Dharma River Mindful Living Centre invites everyone to come celebrate their 5th Anniversary with a weekend of ceremonies, music, hiking, meditation and connections. You can join the whole weekend or for one day, either Saturday or Sunday.

The Centre can accommodate approximately 20 people indoors (shared rooms) with camping options also available for anyone wishing to sleep outdoors. Friends wanting to stay overnight at Dharma River will need to register soon as spaces are limited. Dharma River has the capacity to for 22 friends indoors and space for camping outdoors. For Registration and more details contact dharmarivermic@gmail.com.

Highlights of the 5th Anniversary weekend schedule

As summer activities wane and the rhythms and routines of September and autumn are approaching, may we find moments of deep gratitude for having a community to practice and learn with.  

We hope you can find time to join us in this joyous celebration!

• Friday, September 5th
  Long walk beginning at 5PM, dinner, group activities
• Saturday, September 6th
  7AM sitting meditation/Beginning Anew and Touching the Earth ceremony, hiking together, Watering Flowers, campfire with music, poems, and games (please bring songs, poetry, or special talents to share)
• Sunday, September 7th Day of Mindfulness
  9:30 Prayer Ceremony for peace in our world, Dharma sharing: gratitude, joy, and peace on the path at Dharma River Mindful Living Centre.

When

• From 4 pm, Fri. Sep 5th to 4 pm Sun. Sep 7th

What to bring

Participants are asked to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish or two which can be shared for afternoon and evening meals (breakfast will be provided by the facilitators)

• vegan/vegetarian dishes to share at meals, cushion, light blanket,
• sleeping bag, toiletries
• appropriate clothing

Cost

Dharma River Mindful Living Center is operated based on your generosity to cover all its expenses. We ask for $100 e-transfer to be made in order to confirm your attendance and know that special arrangements will be made if that presents a hardship for you.

Your donation – dana – is greatly appreciated and e-transfer can be sent to dharmarivermlc@gmail.com.