Day Of Mindfulness
January 26th, 2003

Thich Hang Dat (right) provided a dharma talk. (Sorry so dark;  new photographer in training!)

Post-DOM letter from Thich Hang Dat:

You are welcome to come and use our Buddha hall any time, because it was
established for every one of us to practice Buddhism. I hope that on last
Sunday, during your day of Mindfulness, the background's noises for
preparing this Sunday's New Year celebration would not bother you too
much.
Certainly, our congregation also appreciates the support from your group.
Hopefully, our mutual support would help to spread the message of the Buddha.

Peace in Dharma,

Thich Hang Dat

  Kathy practicing mindful walking.

Dharma Hall, DOM

Theresa and Bob practicing walking meditation.

Mindful lunch   

Diana and Jeff in front of huge mindfulness bell.

Tony and Jody during shared readings.

  Jeff and Tony basking in the glow of the buddha.

Retreat Schedule:

10:00  Introductions and Opening          Tony
   Invite Bell
   Light Incense & Candles
   Statement of Intentions
   Chanting/Singing

10:30  Sitting Meditation                       Tony

11:00  Dharma Talk. "Meditation Can Purify the Confused Mind."                                                  Thich Hanh Dat

11:30  Sitting Meditation (five minutes),  Tony
  then walking meditation

Noon  Meal Gatha, then lunch               Mark

12:30  Break/Quiet Reflection
(walk, stretch, sit)

12:45  Shared Readings                         Langan

1:30  Guided Meditation,                       Bob
  The Blooming Lotus

2:00  Mindful Movement,                       Jody
Singing

2:45  Sitting Meditation                          Tony

3:15  Sangha Talk/Review Intentions 

4:00  Closing                                         Tony