[Fcm-News] Florida Community of Mindfulness upcoming events

[FCM Updates]

Dear friends,

 

We want to share with you our upcoming Days of Mindfulness that are 
occurring in different parts of Florida over the summer.  These practice 
opportunities provide us with a full day experience to refresh, renew 
and deepen our understanding of how to live a life of awareness and 
mindfulness.  During a Day of Mindfulness, we practice sitting and 
walking in mindfulness, mindful breathing, mindful eating, mindfulness 
in nature, deep relaxation and other practices to increase our capacity 
to dwell happily and peacefully in the present moment.  There will also 
be a Dharma talk by Fred at each of these days and he will be guiding 
our meditation practice.

With metta, Angie

 

 

*_Saturday, June 28^th in Naples._*

 

A Day of Mindfulness will be held by the Naples Sangha of the Florida 
Community of Mindfulness on Saturday, June 28^th from 9 am until 4:30 
pm. The Day will involve sitting and walking mindfulness meditation, 
guided meditations, a Dharma teaching by Fred Eppsteiner, an opportunity 
for questions and answers, silent meals, some lazy time and mindful 
movements. Participants are requested to please respect and appreciate 
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 day.

 

To attend this special day, _participants must register in advance_, as 
space is limited.  Please register with Beth Schroeder, telephone 239 
262 2216 or by email at awakenedart at comcast.net 
<mailto:petiegriffin at yahoo.com> . Everyone is encouraged to stay for the 
full day, but if you cannot, please tell us when you register.  This 
event is free and open to all* *practitioners. However, your generosity 
in providing a donation or dana for the use of the facility and the 
teacher is gratefully accepted and encouraged.

 

What to bring:

·        Your favorite meditation seating arrangement (e.g., meditation 
cushion, blanket, and mat,) if you have them. Some cushions, blankets, 
benches, and chairs will be available.

·        Please bring a brown bag vegetarian lunch for yourself. Water* 
*and tea will be provided*. *

·        Your own non-disposable mug or beverage container and napkin, 
if possible.

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*Location: *

Yolanda Becker's: 4810 Hickory Wood Dr.,  Naples FL   

 

*_Sunday, July 20^th in Tampa_*,

 A Day of Mindfulness will be held at the Lotus Pond (see their website 
for directions <http://www.yogalotusroom.com/about.html>) in Tampa from 
9 am until 4:30 pm. The Day will involve sitting and walking mindfulness 
meditation, guided meditations, a Dharma teaching by Fred, an 
opportunity for questions and answers, silent meals, some lazy time and 
afternoon yoga with Val. Participants are requested to please respect 
and appreciate 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 day. It is 
_necessary to register for this event in advance_ by contacting John 
Daugirda at john at daugirda.com <mailto:john at daugirda.com>.  This event is 
free and open to all* *practitioners. However, your generosity in 
providing a donation or dana for the use of the facility and the teacher 
is gratefully accepted and encouraged.

What to bring:

·        Your favorite meditation seating arrangement (e.g., meditation 
cushion, blanket, and mat,) if you have them. Some cushions, blankets, 
benches, and chairs will be available.

·        A chef associated with the Lotus Pond will be preparing a 
vegetarian lunch for participants with a cost of* $8.00 per person*. 
Water* *and tea will be provided*. *

·        Your own non-disposable mug or beverage container and napkin, 
if possible.

 

*_ _*

*_August 9^th , Ft. Lauderdale  _**__*

 

The Broward Lotus Sangha is pleased to invite you to a Day of 
Mindfulness in the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh led by Dharma 
Teacher Fred Eppsteiner in Fort Lauderdale, FL From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
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 provide a wonderful opportunity 
for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice with time for 
reflection and silence. A light vegetarian lunch, water, and tea will be 
provided. This event is free and open to all practitioners. However, 
your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the teacher is 
gratefully accepted and encouraged. Donations can also be made to the 
Sangha or community of practitioners to help us defray the costs 
associated with this DOM and to support the activities of the Sangha.

For more information or to register contact info at browardlotussanga.org 
<http://info@browardlotussanga.org>.

* *

*_Fall-winter, 2008-09_*

For future planning, please be aware of the following dates. More 
detailed information on all these FCM activities will be sent in the future.

*Mid-September*, beginning of Fall-Winter Intensive

*October 23^rd (evening) through October 26^th (lunch),* a three day 
silent retreat in Tampa at the Franciscan Center

*January 3-18*, *2009,* Sangha pilgrimage to India

*February 12th (evening) through Monday 16^th (lunch), 2009, * four day 
retreat at Chinsegut Hill, near Brooksville, FL

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