Mindful Living: Finding Calm in a Busy World

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:45 pm UTC-05:00

Kemmons Wilson Family Stage, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States | Memphis

Crosstown Concourse
Publisher/HostCrosstown Concourse
Mindful Living: Finding Calm in a Busy World
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The Vietnamese American Community, Crosstown Concourse, and Crosstown Arts are excited to invite you to a special evening of meditation and teaching with Buddhist monk Thích Pháp Hòa, Venerable Abbot at Truc Lam Monastery and Westlock Meditation Center in Edmonton, Canada.
Thích Pháp Hòa is a well-respected Vietnamese Buddhist monk known for his insightful and approachable Dharma talks that offer guidance for living. He was officially ordained as a monk at the age of 15, and later received full Bhikkhu ordination in Plum Village, France under the transmission master, Thích Nhất Hạnh. He is a prominent monk who has held positions as the abbot of Trúc Lâm Monastery and Westlock Meditation Centre. Thầy's teachings have resonated with communities around the world, as he blends profound teachings with relatable anecdotes with an emphasis on living in the present moment, mindful communication, and simplicity.
Dharma Talk: “Mindful Living: Finding Calm in a Busy World”
Mindfulness has gained popularity recently, but what does it truly mean? Within Buddhism, mindfulness is practiced together with concentration and insight as a path to awareness and wisdom. How can we effectively apply mindfulness in our busy lives to cultivate peace and clarity?
Following Thích Pháp Hòa’s meditation and Dharma lecture, he will be joined by Rev. Dr. Jason Turner (Senior Pastor, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church) and Tom Shadyac (founder of Memphis Rox and film director, producer, and writer widely known for Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Patch Adams, and Bruce Almighty) for a roundtable discussion and Q&A session on prayer and mindfulness from the perspectives of their own faith traditions."
Below are full details for the Dharma talk event, including the Vietnamese portion:
Location: Crosstown Concourse Theater, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis 38104
Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Who is organizing the event: Vietnamese American Community, Crosstown Concourse and Crosstown Arts
Registration: free and open to the public; seating is limited to 415, so registration will be required
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