<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #212324; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class="gmail_quote"><span style="COLOR: pink"><b><font color="#990000" size="4">The Broward Lotus Sangha <br>
and <br>The Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center of Florida <br>Are pleased to invite you to a <br><font color="#000000">Half Day of Mindfulness <br>And <br>Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings <br>In the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh</font> <br>
Led by Venerable Brother Thich Chan Huong Hue <br>Sunday, April 11th, 2010 <br>In Davie, FL <br>From 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.</font></b></span> <br><br></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #212324; FONT-SIZE: 12px" class="gmail_quote">Venerable Brother Thich Chan Huong Hue is a Monastic Dharma Teacher who was ordained as a Buddhist monk by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thây) in Plum Village, France, in 1992. He is also a monastic ordained member of Thây's Order of Interbeing (Tiep Hien) who currently serves as the Abbott of Tu Vien Huong Hai, a Vietnamese Buddhist Monastery in Florida. <br>
<br>This Plum Village-style Half Day of Mindfulness (DOM), conducted in English and Vietnamese, will provide a wonderful opportunity for those who want to deepen their mindfulness practice and formally take the 5 Mindfulness Trainings in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Throughout this half day, we will enjoy periods of sitting, walking, and chanting meditation, as well as a Dharma Talk and Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings by Venerable Brother Thich Chan Huong Hue. After the Ceremony, we will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese vegetarian lunch lovingly prepared by the monastic and lay Sanghas. <br>
<br>Please arrive by 10:30 A.M. so you can relax, absorb the peaceful beauty of the natural surroundings, and help the Sangha set up for the day. Formal activities begin promptly at 11:00 A.M. <br><br>In the Buddhist spirit of generosity and inclusiveness, Dharma Teachings are offered free of charge. However, <b>voluntary donations for the teacher are welcome and your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the dharma teachers and the monastic and lay Sanghas is gratefully accepted and encouraged. </b>In order to help defray the costs associated with providing attendees beverages, meals, and retreat space,<font color="#990000"> </font><span style="COLOR: cyan"><font color="#990000"><u>the minimum donation requested to attend this event is $20.00</u></font></span>, but everybody gives what they can. <br>
<br><b>Register by clicking here:</b> <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/12943202" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/12984201"><strong>http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/12984201</strong></a> </a> <strong>and mailing your check</strong> payable to Broward Lotus Sangha, P.O. Box 245124, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. <u>Please register as soon as possible so we can plan the meals for the day</u>. <strong>PLEASE ALSO LET US KNOW WHEN REGISTERING IF YOU INTEND TO RECEIVE THE MINDFULNESS TRAININGS SO YOU CAN COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AHEAD OF TIME</strong>. <br>
<br><strong>What to wear: <br></strong>It is best to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes and slip-on shoes. Out of respect for the monastic Sangha, please keep your legs and shoulders covered at all times, refraining from wearing shorts and/or tank tops. Short-sleeves are O.K. <br>
<br><strong>What to bring: <br></strong>In order to be kind to the earth Mother, please bring your own non-disposable water bottle, napkin and eating utensils <br>You may also wish to bring your preferred sitting arrangement <br>
<br><strong>To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha,</strong> please visit our website at <a href="http://www.browardlotussangha.org/" target="_blank"><strong>www.BrowardLotusSangha.org</strong></a><strong> <br><br>To learn more about Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his tradition,</strong> please visit <a href="http://www.plumvillage.org/" target="_blank"><strong>www.plumvillage.org</strong></a><strong> <br>
<br></strong><strong><span style="COLOR: skyblue"><font color="#000099">A Lotus Flower To You,</font></span></strong></div>
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