Wednesday, July 21, 2010

August Schedule

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Green Island Sangha
August Schedule


A Mindfulness Retreat led by the Monks/Nuns of Blue Cliff & Deer Park Monastery


August 4-8th, 2010 - Blue Cliff Monastery, Pine Bush, New York

Please see the Blue Cliff website for more information

http://bluecliffmonastery.org/



Sangha Generosity Practice non perishables and canned goods for a local food pantry Collection at our August 29th sit



SUNDAY August 1st

St Ignatius Retreat House
10:15-10:45 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

10:45-12:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
5 Mindfulness Training Recitation (New Version)
Please Bring your Chanting Books with you if you have them.



SUNDAY August 8th

10:45-12:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice

SUNDAY August 15th

St. Ignatius Retreat House will be closed so Green Island Sangha Will Not Be Sitting there Sunday August 15th.

The Brothers and Sisters of Blue Cliff Monastery and Deer Park Monastery have invited the community to come to Blue Cliff Monastery for a Special Day of Mindfulness on Sunday August 15th. They will offer a Dharma Talk, Walking Meditation, Lunch, and an afternoon activity.

Many of us from Green Island Sangha will be be going up on either Saturday or Sunday. If anyone would like to join us, or car pool, please send an email to us at

Grnislandsangha@aol.com


There is more information about the day on the Blue Cliff Monastery website:

http://bluecliffmonastery.org/



SUNDAY August 22nd

10:45-12:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
We Will Be Reading From Peace Is Every Step.
Please Bring your Books with you if you have them.


SUNDAY August 29h
St Ignatius Retreat House
10:45 -12:45 PM
Our Regular Sitting Practice
Local Food Pantry collection

Your Free Will Donation Helps to Support Our Community
& our hosts St Ignatius Retreat House