Upcoming Regional Events
with Plum Village Dharma Teachers
For a list of worldwide retreats with Plum Village Dharma teachers,
go to www.iamhome.org
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April 13, 2013
A Day of Mindfulness
in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
with Dharmacharya and former monk Michael Ciborski
Myers Park Baptist Church, Room 27, Charlotte, NC
10am - 4pm
(please arrive by 9:40am in order to be settled in by 10)
Vegetarian potluck (please bring a dish to share)
To register: e-mail carol.m.johnstone@gmail.com with "Day of Mindfulness" in the subject line.
Suggested donation: $20
Please mail checks made out to "Charlotte Community of Mindfulness" to:
CCM - Retreat,
c/o D Douglas,
8331 Pine Circle,
Charlotte, NC 28215
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April 13, 2013
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A Day of Mindfulness
in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
with Dharmacharya Leslie Rawls
West Knoxville Friends Meeting House, Knoxville, Tennessee
Pre-registration is not required, but can help us plan.
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June 7-9, 2013
A TRANQUIL HEART IN A TUMULTUOUS WORLD
A retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
with Dharmacharya Leslie Rawls
St. Francis Springs Retreat Center, Stoneville, NC
This retreat will offer an opportunity to slow down, rest, and refresh ourselves in a peaceful, supportive setting. We will enjoy formal sitting and walking meditation periods, Dharma talks, private interviews with the teacher, opportunities to share with others in small discussion groups, and solitary practice opportunities. The retreat will be mostly silent. Appropriate for both new and experienced mindfulness practitioners.
To register for this retreat, please download the registration form here in WORD or PDF format. Copies of the registration form are also available in our meditation room or by emailing the registrar at event@charlottemindfulness.org
Flyer for the event
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October 17-20, 2013
A JOYFUL PATH: TRANSFORMING SUFFERING AND HEALING HEARTS
A retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
with Dharmacharya Leslie Rawls
Southern Dharma Retreat Center, Spring Creek, NC
Registration: http://www.southerndharma.org/retreat_rawls.shtml
Retreat Description: Life bruises our hearts and we become porcupine bristly in response. In this retreat, we’ll practice with the Buddha’s basic teachings, learning to hold and heal our tender, bruised hearts and to nourish our capacity to respond lovingly to ourselves and others. Formal teachings will focus on the Four Noble Truths and the Paramitas. The retreat will offer formal sitting and walking meditation periods, work meditation, daily Dharma talks, private interviews with the teacher, opportunities to share with others in small discussion groups, and solitary practice opportunities. The retreat will be mostly silent. Suitable for new and experienced practitioners.