Day of Mindfulness and Meditation

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We welcome you to our weekly Day of Mindfulness. Nestled next to 1,000 acres of wilderness, right in the heart of Charlotte, we will find ourselves together in the present moment. Come recharge, reconnect with yourself and others while dwelling in the cool shade and aliveness of the forest. We will sit, walk, breathe and share the beauty of Reedy Creek Park. Although this meditation group (Sangha in Sanskrit) is based in the teachings of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh of the Plum Village tradition, people of all faiths and those with no spiritual tradition are welcome.

Our day will include:
Guided and silent meditation
Outdoor mindful walking in a beautiful forest setting (weather permitting)
A sharing, reading or video about the practice of Mindfulness
Group Dharma sharing
Mindful lunch in community

If the weather does not permit outdoor activities, we may remain indoors.

After closing our formal practice at 1pm, those who wish to stay are invited for a mindful lunch together. Someone from the community will have prepared a main meal, but feel free to bring what you would like to share. There is refrigerator space. We eat in silence for about 15 minutes and then have time to hang out more casually.

Optional items to bring: A water bottle, cushion for sitting (we have some as well), a journal and an open heart.

We offer this event in the spirit of Dana (generosity of the heart), and there is no expectation for a donation. However, as we do run a small non-profit with organizational expenses, everyone is welcome to donate money, food for the potluck or just help with washing up or cleaning up so that we can continue to offer this as a place of refuge for many people.

We look forward to practicing together with you!