[Fcm-News] Day of Mindfulness 2/2/08 with the Broward Lotus Sangha

[Florida Community of Mindfulness]

Friends...

You may be interested in this Day of Mindfulness hosted by the Broward
Lotus Sangha:

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The Broward Lotus Sangha
is pleased to invite you to a
Day of Mindfulness
In the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
lead by Dharma Teacher Fred Eppsteiner
Saturday, February 2, 2008
at Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation, FL
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fred Eppsteiner received Dharma Transmission and permission to teach from
Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994. He will be will be offering dharma teachings and
guiding walking and sitting meditations throughout the day.

This Day of Mindfulness (DOM) will also provide a wonderful opportunity
for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice in a natural
setting with time for reflection and silence. This beautiful 90-acre
recreational area, the traditional site of our “Broward Lotus Sangha
Buddhist Picnics at the Park”, boasts a seven-acre lotus pond, a rare
fruit area, and an Australian Pine and Bamboo mini forests for walking
meditation. There is plenty of wildlife available for your mindful
enjoyment, as well as a big “bodhi tree” under which we can enjoy sitting
meditation. The Sangha has reserved shelter #8 for our Day of Mindfulness.

What to bring:

* Your favorite meditation seating arrangement, e.g., meditation cushion,
blanket, mat, or chair

* A brown bag vegetarian lunch for yourself and/or

* A vegetarian dish you want to share with attendees during our potluck
lunch (plus the utensils you will need to serve it).

Unable to cook? No problem, Wholefoods Market is less than 2 miles away on
the corner of University Dr. and Peters Road.

* Water and/or your favorite non-alcoholic drinks

* In order to be kind to the Earth Mother, please bring your own
non-disposable plates, tea cups, utensils and napkins.

This event is free and open to all practitioners. However, the park
charges a $1.50 entrance fee payable at the door and your generosity in
providing a donation or Dana for the teacher is gratefully accepted and
encouraged. Donations can also be made to help us pay for the rental of
the shelter and support the activities of the Sangha or community of
practitioners during this DOM.

Please arrive early so you can relax and absorb the quiet beauty of the
natural surroundings and to help the Sangha set up for the activities of
the day (starting at 8:00 A.M.). Please respect noble silence during the
duration of the formal activities of the day. An opportunity for sharing
and mindful conversation will be provided towards the end of the DOM.

To register, e-mail Jose Fernandez at gautamashakyamuni at hotmail.com. Jose
will provide driving directions to the park upon receiving your
registration. Please Register early. Space is limited. (305) 733-8017


To learn more about Fred Eppsteiner, click here
http://www.browardlotussangha.org/Fred%20Eppsteiner%20BIO.pdf and here
http://www.floridamindfulness.org/teachers


To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha and this event, click here
www.BrowardLotusSangha.org

and here http://buddhism.meetup.com/481/calendar/6914470/

If you are a member of the Florida Community of Mindfulness and are
driving from out of town, please let us know if you need a place to stay
Friday night. If you are a local Sangha member and would like to host an
out-of-town FCM member, please let Jose know as soon as possible.


Broward Lotus Sangha

Sat. Feb 2, 2007   *   8:30 am - 4:30 pm

All Day Mindfulness Retreat at Plantation Heritage Park

http://buddhism.meetup.com/481

http://www.browardlotussangha.org

Broward Lotus Sangha

COME MEDITATE WITH US!
www.BrowardLotusSangha.org

www.MiamiBeachSangha.org

www.FloridaMindfulness.org
In the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh