The Open Heart Zen Sangha: News
September 2011 Retreat - July 26, 2011
Retreats are a time to let go of all of life's complexities and dramas and JUST BE. Cultivating a steadiness of mind opens the heart so we can soften and rest in our pure experience just as it is.
Living our everyday lives with mindfulness and ease takes practice, so it is a gift to spend a day together. The interconnectedness of all human beings is something we take for granted because our default mode in Western culture is to be on autopilot. We live so caught up in the past and what we strive for in the future, that we are oblivious to the beauty of life as it is happening right now, in the PRESENT.
Retreat is a day to experience deeply the miracle of our lives and the gift of our wonderful and growing supportive community.
www.openheartzen.org/publicfiles/OHZS_Fall__2011_Retreat_Flier.pdf
Please share this electronically or as hardcopy with friends, family, co-workers, etc.
Living our everyday lives with mindfulness and ease takes practice, so it is a gift to spend a day together. The interconnectedness of all human beings is something we take for granted because our default mode in Western culture is to be on autopilot. We live so caught up in the past and what we strive for in the future, that we are oblivious to the beauty of life as it is happening right now, in the PRESENT.
Retreat is a day to experience deeply the miracle of our lives and the gift of our wonderful and growing supportive community.
www.openheartzen.org/publicfiles/OHZS_Fall__2011_Retreat_Flier.pdf
Please share this electronically or as hardcopy with friends, family, co-workers, etc.
Next Book Discussion - May 13, 2011
Our next book discussion will be Wednesday, June 29, 2011. We will discuss:
Please support local businesses and purchase a copy from Wilmington's wonderful Ninth Street Book Shop!
Directions to the Ninth Street Book ShopMonthly Book Discussion to Begin in March! - February 25, 2011
Beginning in March, we will have a book discussion the last Wednesday of every month.
Our first book is a classic: Jon Kabat-Zinn's
We will discuss part 1 of Wherever You Go, There You Are on Wednesday, March 30.
Our first book is a classic: Jon Kabat-Zinn's
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life (click title to purchase from Amazon.com).
We will discuss part 1 of Wherever You Go, There You Are on Wednesday, March 30.
First Anniversary Sangha Dinner - February 13, 2011
Dear Friends,
It's hard to believe we've been practicing for a year!
To celebrate that wonderful occasion, we will be having our first anniversary sangha dinner, next Saturday, February 19 at 6:30pm at
Please RSVP to Open Heart Zen Sangha so we can make a reservation. Everyone is invited, so please family and friends!!!
In the dharma,
Ben
It's hard to believe we've been practicing for a year!
To celebrate that wonderful occasion, we will be having our first anniversary sangha dinner, next Saturday, February 19 at 6:30pm at
Le Shio Asian Fusion Cuisine (click link for directions).
Please RSVP to Open Heart Zen Sangha so we can make a reservation. Everyone is invited, so please family and friends!!!
In the dharma,
Ben
Church Blackout = No Practice - February 2, 2011
A power outage at the church forced its closure/cancellation of all evening activities for tonight, February 2, 2011.
Joan Leof Programs - September 28, 2010
Longtime practitioner of mindfulness based practices, Joan Leof, is offering several wonderful programs in various locations in the Wilmington area. These include a journal retreat, a workshop in spiritual autobiography, among several others. Download Joan's Fall Workshop Calendar here:
Joan_Leof_Programs.pdf
Joan_Leof_Programs.pdf
See pictures from our first retreat - September 28, 2010
Taken by photography buff and beloved member of our sangha, Don Wood!
First Retreat! - July 30, 2010
We will have our first retreat on Saturday, September 25, 2010. It will be held at the Brunner Chapel from 9am-3pm. The retreat will be led by Jose Ramirez the guiding teacher of the Delaware Valley Zen Center.
The retreat fee is $30 and includes a vegetarian lunch.
The retreat fee is $30 and includes a vegetarian lunch.
August meditation instruction canceled - July 30, 2010
Ben will be on vacation so practice next Wednesday (the first Wed of the month) will begin at the usual time of 7pm. Marie and Phil have graciously agreed to host.
Wednesday practice cancelled - February 10, 2010
The Blizzard of 2010 has shut the church down. Hopefully, we will be on the thaw for next Week. See you then! Ben
February retreat rescheduled - February 6, 2010
Due to the blizzard, the February retreat in Newark has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 20 at the New Ark United Church of Christ, 300 East Main St, Newark, DE 19711. If your interested in attending, I can provide transportation for up to 3 people. Send me an email: openheartzen@gmail.com
Together Action Begins! - January 9, 2010
We had our first meeting last Wednesday, January 6 at 6:30 for meditation instruction. It was a wonderful start with 10-12 people in attendance!
Remember the rest of the Wednesdays this month we'll meet from 7:00-8:20 for sitting and walking meditation.
The next meditation instruction will be Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30.
Remember the rest of the Wednesdays this month we'll meet from 7:00-8:20 for sitting and walking meditation.
The next meditation instruction will be Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30.