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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">IN THE TRADITION OF ZEN MASTER THICH NHAT HANH</font></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">For directions, please visit </font><a href="http://www.browardlotussangha.org/"><font face="Times New Roman" color="#800080" size="3">http://www.BrowardLotusSangha.org</font></a></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Join us in welcoming 2009 in a meaningful and mindful way with a NEW YEAR'S CEREMONY in the Tradition of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In the Buddhist tradition, the transition to a New Year is a wonderful time to <u>let go of our past</u>—our anger, sadness, and resentment; <u>renew and ground ourselves in the present moment</u>—forgive, love and accept ourselves and each other as we truly are; and <u>develop our positive aspirations for the future</u>—a firm determination to learn ways to transform our suffering, deepen our practice, and help build a society in which there is time to enjoy and care for nature, smile to each other, and bring happiness to and care for one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">As in previous years, we will begin at 7:00 P.M. with sitting and walking meditation, followed by guided meditations and rituals to celebrate the passing of the year 2008 and the beginning of 2009. These rituals, developed in Plum Village by Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh, are done with the intention of facilitating our ability to ground ourselves firmly in the present moment, so we can recognize our spiritual roots, express gratitude for the gifts we have received, let go of the past, renew ourselves, and hone and develop our positive aspirations for the future. </font></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">After the ceremony, at about 9:00 P.M., we invite you and your significant others to join us for tea, healthy vegetarian treats, and warm friendship. </font></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Feel free to bring <b>offerings of flowers, fruit, and tea to be placed in the altar for the ceremony</b>, as well as any other <b>non-alcoholic beverages</b> of your choice, <b>vegetarian dish</b>, <b>dessert</b>, or <b>treat</b> you wish to share with the Sangha.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Please remember to <b>bring whatever utensils are needed to cut and serve your particular dish</b>. </font></li>
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<h1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">In the Tradition of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh</font></h1>
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