We will be following “Insight Meditation: A Step by Step Course on how to Meditate with Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein” at the regular Sunday and Thursday sittings starting July 3rd. Copies of the kit are available on Amazon for $21. See our website events calendar for details on which pages will be discussed.

The Board of Directors and Dhamma Leaders Council gathered at Thai Papaya to share ideas about our sangha.

We are graced with the opportunity of a local, residential retreat led by an experienced Insight (Vipassana) Meditation teacher – Carol Blotter. June 16 to 21, 2014. There is a deadline of March 31st to register for this retreat. Please contact us soon!

View the flyer linked below; then email us (subject line: 2014 Retreat), if you have questions. Email – mindfulheart@gmail.com
RSVP and make deposit by March 31st.

Exploring Wisdom Kentucky Retreat[1]

Retreatants and Dhamma Leaders

Our non-residential retreat was excellent. Many thanks to all who attended and especially to our Dhamma Leaders and Board members who worked to make it a success. Much metta to you all.

Please join us for our upcoming non-residential retreat on Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2. This retreat will offer extended periods of meditation (including instruction on mindfulness of walking and eating) and talks based on the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths. The retreat will run from 8 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, with an option for extended sitting on Saturday night from 7-9 PM (or as long as participants decide to practice) and from 8 AM to noon on Sunday, concluding with a pot luck for participants. Please bring a personal sack lunch for Saturday. Those choosing to stay for extended practice on Saturday night will either need to bring dinner or will have a brief period to go eat before returning. Sunday bring a dish to share with others for the pot luck, but please plan to stay to share in the meal even if you are not able to bring one. This retreat will be held in Noble Silence, and in keeping with dietary practices typically cultivated on retreats we ask that food items brought be vegetarian. Also for those bringing a dish on Sunday please bring a description of what is in the dish as many at the Sangha cultivate particular dietary commitments.

Dana for this retreat is on a sliding scale; pay as you are able. The suggested Dana is $75 for all or part of the retreat, and the minimum is $20.

Seven monks from Tashi Kyil Monastery will be visiting Evansville next week, and they plan to be in attendance at the Interfaith group meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 11:30am at the Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha. They have a full schedule of activities as listed below. Detailed information can be found on the Bodyworks website, www.bwmassage.com. All events are open to the public with the exception of the Benefit Dinner Thursday, November 7 at Wesselman Nature Center. Tickets must be purchased for that event.

Tuesday, Nov 5 Central Library, 10:00am- Opening Ceremony of World Peace Sand Mandala
Construction of Mandala continues through the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Friday.

Tuesday, Nov 5 University of Evansville, Ridgway, 6:00pm- Presentation by Arjia Rinphoche, director of the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington. Monks from Tashi Kyil will be presenting as well.

Wednesday, Nov 6 Arts Council of SW Indiana, 5:00pm- Let’s Travel to Tibet program. A cultural program where attendees receive passports and visas, and the performance includes a visit from a Panda Bear and Snow Lion, and a Yak Dance.

Thursday, Nov 7 Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha, 11:30am- Meeting with Interfaith group

Thursday, Nov 7 Wesselman Nature Center, Blessing of the Woods at 5:00pm and Benefit Dinner, 6:00pm. Traditional Tibetan food created and served by the monks. Tickets are $50, proceeds go to Tashi Kyil Monastery. Reservations must be made by Monday, November 4 through PayPal option at www.bwmassage.com or call Bodyworks at 490-9009 to ensure we have enough food for everyone.

Friday, Nov 8 Central Library, 3:30pm- Closing ceremony for World Peace Sand Mandala, deconstruction of Mandala, and procession to Ohio River to pour the sand in the moving water, to symbolize purification of our environment.

Friday, Nov 8 Evansville Power Yoga, 6:00pm- Dharma Talk/Meditation

Sunday, Nov 10 St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9:30am- Monks will be in attendance at Mass, with reception to follow.

The monks deeply appreciate all the warm hospitality they are receiving as they tour America.