Day of Mindfulness August 2024

We would like to invite you all to join our Day of Mindfulness (DoM) on Saturtday Aug 17th, 10 am to 4 pm at Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Avenue, Main Floor (Corner of Roncesvalles and Wright). Please join us to practice together in peace.

This is a great chance for us all to flow in our collective mindfulness energy and to touch peace in and around us, and to learn the Dharma.

The Day of Mindfulness will begin with guided meditation at 10 am. Please give yourselves some time to settle so we can enjoy the calm atmosphere together.

We are always happy to practice with new and long-term friends, especially in person. Everyone is welcome on this special day.

Activities of the day

  • Guided sitting and slow walking meditation
  • Mindful movements
  • Dharma talk
  • Potluck lunch
  • Total relaxation
  • Dharma sharing

What to bring

  • A smile
  • A cushion and mat (chairs will also be provided)
  • Bring your own vegan/vegetarian lunch (fridge space is limited, ideally a lunch that can sit at room temperature)
  • Bring a small plastic ground cloth/sit-upon if there has been rain, as we may also eat outdoors, if the weather permits
  • Bowl/plate/utensils
  • To lay down for total relaxation, light blanket and yoga mat if you have one
  • We will be outdoors for part of the day, so please dress according to the weather
  • Masking is optional

Where

Main floor of Roncesvalles United Church
214 Wright Avenue, Toronto
(Corner of Roncesvalles and Wright).

When

Saturday, August 17 2024
From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Cost

This Day of Mindfulness is offered for free from the hearts of all the facilitators. 

To support the expenses of this sangha, and also to support our monastic community of Plum Village, please feel free to contribute either by e-transfer to our email: mindfulnesspracticecommunity@gmail.com. There will be a dana basket at all our in-person sessions for cash donations.

We hope to see many of you.

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