Important Information
On Sept 21, a children's program will be provided for ages 6-12 during the Dharma Talk and Five Mindfulness Training ceremony
When days of mindfulness are full, we invite you to continue checking back on the Eventbrite link above, as when cancellations occur more space will open up for folks to register to attend. We do not keep a waiting list for these events.
If you have registered and need to cancel, if you have an Eventbrite account, you can cancel through your account. If you do not have an Eventbrite account, please let us know about your need to cancel by emailing our registration office.
Note for OI members: Members of the Order of Interbeing are welcome to come on any Day of Mindfulness and do not need to register. We invite you to come wearing your brown jacket.
Essential Practices of Mindful Living (video series): To learn more about the basic practices that are included during our days of mindfulness programming, please click here.
We ask that all guests please observe our dress code. Out of respect for our monastic brothers and sisters, please wear sleeves that cover the shoulders (short sleeves are acceptable), shirts that cover the midriff, and long pants or long skirts that are loose-fitting and cover the knees at all times. Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, nor tight-fitting clothing. We kindly ask friends to dress modestly for the duration of their time with us and to share this information with anyone attending the event with you.
Donations. For participation in the Day of Mindfulness, a donation is greatly appreciated to keep the monastery open and able to receive guests. You will find donation boxes in the meditation and dining halls or you can donate online.
Scheduled events occur rain or shine.
Schedule
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Gate open to receive registered visitors
9:00 AM – Walking Meditation
10:15 AM – Short guided meditation, followed by a Dharma talk by Xuong Nghiem (in Vietnamese, with English translation)
A children's program will be provided for ages 6-12 during the Dharma Talk and Five Mindfulness Training ceremony
11:30 AM – Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
12:30 PM – Vegetarian Lunch (provided)
2:00 PM – Day of Mindfulness concludes
About Sun Day
Sun Day is a worldwide day of action to celebrate the power of clean energy. On September 21st, people everywhere will be showcasing solar installations, electric homes and vehicles running on clean power. September 21 is the solar equinox - one of the two days of the year when all of the world gets an equal amount of sunlight, showing how the sun unites us.
Read more about Thay's devotion to Mother Earth and relationship to Father Sun in 10 Intimate Conversations with Mother Earth and A Love Letter to the Planet
