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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><strong><font face="Times New Roman">This Sunday at 6:30 PM</font></strong></span></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><font face="Times New Roman">at <font color="#ff0000">7185 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023</font></font></span></b></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><font color="#cc0000" face="Times New Roman">PLEASE NOTICE THAT THIS IS A NEW LOCATION, JUST EAST OF OUR OLD MEETING PLACE</font></span></b></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><font color="#330000" face="Times New Roman">For detailed directions, please see below</font></span></b></p>
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<h2 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh</font></h2>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">The <b>Broward Lotus Sangha</b> (<b>BLS</b>) is a Community of Mindful Living in the tradition of <b>Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh</b>, who was nominated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the Nobel Peace Price back in the 60s when they were working together to build <i>The Beloved Community</i>, promote Peace on Earth and end the war in Vietnam. A <i>“<b>Sangha</b>”</i> is a community of practitioners that gets together to meditate, practice mindfulness, support its members’ spiritual practice, and socialize with a focus. Throughout our practice, we emphasize the cultivation of <i>Smirti</i> (Mindfulness), <i>Samadhi</i> (Concentration), and <i>Prajna</i> (Insight), and endeavor to live in harmony and awareness. To learn more about our practices including sitting and walking meditation, please click here: </font><a href="http://www.plumvillage.org/HTML/practice.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Times New Roman">http://www.plumvillage.org/HTML/practice.htm</font></a><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">. To learn more about the <b>Broward Lotus Sangha</b>, please click here: </font><a href="http://www.browardlotusangha.org/" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Times New Roman">www.browardlotusangha.org</font></a><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">. To learn more about <b>Thây Nhất Hạnh</b> and his work, please click here: </font><a href="http://www.plumvillage.org/" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Times New Roman">http://www.plumvillage.org</font></a></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b>We meet the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM </b><span>(and other times as stated in our <b>Calendar of Events</b> <u><span style="COLOR: #365f91"><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/" target="_blank">http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/</a></span></u>).</span> The door opens around 6:00 PM to set up and practitioners are invited to mindfully arrive by 6:15 PM so they can find a comfortable place to sit and relax while listening to the music. Silent meditation starts at 6:30 PM. If you arrive after that, please come in quietly. (We will be talking again by about 7:00). Feel free to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and bring your favorite seating arrangement (some are provided). For directions, please click here </font></font><a href="http://www.browardlotussangha.org/directions.html" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Times New Roman">http://www.browardlotussangha.org/directions.html</font></a><b></b></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">At the end of the meditation gathering we usually share some tea and treats and, whenever possible, go out to dinner nearby afterwards.<span> </span><b>In order to be kind to the Earth Mother, please bring your own non-disposable teacup</b> <b>and whatever healthy vegetarian treats or teas you wish to share with the Sangha.</b><span> </span></font></font></p>
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<h1 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 12pt 0in 3pt" align="center"><u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NEW DIRECTIONS TO BROWARD LOTUS SANGHA</span></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span></h1>
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<h1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in 3pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Broward Lotus Sangha</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> meets on the 1<sup>st</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup> Sundays of the month at Po Chi Lam Training Center, Inc., located on the Northeast corner of Pembroke Road and 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue, across the street from North Perry Airport in the Plaza with the Valero Gas Station. This location is easily accessible from the Hollywood/Pines Boulevard Exits off of I-95, I-75, and FL Turnpike or the University Dr. Exit off of I-595 (we are located between University Drive and the Florida Turnpike).<span> </span></span></h1>
<h1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in 3pt"><u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FROM THE SOUTH</span></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">: </span></h1>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span>Take I-95 North to Golden Glades Interchange. Take Turnpike North to Homestead Extension Exit (Exit 4X, the one right after Miami Dolphins/Pro-Player Stadium). Continue through exit to N.W. 27th Ave./University Dr. exit which will be on your right-hand side. </span><span><span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span></span><span>Make</span><span><font face="Times New Roman"> a</font></span><span> LEFT (North) on University Dr.</span><span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span><span><span> </span>When you reach Pembroke Road make a RIGHT (East). </span><span>Make a LEFT (North) onto 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and the entrance to the Plaza will be immediately to your RIGHT. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station. <span><span> </span></span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in 3pt"><u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FROM THE SOUTHWEST</span></u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">:</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"></span></h1>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3">Take Turnpike North to Red Road Exit. Continue through exit to Red Road. At the traffic light on Red Road make a LEFT (North). When you reach Pembroke Road make a RIGHT (East). Continue on Pembroke Road past University Dr. <span> </span>Make a LEFT (North) onto 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and the entrance to the Plaza will be immediately to your RIGHT. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station. </font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3">Take I-75 North to Miramar Parkway Exit EAST. Continue on Miramar Parkway until you reach University Dr. Make a LEFT on University Dr. (North). When you reach Pembroke Road make a RIGHT (East). <span> </span>Make a LEFT (North) onto 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and the entrance to the Plaza will be immediately to your RIGHT. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station. </font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u><span>FROM THE NORTH OR NORTHEAST</span></u></b><b><span>: </span></b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3">Take I-95 South OR Turnpike South to Hollywood/Pines Boulevard Exit. Go WEST to 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and turn LEFT (South). <span> </span>Make a LEFT onto the entrance to the Plaza just before you reach Pembroke Road. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station. </font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3">Take I-595 to University Dr. Exit, and turn SOUTH (LEFT if coming from the East; RIGHT if coming from the West). Continue on Pembroke Road and make a LEFT (East). Make a LEFT (North) onto 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and the entrance to the Plaza will be immediately to your RIGHT. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station. </font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3">Take I-75 South to Pines Boulevard Exit EAST. Continue on to University Dr. and turn RIGHT (South). When you reach Pembroke Road make a LEFT (East). Continue on Pembroke Road and make a LEFT (East). Make a LEFT (North) onto 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and the entrance to the Plaza will be immediately to your RIGHT. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station. </font></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font size="3">Take I-595 to University Dr. Exit and turn SOUTH (LEFT if coming from the East; RIGHT if coming from the West). Continue on Pembroke Road and make a LEFT (East). Make a LEFT (North) onto 72<sup>nd</sup> Avenue and the entrance to the Plaza will be immediately to your RIGHT. Look for 7185 on your LEFT behind the Valero Gas Station.</font></span></p>
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