DAY RETREATS

MAY 30th 2015, DAY RETREAT
When: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Call (901) 679-4528 to REGISTER






PAST EVENTS:

MARCH 27-28 , 2015 STORY TELLING DAY RETREAT
"The Power of Listening and Storytelling to Create Inner Peace"

Join Elaine Blanchard on March 27-28 for a storytelling retreat. CLICK HERE Bit.ly/NaturalMemphis0315 to read about it in this month's Natural Awakenings Magazine. It will be hosted at Quan Am Buddhist Monastery and Temple, 3500 S. Goodlett Street, Memphis, TN 38118. Call (901) 679-4528 to REGISTER or ask about Scholarships. Ad and Article Re-printed with permission of Natural Awakenings of Greater Memphis - go toBit.ly/NaturalMemphis0315 or to www.naturalmemphis.com
READ HERE

FEB. 14, 2015 DAY RETREAT - 10am Saturday
SCHEDULEPLEASE SHARE!
10am SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 - DAY RETREAT
RSVP to (901) 679-4528 (Need to know how many to prepare for.)
9:30am MEET & GREET & LIGHT BREAKFAST: Gather for fruit, yogurt, blueberry muffins, & tea.
10am YOGA STRETCHES - led by Steve Black, Instructor "Yoga Cowboy Yoga"
11am CHANTING, MEDITATION & Book Discussion
12pm NOON - Veggie LUNCH (IMAGINE VEGAN CAFE will Cater Lunch while Monastery prepares for Vietnamese NEW YEAR)
1pm or so - DEEP RELAXATION and GUIDED IMAGERY - led by Elaine Blanchard, "Storyteller"
2pm or so - WALKING MEDITATION
2:30pm or so - GROUP DISCUSSION and BOOK STUDY - TOPIC: THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought, Author: Geshe Tashi Tsering (Book available on AMAZON.com or through Local Bookstores)
3:00pm DISMISS



WHAT TO BRING: As you see in Photo - Yoga and the Deep Relaxation and Guided Imagery Segments may involve lying on the Floor. It is WINTER, we have tile floors, so the floor is COLD!!! Bring thick Blankets you can make into a pallet, or sleeping bags, and yoga mats & yoga supplies.Dress in Layers! WEAR THICK SOCKS! SEVERAL PAIRS (2 or 3 Pair)! and SLIP-ON SHOES. Take shoes off inside the Temple. Bring Friends! Bring Questions! Bring an "inquiring mind" and a compassionate, open heart! See you. CALL (901) 679-4528 to RSVP (Need to know how many to expect! Lunch catered by IMAGINE Vegan Cafe - Thanks.)





WHAT: DAY RETREATS
Day Retreats are held the First Fourth Saturday of Each Month
One Day Mindfulness Retreat:  For Beginners (and All the Rest of Us, too)
Meditation Teacher:  Ven. Nguyen Tanh, Buddhist Monk
DONATION:  Love Offering Basis
RSVP REQUIRED - REGISTRATION:  (901)679-4528 Day Retreats are held First Fourth Saturday of Each Month

The Day will consist of:
Meditation
Chanting
Walking Meditation
Eating Mindfully
Silence
Dharma Talk and Sharing
Question and Answer

SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m.    Gather, with Tea and Fruit
9:30 a.m.    Chanting
10:00 a.m.  Sitting Meditation
10:30 a.m.  Dharma Talk (in English) with Question & Answer
11:30 a.m.  --- Break ---
12:00 p.m.  Mindful Eating (Vegetarian Lunch is included and provided by Monastery)
12:30 p.m.  Walking Meditation
  1:00 p.m.  Deep Relaxation (Listen to Meditative Music while Reclining or Lie Down)
  2:00 p.m.  Chanting
  2:30 p.m.  Sitting Meditation
  3:00 p.m.  Dharma Talk (in English) with Question & Answer
  4:00 p.m.  Walking Meditation
  4:30 p.m.  Dismiss

What to Bring:  An inquiring mind, and a compassionate heart. And bring a friend.
Meditation Cushion; Soft Mat or Blanket to lie on floor for Deep Relaxation segment; Loose, Comfortable Clothing; and whatever Meditation supports make you comfortable.

The Monastery has plenty of Mats with Meditation Cushions for sitting meditation, however, you may be more comfortable bringing your own.  (Just be sure you label it, or can identify it, so you can be sure to take it home with you at the end of the day.)  The Monastery does not have  any Mats for lying down on the floor for the Deep Relaxation segment.  Bring whatever will make you comfortable for this segment of the day.

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