blooming lotus sangha awakening our hearts - healing …bloominglotussangha.org › wp-content ›...

Learn principles and practices that can transform our consciousness and promote deep healing and increased health

Opening our Hearts, Healing our Minds, Healing our Bodies

Join us to bring the miracle of healing and mindfulness into your daily life:

• Healing Practices

• Nourishing Meals

• Mindful Breathing, Walking, And Eating

• Total Relaxation

• Deep Listening & Mindful Speech

ENJOY DELICIOUS VEGAN FOOD

* MINDFULNESS LECTURES &

DHARMA TALKS

• MEDITATION • MINDFUL MEALS • MINDFUL

MOVEMENTS • MINDFUL HIKES &

WALKS IN NATURE

• DEEP REST • NOBLE SILENCE • SHARING FROM

THE HEART IN A WARM & FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

BLOOMING LOTUS SANGHA

Awakening Our Hearts - Healing Our Selves

3 Day Mindfulness Retreat With the Monks & Nuns from Plum Village

Adlersheim Wilderness Lodge Juneau, Alaska

June 18-20, 2019

BLOOMING LOTUS SANGHA AWAKENING OUR HEARTS - HEALING OUR SELVES MINDFULNESS RETREAT

JUNE 18-20, 2019 JUNEAU, ALASKA

Join us to manifest healing, nourishment, and peace together as a spiritual family.

Come learn how to practice Mindfulness in a friendly & welcoming atmosphere.

Relax, enjoy nature, listen to lectures, make new friends, heal and nourish your practice.

The historical Buddha said that to be health and experience healing we must look deeply into the causes and conditions that are conducive increase health and maximize deep healing. He taught that we should find the “seeds” of health and healing in ourselves and in others. And when we find those seeds we should water and nurture them to produce the beautiful flower of health, happiness, and joy.

During this retreat we will look deeply into the causes and conditions that produce health and healing and that are conducive to the development of happiness and joy. We will learn the principles and practices that transform our consciousness toward deep healing and increased health. Taking good care of ourselves we take good care of our family, of our society. So with

those same principles and practices, we can begin to shine the light that brings transformation and healing to our community and the world

Given the current challenges we face as a society, we know how important it is to stay solid and connected to each other. As we train ourselves to be more deeply in touch with our breath, body, feelings, and thoughts, we will quite naturally experience for ourselves the wonderful refreshing and healing elements that come from mindful living.

Page of 82



Cultivating mindfulness in all of our daily activities, we concretely contribute to wellbeing and transformation in ourselves and in the world. We grow in our capacity to respond to life in ways that bring peace and healing. Whether you are young or old, new to or more experienced in the practice of mindfulness, we welcome you to join us for this retreat. Families, couples and individuals are warmly welcomed to join us during this joyful time of living mindfully together. We welcome the participation of people from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a practice environment where all may touch the Dharma and find healing, transformation and nourishment.

The “Awakening Our Hearts - Healing Our Selves” retreat is a time to be nourished by deep yet accessible teachings, the harmony and splendor of the Alaskan countryside, the summer light, and the joy of community. We will use the practices of mindfulness to touch the miracles of life in the midst of the mundane.

The retreat includes daily teachings and practices on mindfulness, walking meditation, sitting meditation and eating meditation. We will also have the chance to strengthen our capacities for deep listening and loving speech through the practices of Deep Relaxation, Touching of the Earth, Beginning Anew, and Dharma Sharing.

This is an opportunity to come together as a spiritual family, experience deeply healing practices, and cultivate togetherness. Also, to build Sangha and refresh our relationships not only with our families, but also our relationship with Mother Earth and our ancestors. It is a wonderful retreat for those new to mindfulness practice in the Plum Village tradition, as well as for anyone interested in mindful community life. We welcome the participation of people from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a practice environment where all may touch the Dharma and find healing, transformation and nourishment.  

Nature holds sway in Alaska.

Peace, serenity and freedom are ours, in this moment.

Come and join us for this wonderful, healing retreat.

Page of 83



ABOUT THE TEACHERS & INSTRUCTORS:

Sister Chân Đẳng Nghiêm (Sr. Non Discrimination, A.K.A. Sr. D)

Sister Đẳng Nghiêm came to the United States as a teenager. She received her M.D. at the UCSF School of Medicine before she became a nun in 2000. She is the author of two books: Healing: A Woman’s Journey from Doctor to Nun (2010) and Mindfulness as Medicine: A Story of Healing and Spirit (2015).

A practicing doctor at UCSF Medical Center before she became a Buddhist nun in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, she is a motivational speaker, and an inspiration for anyone who has ever dealt with severe illness or chronic pain. In 2011 she contracted neuro-Lyme disease, which affected both her physical

and cognitive functioning. With mindfulness practices, she had what doctor’s termed a “miraculous” recovery.

Sister Đẳng Nghiêm is also sought out by people looking for guidance on how to heal from experiences of sexual, emotional and physical abuse and how to find strength in the face of many of the pressures society puts on young women. She currently lives in Deer Park Monastery in California.

Find out more about Sister D here:

https://news.mit.edu/2019/buddhist-sister-dang-nghiem-invites-mit-community-to-practice-mindfulness-0315

https://www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-is-the-best-medicine-november-2013/

https://vimeo.com/323295854

Sister Chân Lương Nghiêm (Sr. True Goodness)

Sister Chân Lương Nghiêm is residing at Plum Village Thailand. She immigrated to Australia with her parents in 1991. She graduated from Royal Melbourne of Information Technology University (RMIT university) as Computer programmer.

She worked in the field for 2 years before becoming a nun in 1998. Her joy is to discover the wholesomeness in herself and the world around her. She loves to taste the Dharma in her limitation. She has lived at Green Mountain Dharma Centre in Vermont and Deer Park Monastery in California.

Page of 84

https://news.mit.edu/2019/buddhist-sister-dang-nghiem-invites-mit-community-to-practice-mindfulness-0315https://news.mit.edu/2019/buddhist-sister-dang-nghiem-invites-mit-community-to-practice-mindfulness-0315https://www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-is-the-best-medicine-november-2013/https://vimeo.com/323295854



Brother Chân Pháp Trạch (Br. Dharma Investigation, A.K.A. Br. Coconut)

Br. Chân Pháp Trạch is a Vietnamese-American disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and a Dharma Teacher in the Lineage of Plum Village. He became a novice monk at the age of 26 (2001) in Plum Village, France. He received the full ordination in 2004 and Lamp Transmission in 2008 from Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh.

In 2008, he became an Abbot of the European Institute of Applied Buddhism (EIAB) center in Germany. In 2015, he moved to Thailand Plum Village Practice Center, where he serves as Abbot offering teachings to young monks and nuns. He also travels around the world to offer retreats and teachings in

the U.S.A., Europe, and Asian countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Brother Chân Pháp Pháp Nguyện (Br. True Dharma Vow)

Br Pháp Nguyện was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the U.S. with his family at the age of 13, settling in Seattle, WA. He graduated from the University of Washington with two degrees: International Business and Finance. He worked in the financial field for a number of years before moving to Plum Village in France to become a monk in 2008.

During the last few years, he has been traveling with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village delegation around the world to teach the Art Of Mindful Living. His knowledge and

experience in the world of business has helped him find ways to bring the practice of mindfulness to those in the corporate world.

As he advances in the practice, he discovers a totally new level of life and that there is so much to learn, to appreciate, and to enjoy in this world. He is happy to meet, share, and explore together with people life through the practice of mindfulness. He also enjoys drinking tea, lying on a hammock, playing tennis, and sharing the Art of Mindful Living with people from all walks of life.

Page of 85



Sister Chân Trăng Thanh Lương (Sr. Freshness)

Sister Thanh Lương grew up in Saigon, Vietnam and went to school training in the field of technology. In 2007, she was introduced to the practices of Plum Village when Thay visited Vietnam. She ordained as a nun in 2009 in Plum Village Thailand.

Sister Freshness enjoys going to the beach to watch the sunrise/sunset and she likes to be in nature with her Brothers and Sisters. Her favorite practice is total relaxation because during that time, she can relax and be present with her body with nowhere to go and nothing to do. She likes to share with people

her experiences on how to live in mindfulness, happier and more peaceful.

Sister Chân Trăng Hoàng Yên (Sr. Tranquility, A.K.A. Sr. Calm Down)

Sister Chân Trăng Hoàng Yên was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. In college, she competed as a Division I Track and Field thrower, and majored in Psychology with a focus in General Education and Special Education. This field of study spoke to her deep desire to help empower others and to give them a voice.

In 2014, she was introduced to the practices of Plum Village and had a pivotal experience during a Viet Wake Up Retreat. This inspired her to explore Sangha further and to make a deeper commitment to her spiritual path. Sr. Tranquility ordained as a nun in the 5-Year Monastic Program in 2016. In doing so, she is

following in the footsteps of six generations of monastics in her family. She enjoys leading the Children's Program and helping to make mindfulness practice accessible to young people. Her favorite way of practicing is through arts and crafts.  

Page of 86



Blooming Lotus Sangha Awakening Our Hearts - Healing Our Selves Mindfulness Retreat Schedule

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

* Please support the practice of NOBLE SILENCE from after the evening activity until after breakfast the next morning. —LIGHTS OUT at 10:00 P.M.— Thank

you!  

Time Tuesday – DOM Wednesday Thursday5:30 am Wake Up Joyfully

6:00 amLazy Morning

30’ Guided Sitting Meditation & Discourse

Reading

30’ Guided Sitting Meditation & Discourse

Reading

7:00 am Silent BREAKFAST

8:00 am Silent BREAKFAST

8:30 am Registration/Check-in Mindful Service

9:00 am - 11:00 am Dharma Talk Dharma Talk Dharma Talk

11:00 am Walking Meditation Walking Meditation Walking Meditation

12:30 pm LUNCH: 5 contemplationsLUNCH:

5 contemplationsLUNCH:

5 contemplations

1:00 pm Mindful Service Mindful Service Mindful Service

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Deep Relaxation Deep Relaxation Deep Relaxation

3:00 pm Q&A/Circle Sharing DOM ends Dharma Sharing Q&A/Circle Sharing

4:30 pm Book Signing Hiking/Fast Walking MeditationHiking/Fast Walking

Meditation

6:00 pm Silent DINNER Silent DINNER Silent DINNER

7:15 pm Mindful Service Mindful Service Mindful Service

7:30 pm 30’ Guided Sitting Meditation

Touching the Earth w/Text

30’ Guided Sitting Meditation

Touching the Earth w/Text

Retreat ends !

We are here for you We know you are there and we

are very happy

9:30 pm Noble Silence* Noble Silence* Mindful Service

Page of 87



CHILDREN’S PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Children (ages 6-12) will be involved in activities concurrent with the Adults Program. Some will be all-ages shared activities

[email protected]

MORNINGS AFTERNOONS EVENINGS

Orientation

Ice breakers

Songs of Practice

Learning to listen and invite the bell

2 Promises

Mindful Love Letters

Walking meditation

Mindful games

Eating Meditation

Sharing Workshop

Questions and answers

Arts and crafts

Sitting Meditation

Pebble Meditation

Getting To Know Ourselves

Mindful Sharing

Songs of practice

Story Time

Page of 88

BLOOMING LOTUS SANGHA BLOOMINGLOTUSSANGHA.ORG

The Blooming Lotus Sangha is Non Profit Organization founded as a Mindfulness Practice Center and Community of Mindful Living in the tradition of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh. To support our mission and vision of living mindfully in the present moment and developing good environmental stewards in our communities, our organization offers Meditation Sessions, Retreats, Days of Mindfulness, Family and Children Programs, Dharma Movie Nights, Mindful Outings in Nature, Environmentally Conscious Activities, and Special Events in Southeast Alaska, South Florida, and beyond. We welcome the participation of people from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnic origin, race, cultural background, socio-economic class, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or physical ability. We are committed to fostering a practice environment where all may touch the Dharma and find healing and nourishment.

Smile, You Are Alive! & We Are Happy You Are Here :-)

http://BLOOMINGLOTUSSANGHA.ORGhttp://BLOOMINGLOTUSSANGHA.ORGmailto:[email protected]

Awakening Our Hearts - Healing Our Selves3 Day Mindfulness RetreatWith the Monks & Nuns from Plum VillageJoin us to bring the miracle of healing and mindfulness into your daily life:ENJOY DELICIOUS VEGAN FOOD*MINDFULNESS LECTURES &DHARMA TALKSMEDITATIONMINDFUL MEALSMINDFUL MOVEMENTSMINDFUL HIKES & WALKS IN NATUREdeep restnoble silenceSharing From The Heart In A Warm & Friendly AtmosphereLearn principles and practices that can transform our consciousness and promote deep healing and increased health Opening our Hearts, Healing our Minds, Healing our BodiesJoin us to manifest healing, nourishment, and peace together as a spiritual family.Come learn how to practice Mindfulness in a friendly & welcoming atmosphere.Relax, enjoy nature, listen to lectures, make new friends, heal and nourish your practice.Nature holds sway in Alaska.Peace, serenity and freedom are ours, in this moment.Come and join us for this wonderful, healing retreat.ABOUT THE TEACHERS & INSTRUCTORS:Sister Chân Đẳng Nghiêm (Sr. Non Discrimination, A.K.A. Sr. D)Sister Chân Lương Nghiêm (Sr. True Goodness)Brother Chân Pháp Trạch (Br. Dharma Investigation, A.K.A. Br. Coconut)Brother Chân Pháp Pháp Nguyện (Br. True Dharma Vow)Sister Chân Trăng Thanh Lương (Sr. Freshness)Sister Chân Trăng Hoàng Yên (Sr. Tranquility, A.K.A. Sr. Calm Down)BLOOMING LOTUS SANGHABLOOMINGLOTUSSANGHA.ORG

blooming lotus sangha awakening our hearts - healing …bloominglotussangha.org › wp-content ›...

Documents