Dec 17 Cookie Baking Meditation Dec 18 sit at St Ignatius

This year on Saturday Dec 17th at 1PM , we will be having our
4th Annual Vegan Cookie Baking Meditation at Karen and Robert Katz’s
house in Merrick…all are welcome. The cookies are our GIS homemade gift that we
give to the monastics each holiday season and brings our love to them in a real
and tangible way.
If you are interested in a fun and festive time together of sending our love into
cookies practice then please RSVP to Karen at KZ2@aol.com if you are interested in coming so she can send you directions to her house.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO BE:

Dough Makers: make cookie dough a day or so in advance (we make
the cookies with egg replacer and non dairy spread instead of eggs and butter).
Please contact Jeanne if interested so we know how much dough we will have/need.
Jeanselmo@aol.com

Cookie Makers: bring a rolling pin and or cookie sheet to help cut out cookies with
lots of fun shaped cookie cutters.

Cookie Tasters: we will need some official tasters

Vegan Pot Luck : Please bring a vegan dish or juice/drinks to share for we end the day
with a pot luck mindful lunch together.

Please RSVP soon to Karen for directions and letting her know if you are bringing a
dish and to Jeanne re cookie dough.

Dec 18 Sun @ 10:30 AM we will be having our Holiday Sit at St Ignatius.
This will be our last sit at St Ignatius till after New Years. See our Thurs evening Brentwood Schedule below for more holiday practice days and times.

December 2011 Schedule

Our Sunday December 11th Sit will be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030, 1st floor in the Veatch Hall Ballroom.


For easy parking for all and wheelchair access at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock please make an immediate right when entering the parking lot and go to the Veatch Hall courtyard and park. Go up the steps from the Veatch Parking lot to the building entrance.
For wheelchair access after taking the right toward Veatch Hall follow signs for Administration and delivery for Veatch Hall, park in courtyard, enter the building and take the elevator to first floor to the Ballroom.

There are plenty of chairs. Please bring your own cushion.
48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
Directions can be found at their Website:
UUCSR


We will not be gathering on Christmas Day Sunday December 25th nor on Sunday January 1st.
Please enjoy your family and friends.


SUNDAY December 4th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY December 8th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY December 11th

UU Congregation at Shelter Rock
48 Shelter Rock Road Manhasset, NY 11030

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


THURSDAY December 15th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Dharma Study Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us




SUNDAY December 18th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY December 22th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Mindful Living
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY December 25th

We will not be sitting together this day.
Please enjoy your Family and Friends


THURSDAY December 29th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
TBD

November Schedule

THURSDAY November 3rd

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Sangha Caretaking Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY November 6th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY November 10th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY November 13th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


THURSDAY November 17th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Dharma Study Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SATURDAY November 19th

Day of Mindfulness with
Dharma Teacher Joanne Friday

Riverside Church, South Hall, 91 Claremont Avenue, NY, NY

10am until 4:30pm
Please arrive by 9:45

Joanne Friday, leads retreats and workshops throughout New England. She received the Dharmacharya Lamp Transmission from her teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh in 2003. Joanne considers the transmission of the Dharma to be the most wonderful gift she has received and her greatest joy is passing it on. It will be our joy to receive it on this day along with her beautiful presence and deep practice.
Please RSVP to DavidRflint@gmail.com


SUNDAY November 20th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY November 24th

We will not be sitting on Thanksgiving

Please enjoy your Family and Friends


SUNDAY November 27th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection

Thay at Blue Cliff Monastery

photo by Diane Wolkstein (dianewolkstein.com)

October Schedule

BELOW ARE SCHEDULES FOR BOTH
THE THICH NHAT HANH AND
THE PLUM VILLAGE SANGHA'S
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
AND FOR BLUE CLIFF MONASTERY.

ALSO - NOTE THAT ON OCTOBER 9TH
GREEN ISLAND SANGHA WILL BE AT
CEDARMERE PARK IN ROSLYN.


SUNDAY October 2nd

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY October 6th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Sangha Caretaking Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY October 9th

Cedarmere Park
225 Bryant Ave., Roslyn, NY

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Weather Permitting


THURSDAY October 13th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY October 16th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY October 20th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Dharma Study Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY October 23rd

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


THURSDAY October 27th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Mindful Living Practice
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us As We
Discuss the 5 and 14 Mindfulness Trainings


SUNDAY October 30th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Beginning Anew

We are offering a Beginning Anew Ceremony to the Community.

To begin anew is to look deeply and honestly at ourselves, our past actions, speech and thoughts and to create a fresh beginning within ourselves and in our relationships with others.

We welcome everyone to come join us in this wonderful practice.

Local Food Pantry Collection


SCHEDULE FOR
THICH NHAT HANH TOUR AND
BLUE CLIFF MONASTERY

Mindfulness Retreat Oct 5-10, 2011
from Oct 5-10, 2011 02:00 PM to Oct 10, 2011 04:00 PM — Blue Cliff Monastery
Stepping Into Freedom, Savoring Life
A retreat with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the monks and nuns of the international Plum Village delegation.

Public Talk in New York City Oct 14, 2011
from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom
Global Ethics for Our Future

Day of Mindfulness in NYC Oct 15, 2011
from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM — Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom
Global Ethics for Our Future


Day of Mindfulness at Blue Cliff Monastery Oct 16, 2011
from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM — Blue Cliff Monastery, Pine Bush, NY
Fundraising Day of Mindfulness

Ngày Quán Niệm cho người Việt Oct 23, 2011
from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Tu viện Bích Nham - Blue Cliff Monastery, Sư Ông sẽ cho pháp thoại bằng tiếng Việt. Thay will offer a Dharma talk in Vietnamese for the Vietnamese community in the local areas.

Public Talk in Washington, DC Oct 25, 2011
from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — Warner Theatre, Washington, DC by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Winter Retreat Opening Ceremony Nov 27, 2011
from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM — BCM Rain Retreat for Monastics and Lay Residents

Holiday Retreat Dec 29, 2011 - Jan 02, 2012
from Dec 29, 2011 03:00 PM to Jan 02, 2012 03:00 PM — Blue Cliff Monastery, Pine Bush, NY
Resting in Mindfulness

September Schedule

InterSangha Day of Mindfulness offered on Saturday September 17th, from 10 to 4:30, at The Riverside Church.
see September 17th below


THURSDAY September 1st

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Sangha Caretaking Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY September 4th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY September 8th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM - New Times
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY September 11th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


THURSDAY September 15th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Dharma Study Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SATURDAY September 17th

InterSangha Day of Mindfulness

Riverside Church, 8-T, 91 Claremont Avenue, NY, NY

"There is no way to Peace, Peace is the Way" Thich Nhat Hanh

Our tradition offers many practices to help us meet life's challenges from a place of peace, compassion and joy... and not out of fear, violence, suffering or worry.
This month let us collectively plant seeds of peace, with our Sanghas and in our daily lives.

We encourage local Sangha members and local Sanghas to explore peace, healing and reconciliation practices from our tradition in our personal and collective practice during this month

To support this intention, there will be an

InterSangha Day of Mindfulness offered on Saturday September 17th, from 10 to 4:30, at The Riverside Church.

The Day will focus on teachings, study and practices that have inspired our local teachers as they reflect on this month which holds the 10th Anniversary of September 11th.

To help support the collective energy please arrive on time, plan to stay for the whole day and bring a vegetarian lunch.
___________________________________________

Let us take this this month to strengthen our intention to plant seeds of peace and healing in our own hearts, the hearts of our families, communities, and society.

May all our actions send peace, compassion, reconciliation and healing for the benefit of all Beings throughout space and time.

David, Jeanne, Marjorie and Dennis

www.communityofmindfulnessnewyorkmetro.blogspot.com


SUNDAY September 18th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY September 22th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Mindful Living Practice
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us As We
Discuss the 5 and 14 Mindfulness Trainings


SUNDAY September 25th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection



THURSDAY September 29th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7:15 - 8:45 PM
Beginning Anew

In support of this month's intention to explore peace, healing and reconciliation, we are offering a Beginning Anew Ceremony.

To begin anew is to look deeply and honestly at ourselves, our past actions, speech and thoughts and to create a fresh beginning within ourselves and in our relationships with others.

We welcome everyone to come join us in this wonderful practice.

Cancellation

SUNDAY August 14th

at Cedarmere Park

CANCELLED
due to rain

August Schedule

THURSDAY August 4th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Sangha Caretaking Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY August 7th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY August 11th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY August 14th

NOTE We Will NOT be at St. Ignatius

Cedarmere Park
225 Bryant Ave., Roslyn, NY

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Weather Permitting


THURSDAY August 18th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Dharma Study Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY August 21st

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY August 25th

Law Office of Allison Boyd Crain
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Mindful Living Practice
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us As We
Discuss the 5 and 14 Mindfulness Trainings


SUNDAY August 28th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection

July Schedule

SUNDAY July 3rd

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY July 7th

Allison's Office
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Sangha Caretaking Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY July 10th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


THURSDAY July 14th

Allison's Office
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY July 17th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


THURSDAY July 21st

Allison's Office
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Dharma Study Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY July 24th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


THURSDAY July 21st

Allison's Office
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Mindful Living Practice
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us


SUNDAY July 31st

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection

Cancellation

SUNDAY June 12th

at Cedarmere Park

CANCELLED
due to rain

June Schedule

THURSDAY June 2nd

Allison's Office
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Sangha Caretaking Gathering
Everyone is Welcome to Join Us

SATURDAY June 4th

Blue Cliff Monastery is having an open house Saturday June 4th, 3-7pm, to celebrate it's 4th anniversary

"Blue Cliff opens its doors to our neighbors. Blue Cliff celebrates it's 4th anniversary.

Neighbors and friends are warmly invited to join us for our 4th-Annual Open House Pot-Luck BBQ. Guided tours will be available for those who come for the first time, along with great food, raffles, beautiful scenery, good company for all, and and maybe even a game of volleyball. As we do each year, we will also celebrate Blue Cliff Monastery's 4th birthday. Thank you to everyone for helping our roots to grow deeper and stronger. Those attending are encouraged to RSVP to the registrar: 845-733-4959 ext 22; office@bluecliffmonastery.org”

SUNDAY June 5th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


SUNDAY June 12th

Cedarmere Park
225 Bryant Avenue
Roslyn, NY

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Weather Permitting



THURSDAY June 16th

Allison's Office
130 Third Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717

7 - 8:30 PM
Dharma Study
Everyone is Welcome


SUNDAY June 19th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice


SUNDAY June 26th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection


Your Free Will Donation Helps to Support
Our Community & Our Hosts

May Schedule

SUNDAY May 1st

We will not be at St Ignatius Retreat House


SUNDAY May 8th

We will not be at St Ignatius Retreat House

We will be offering a "ROSE FOR YOUR POCKET" ceremony in celebration of Mother's Day. Please see Special Events below.



SUNDAY May 15th

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.



SUNDAY May 22nd

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.

Local Food Pantry Collection


SUNDAY May 29th

We will not be at St Ignatius Retreat House

We will be offering a ceremony in celebration of VESAK. Please see Special Events below.

Your Free Will Donation Helps to Support
Our Community & Our Hosts


SPECIAL EVENTS

CHAN HUY, one of our senior Dharma Teachers will be in New York.

Chan Huy (true radiance) was ordained as a dharma teacher by Thay in 1994. Born in Vietnam and raised in France, Chan Huy resides in Canada and serves as the primary teacher for a number of sanghas in the U.S. and Canada. Dharma Teacher Dennis Bohn said: "For many years i have been deeply impressed by Chan Huy's generosity and free spirit" and his "skillful, compassionate and joyful presence."

Chan Huy will visit the Rock Blossom Sangha on Sunday evening, May 1, at 6:30PM and will offer a fund-raising talk at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 2, at the Three Jewels, 61 Fourth ave. (9th street) - 212-474-6650. It will benefit the Saigon Children's Charity (USA). The suggested donation is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Chan Huy will join the Riverside Sangha gathering on Tuesday evening, May 3, at 7 PM.

Locations:

Rock Blossom Sangha
A Brooklyn Community of Mindfulness
Church of Gethsemane
1012 Eighth Avenue,
between 10th and 11th Streets,
Park Slope,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
http://rockblossom.org/
We gather every Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Church of Gethsemane in Park Slope. (Very close to the Park Slope/7th Ave. F-stop.) We begin promptly.

Riverside Sangha
Riverside Church, Wellness Center. At 91 Claremont Avenue, between 120-122nd St., one block west of Broadway. [We are listed as Mindfulness Meditation on Church calendar.] Contact David, davidrflint@gmail.com , or Marjorie, Marjoriem4@juno.com. We gather every Tuesday 7-9:00 pm.


MOTHER'S DAY - SUNDAY May 8th

A Special Offering in

Celebration of

Motherhood

A ROSE FOR


YOUR POCKET

Mothers Day

Sunday May 8th

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cedarmere Park

225 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY

(just north of Northern Boulevard)

map & directions

http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/cedarmere_garden/map

Weather Permitting

Watch this Website for Weather Updates

InterSangha Spring Cliff Retreat

May 20-22, 2011

For

Quiet Harbor, Rock Blossom, Green Island and NYC Metro Area Sanghas

At

Blue Cliff Monastery, Pine Bush NY

Because of many upcoming events,

Blue Cliff Monastery requests that participants register early,

and send payment in full to Blue Cliff Monastery,

3 Mindfulness Road, Pine Bush, NY 12566

Please fill out the registration form on line at

http://bluecliffmonastery.org/sidebar/visiting-us/how-to-register

To Room Share Please include the name/s of your roommates on the registration form

All registrations will be confirmed by e-mail directly from Blue Cliff Monastery.

Questions? E-mail Blue Cliff Monastery at office@bluecliffmonastery.org

SUNDAY May 29th

A Special Offering in

Celebration of


VESAK

Sunday May 29th

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cedarmere Park

225 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY

(just north of Northern Boulevard)

map & directions

http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/cedarmere_garden/map

Weather Permitting

Watch this Website for Weather Updates

April Schedule

SUNDAY April 3rd

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.



SUNDAY April 10th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice



SUNDAY April 17th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

We Will Be Reading From Fragrant Palm Leaves
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.

Local Food Pantry Collection



SUNDAY April 24th

St. Ignatius is unavailable on Easter Sunday


Your Free Will Donation Helps to Support
Our Community & Our Hosts

Thich Nhat Hanh: Message to Friends in Japan

by Thich Nhat Hanh on Tuesday, 15 March 2011 at 04:34

Dear Friends in Japan,

As we contemplate the great number of people who have died in this tragedy, we may feel very strongly that we ourselves, in some part or manner, also have died.

The pain of one part of humankind is the pain of the whole of humankind. And the human species and the planet Earth are one body. What happens to one part of the body happens to the whole body.

An event such as this reminds us of the impermanent nature of our lives. It helps us remember that what's most important is to love each other, to be there for each other, and to treasure each moment we have that we are alive. This is the best that we can do for those who have died: we can live in such a way that they continue, beautifully, in us.

Here in France and at our practice centers all over the world, our brothers and sisters will continue to chant for you, sending you the energy of peace, healing and protection. Our prayers are with you.

Thich Nhat Hanh

March 2011 Schedule

SUNDAY March 6th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


WEDNESDAY March 9th

UU Fellowship of Huntington

7:30 PM - 9 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
We Will Be Reading From Happiness.
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


SUNDAY March 13th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice



SUNDAY March 20th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice



WEDNESDAY March 23rd

UU Fellowship of Huntington

7:30 PM - 9 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
We Will Be Reading From Happiness.
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.

Local Food Pantry Collection

SUNDAY March 27th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection

Your Free Will Donation Helps to Support
Our Community & Our Hosts

Lamp Transmission!

2011 Feb 21-Lamp transmission -Plum Village

In our tradition the Great Ordination Ceremonies

begin after the annual winter retreat.

This year is particularly auspicious for those of us in the Northeast because Four long-time OI members and Sangha builders have been invited to receive Lamp at Plum Village for ordination as teachers. This includes Green Island Sangha's Jeanne Marie Anselmo.

Thay offering Incense with the High venerables

Elder nuns paying respect to the Buddha and the ancestors

Chân Tuệ Quán

True insight looking

Marjorie Markus

Quản đại trí tuệ quán
Hạnh nguyện Quan Âm xưa
Hiểu thương là sự nghiệp
Thành tựu pháp chân thừa.

Chân Bản Thiện

true Goodness

David Flint
Đường về thấy lại bản nguyên
Bàn tay thiện hữu trợ duyên vững bền
Tăng thân tìm lối đi lên
Nguyện xưa ân trả nghĩa đền đẹp sao

Chân An Sơn

True mountain of peace

(Dennis Bohn

Năm tháng an cư trên đất Tịnh
Ngắm nhìn sơn thủy cảnh thần tiên
Nắng xuân về lại trên quê cũ
Hạt giống đầy gieo thửa phước điền.

Months and years residing in the Pure Land
Observing and enjoying the heavenly scenery of Mountains and rivers
The Spring sunshine has come back to the old path
The Seeds has been fully sown all over the fertile land

Chân Bảo Thủ

Jeanne Marie Anselmo

Tam Bảo nương về mỗi bước chân
An ban thủ hộ cả thân tâm
Chùa xưa trên đỉnh non mây trắng
Trăng sáng hiên ngoài hiện pháp thân.

8 new Dharma teachers: Sr Thang Nghiem, Marjorie Marcus,Phap Tap,David Flint, Dennis Bohn,GlenSchneider, Br Phap Vu, Jeanne Anselmo

Thank you to Brother Phap Khong for positing these photos and information on his Facebook page

St Ignatius Closed

NO SIT SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20TH

Unfortunately St. Ignatius is unavailable.

Stony Brook Sangha

Stony Brook Sangha, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, meets on Saturday mornings from 9-10:30am for sitting, walking meditation, and dharma sharing. We gather at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Rd in Stony Brook. All are welcome. Bring your own cushion if you like. We can supply chairs.
For more information contact Linda Anderson at revlin23@gmail.com

February 2011 Schedule

SUNDAY February 6th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 10:30 AM
Beginners Mind Gathering
Our Once a Month Pre Sit Intro Meeting for Those new to Mindfulness or new to the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.


WEDNESDAY February 9th

UU Fellowship of Huntington

7:30 PM - 9 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
We Will Be Reading From Happiness.
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


SUNDAY February 13th

St Ignatius Retreat House

10 AM - 12 PM
A Special Offering
Our Sangha Sister Jeanne Anselmo will be Traveling to Plum Village, France this Month to be Ordained as a Dharma Teacher by Thay. We Will be Having a Shining The Light Ceremony and Wishing Her a Bon Voyage.


SUNDAY February 20th

*CANCELLED*

St Ignatius Retreat House is unavailable




WEDNESDAY Febuary 23rd

UU Fellowship of Huntington

7:30 PM - 9 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
We Will Be Reading From Happiness.
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.

Local Food Pantry Collection

SUNDAY February 27th

St Ignatius Retreat House
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

Local Food Pantry Collection

Your Free Will Donation Helps to Support
Our Community & Our Hosts

A Special Offering

We Will Not Be At St. Ignatius
Sunday January 30

Please see our January schedule below for time and place

Cheri Maples in NY

Tues Jan 25th

7-8:45 PM

"Mindfulness and Justice"
Free Evening Talk w Cheri Maples

Open to Public

Law School Auditorium

CUNY School of Law Flushing NY

For directions - //www.law.cuny.edu/about/directions.html

Thurs Jan 27^th through 30^th

Cheri Maples, Sharon Salzberg,
Gina Sharpe

People Who Care for People:
Tools for Resiliency

Open to the public
This retreat sponsored by the Garrison Institute’s Wellness Project will help caregivers and those in helping professions enhance resiliency skills and healing and coping strategies in response to stress, burnout and secondary trauma, as well as offer training in meditation and yoga.

Please see their website for more info - http://www.garrisoninstitute.org/

For more information about Cheri see www.mindfulnessandjustice.org.

A Day of Mindfulness

A Day of Mindfulness with Cheri Maples
Saturday January 22nd 9:45AM - 4PM

Veatch House Ballroom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock
48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030

For travel directions and LIRR pickup please see below.

Free will donation (Dana) to the Teacher

Cheri Maples is a dharma teacher, keynote speaker, and organizational consultant and trainer. For 25 years she worked in the criminal justice system as an Assistant Attorney General in the Wisconsin Department of Justice, head of Probation and Parole for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, and as a police officer with the City of Madison Police Department, earning the rank of Captain of Personnel and Training. She has also worked as a lawyer and social worker. She has experience in conflict resolution working with strong emotions, and promoting restorative justice. Many know Cheri from Thay's retreat which focused on the criminal justice system and was the basis for his book Keeping the Peace.

For more information about Cheri see www.mindfulnessandjustice.org.

• If you plan to attend please RSVP to grnislandsangha@gmail.com
• BYO Veggie lunch; tea and hot water will be available.
• BYO Cushions; chairs will be available.
• For directions see the UUC Shelter Rock website: www.uucsr.org/find.asp
• After entering the driveway from Shelter Rock Road, take the first right turn and follow the signs to the Veatch House Parking.
• For wheelchair access follow signs for Administration and Delivery for Veatch House, park in the courtyard, enter the building and take the elevator to first floor to the Ballroom.
• Long Island Rail Road Service: The 8:19AM train from Penn Station arrives in Manhasset at 8:58. If you would like to be picked up at the Manhasset station, please send an email to grnislandsangha@gmail.com.

Cheri's visit is co sponsored by your local Sanghas:

Green Island Sangha
Morning Star Sangha
Quiet Harbor Sangha
Riverside Sangha
Rock Blossom Sangha

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