Day of Mindfulness (in person) with Dharma Teacher Tuyen Nguyen – Chan Hao (Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition)Invitation intro paragraph

July 17 – 19, 2026

Summer is here! We wish you special moments with nature, simple road trips with calm and relaxing energy.

Retreat and Day of Mindfulness at Dharma River Centre

Friday July 17 through Sunday July 19.

Lotus Flowers Grow Through Dirty Murky Water. 

Suffering can feel unpleasant. Suffering is difficult! We try to run away, or cover it up with countless types of consumption. Food, shopping, binging, scrolling don’t bring the contentment we are searching for. 

Imagine ourselves sitting by a lotus pond full of fragrant blossoms, beautiful flowers, with elegant leaves covering the surface, and insects hovering just above. We become aware that these pristine flowers grow through the dirty, dark muck of the pond. Gazing at the lotus pond, one cannot separate the water, the mud, the flowers…. a lotus pond is a wonderful manifestation. 

In addition to our familiar practices of sitting meditation, Dharma talks and sharing, and mindful eating, we will enjoy the energy of the river singing and playing games around the campfire. 

We hope to practice with many of you and please invite your friends.

In metta, 

Tuyen Nguyen on behalf of MPC

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Cost: Buddhist teaching and practice are shared with the spirit of generosity. Suggested minimal dana is $120 for the entire retreat.

Who: long-term and new friends 

When:         4 pm Friday to 4pm Sunday, July 17-19  

Where: Dharma River Mindful Living Community (dharmariver.net)

6908 Sideroad 2 West Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L0

What to bring: sleeping bag, pillow, light blanket, vegan dish to  share, musical instrument/poem/your creative spirit, appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.  

For registration, e-transfer or questions please email:  

mindfulnesspracticecommunity@gmail.com

For more details please check the attached flyer:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixQoo93b65Li8gJDiCDO148r7u9ZisuerIh0_f1RyUc/edit?usp=sharing

Offered by donation/dana, suggested minimum donation of $120 (to cover the base expenses); or what you can offer.

NOTE: Dana to reserve your indoor spot must be sent to this MPC email address mindfulnesspracticecommunity@gmail.com . If plans change, and you can no longer join us, your money can be refunded up until July 9 or used towards a different retreat. There are 25 indoor beds, accommodations are shared with between 2 and 4 in a room. If you enjoy camping there are many lovely spots to pitch your tent.