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Slowly Ripening Sangha Introductory RetreatSaturday June 22, 2024
8:45 am - 2:00 pm (lunch provided)
Sky Creek Dharma Center, 120 Three Oaks Ct. Chico, California
$25 recommended minimum donation, sliding scale (pay what you can afford). No one turned away for lack of funds. If you cannot pay, please email [email protected] to reserve seating.
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Join us for this special day of sitting and walking meditation, chanting, eating a simple volunteer-provided lunch, and engage in mindful discussion and Q&A with the Slowly Ripening Sangha, a dedicated group of meditation practioners that follow the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. For more info on this tradition, see https://plumvillage.org, and an excellent introductory talk on breath meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh:
Tentative Schedule
900–915 Welcome and Introduction talk:
Brief history of Slowly Ripening Sangha, Thich Nhat Hanh,
and the Plum Village Tradition – Bob Speer and Jasper Lerch
915-930 Mindful movement - Marianne P.
930-945 Introduction to chant and chanting (participation optional) – Bob T, Bell Master
945-1015 Silent Sitting Meditation with brief explanation before – Bob T
1015-1025 Silent Walking Meditation with brief explanation before – Bob T
1025-1055 Silent Sitting Meditation – Bob T
1055-1110 15 min break (bathroom, tea, etc)
1110-1115 Song – Jenni J. and Bob Speer
1115-1200 Dharma Talk / Study Period: Interbeing readings / recording – Bob T and Liz
1200-1230 Lunch: Provided by Slowly Ripening Sangha and other Sky Creek Volunteers
(reading of Eating Prayer before, then eating in mindful silence)
1230-100 Breaking of Silence/Q&A/Socialization
100-115 Break (bathroom, tea, etc)
115-130 Guided meditation by audio recording - Jasper L.
130-145 Guided Metta/Lovingkindness – Jenni J.
145-150 Closing: Sharing of the Merits of Our Practice (short recitation)
150-200 Closure/Clean-up
Questions? Email [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
120 Three Oaks Court, Chico, CA, United States, California 95973