Day of Mindfulness at Greatwoods Zen

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We welcome you to our weekly Day of Mindfulness. We will sit, walk, breathe and share the beauty of the golden autumn leaves falling peacefully in the tranquil forests of Greatwoods Zen.

Our day will include:
Guided and silent meditation
Songs that teach and remind us to practice mindfulness
Outdoor mindful walking in a beautiful forest setting (weather permitting)
A sharing about the practice from experienced practitioners
Group Dharma sharing
Community lunch

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

Please arrive 5 to 15 minutes early so we can all arrive and settle in without too much commotion.

We will meet for more of a formal practice from 10am to 1:00pm.

However, after closing, those who wish to stay are invited for a mindful potluck 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 just hang out and chat.

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

Also, on rainy days, bring a rain coat, boots you don't mind getting muddy and an umbrella in case we decide the rain is light enough to venture outside.

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 have rent and bills to pay, 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 the whole community.

We look forward to practicing together with you!