From dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org Tue Sep 2 15:11:44 2008 From: dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org (dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 15:11:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Dws-News] This Thursday at the Lotus Room Message-ID: <49200.24.144.87.150.1220393504.squirrel@webmail.floridamindfulness.org> Dear Friends, Please join us this Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Lotus Room for meditation and dharma discussion. This Thursday we will be sharing Thich Nhat Hanh's very special practice, The Five Earth Touchings. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday. With metta, Angie From dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org Tue Sep 9 18:13:44 2008 From: dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org (dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 18:13:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Dws-News] Tampa Community of Mindfulness Thursday Meditation Message-ID: <4538.24.144.87.150.1221009224.squirrel@webmail.floridamindfulness.org> Dear Friends, Please join us at the Lotus Room this Thursday evening at 7:00, when Fred will talk with the Sangha about deepening our practice, then continue with a profound teaching, Tsangpa Gyare's "Three Fierce Mantras." We look forward to seeing you at Sangha. With metta, Angie From dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org Tue Sep 16 05:27:47 2008 From: dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org (dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:27:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Dws-News] Tampa Sangha: This Thursday at the Lotus Room & Upcoming Events Message-ID: <54665.165.125.144.17.1221568067.squirrel@webmail.floridamindfulness.org> Dear Friends, Please join us this Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Lotus Room for meditation and Dharma discussion. This Thursday John will be leading our continuing discussion of the Eight Worldly Winds: Gain-Loss/Success-Failure. 10-WEEK INTENSIVE PARTICIPANTS - PLEASE MEET AFTER THIS WEEK'S SANGHA If you will be participating in the upcoming 10-week intensive practice period, "Establishing a Harmonious and Grounded Daily Life," we ask that you stay for an additional 10 minutes after this Thursday's sangha to meet with Diane and John to discuss logistics for the intensive. "AWAKENING TO LIFE" WORKSHOP - NOVEMBER 1 We also want you to know that Fred will be offering a special workshop on November 1st called "Awakening to Life." Awakening to Life will deal with the practice of mindfulness and the ?how-to?s? of living a mindful life. Basic concepts and practice of meditation and mindfulness will be presented as practical and effective means to living a more harmonious and meaningful life. Those seeking to slow down their lives and reduce stress will experience, in one day, the benefit of mindful sitting, walking, nature meditation, relaxation and simple movement. Awakening to Life takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 1 at Weedon Island Preserve which is located in St. Petersburg just over the Gandy Bridge from Tampa. The preserve offers boardwalks, paved trails and natural trails in which to experience outdoor walking meditation. Registration for this workshop will be by mail only. The fee is $50 if received by October 15th and $65 thereafter. Additional information and a registration form are available at www.floridamindfulness.org/awake. DAY OF MINDFULNESS - OCTOBER 12 - SAVE THE DATE More information will be coming your way soon about our next Day of Mindfulness at the Lotus Pond in Tampa. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday. With metta, Angie From dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org Wed Sep 24 14:51:25 2008 From: dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org (dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:51:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Dws-News] Tampa Sangha: This Thursday at the Lotus Room Message-ID: Dear Friends, Please join us Thursday evening at the Lotus Room at 7:00 p.m. After meditation, Fred will answer any questions we have about engaged Buddhism and daily practice. Then, he will conclude his teaching from Lao Tzu's elegant and earthy oral teachings, the Hua Hu Ching. We look forward to seeing you at Sangha. With metta, Angie From dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org Tue Sep 30 05:24:58 2008 From: dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org (dws-updates at floridamindfulness.org) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:24:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Dws-News] Tampa Sangha: This Thursday at the Lotus Room Message-ID: <2c8609992492bd736c8a2286872aaf2d.squirrel@webmail.floridamindfulness.org> Dear Friends, Please join us this Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Lotus Room for meditation and recitation of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Because some may be planning to view the vice-presidential debate at 9:00 pm, we will conclude this Thursday's session by about 8 pm. We invite you to join us at the following upcoming events for our Community: Day of Mindfulness - October 12, The Lotus Pond "Awakening to Life" Workshop - November 1, Weedon Island Please visit our website at www.floridamindfulness.org for more information and to register for these events. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday. With metta, Angie