ceremony especially for the Vietnamese community of Honolulu. We will be joined by many more of our Vietnamese friends and have the opportunity to enjoy a mindful lunch together afterwards. The ceremony will include dharma talk, guided meditation, and chanting primarily in Vietnamese. We invite you to enjoy your breathing and the beautiful decorations that will adorn the alter. Look out for the ritual bathing of the baby Buddha! This act symbolizes watering the seeds of Buddha nature within all of us.

Retreat Schedule

Friday, May 30th
6:30 am Mindful Beach walk and cleanup @ Ala Moana Beach Park
6:30 pm Registration/check in at Bodhi Tree
7:00 Welcome/orientation
8:30 Logistics re: A.M. meeting at Nuuanu Park, bring mat, cushion, water bottle

Saturday, May 31st

6:30 am Set up in park
7:00 am Welcome/orientation to mindful walking
7:30 am Walking outdoors
8:00 am Mindful breakfast together
8:30 am Transition to Bodhi Tree
8:45 am Sitting meditation
9:15 am Dharma Talk (Sister Kinh Nghiem)
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Q&A
11:30 am Singing/optional
12:00 pm Mindful lunch
1:00 pm Total relaxation
2:15 pm Dharma sharing
3:15 pm Sitting/chanting
4:00 pm Closing

Sunday, June 1st

6:30 am Set up in park
7:00 -8:30 am Walking, mindful movements, breakfast
8:30 am Transition to Bodhi Tree
8:45 am Sitting meditation
9:15 Dharma Talk (Sister Kinh Nghiem)
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Q&A/Dharma Sharing
11:00 am Vesak celebration
12:00 pm Mindful lunch
1:00 pm Total Relaxation
2:00 pm Dharma Sharing
3:00 pm Meditation/singing
4:00 pm Closing