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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Blackadder ITC'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">“From time to time, we can set aside some time for a retreat or a day of mindfulness so we can sit, walk slowly, smile, eat lunch with friends and enjoy being together as though we are the happiest people on Earth. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" align=right><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Blackadder ITC'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">--Thich Nhat Hanh</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Day of Mindfulness<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: #993366; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">In the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhẩt Hạnh <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: #993366; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Led by Venerable Brother Thich Huong Hue<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><FONT size=5><FONT face=Verdana>Sunday, October 26, 2008<SPAN style="COLOR: #993366"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: #993366; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">In Davie, FL<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: #993366; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">From 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #993366"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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<FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Venerable Brother Thich Huong Hue is a Monastic Dharma Teacher who was ordained as a Buddhist monk by </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Zen Master</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Thich Nhẩt Hạnh (</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Thây) </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">in Plum Village, France</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">, in 1989. He currently serves as the Abbott of Tu Viện Hương Hải, a Vietnamese Buddhist Monastery in Florida.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT><BR>
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<FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">This <B>Plum Village-style Day of Mindfulness (DOM)</B>, conducted in<B> English and Vietnamese</B>,<B> </B>will provide a wonderful opportunity for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice with time for reflection and silence in the tradition of Zen Master </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Thich Nhẩt Hạnh</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Throughout the day, we will enjoy periods of sitting and walking meditation, chanting, and mindful movements, as well as Deep Relaxation, a Dharma Talk by <B>Venerable Brother Thich Huong Hue</B> and Dharma Sharing from the fourth-fold Sangha.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B>We will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch, tea ceremony, and dinner</B> lovingly prepared by the monastic Sangha.<B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will also be an opportunity for those who wish to formally take the 5 Mindfulness Trainings to do so at the end of the day.<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></FONT><BR>
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<SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3>Please arrive before 8:00 A.M. so you can relax and absorb the peaceful beauty of the natural surroundings and to help the Sangha set up for the day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please respect and appreciate noble silence during the duration of the formal activities of the day. An opportunity for sharing and mindful conversation will be provided towards the end of the DOM.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN><BR>
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<FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">This event is free an open to all practitioners</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">. However, your generosity in providing a <B>donation</B> or <B>Dana</B> for the monastic and lay Sanghas is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Your kind donation to the community of practitioners or Sangha helps us defray the costs associated with this DOM and supports our activities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><BR>
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<FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Thich Nhẩt Hạnh</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt">'s CDs, DVDs, books, and Sangha T-Shirts with his calligraphy will be available during the DOM. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><BR>
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<FONT size=3><B><U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">To register, please e-mail</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> Tony<B> </B></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">at <SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><A href="mailto:strega_flies@earthlink.net"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue">strega_flies@earthlink.net</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">. Directions and a list of what to bring will be sent to all registered participants.<B> Please register as soon as possible so we can plan the meals for the day</B>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><BR>
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<FONT size=3><U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">To learn more about <B>Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh</B> and his tradition</SPAN></U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">, click here </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><A href="http://www.plumvillage.org/"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue">www.plumvillage.org</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><BR>
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