How can we find meaning, peace, and orientation for our lives in times of change? Whether it’s our personal journey of grieving, or our grieving for the losses sustained by our planet Earth, in this retreat we will learn how mindfulness can help us go through the process of grieving with more acceptance, peace and love.
Retreat Program
Before the Retreat Starts...
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The Secret to Enjoying Your Retreat
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- Stretching your body for Sitting Meditation (10:04)
- Finding the right posture for Sitting Meditation (13:23)
- Developing Mindful Breathing (8:36)
- Outdoor Walking Meditation (6:53)
- Indoor Slow Walking Meditation (4:13)
- How to Enjoy Dharma Sharing Circles Online (11:07)
- Dharma Rain: How to listen to Dharma Talks (1:42)
- The Art of Mindful Eating and Consuming (9:32)
- Practising Noble Silence at Home (3:39)
- How to Practice Touching the Earth (prostrations) (17:50)
- How to set up an Altar (16:09)
Thursday, 29 July - Self-Care in Times of Grief
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Friday, 30 July - Befriending Grief and Loss
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- Welcome to Lower Hamlet (5:03)
- 06:45-7:15 Exercise 10 mindful movements Sr Lộc Uyển (optional) (24:19)
- ⫸ LIVE 7:30-8:15 Sitting Meditation 30' and reading
- ⫸ LIVE 9:30-11:00 Dharma Talk: “Befriending Grief and Loss" by Sr. Tu Nghiêm
- Outdoor Walking Meditation (Optional)
- ⫸ LIVE 12:30-14:00 Small Group Sharing Facilitated by Monastics - for East Asia & Pacific
- 14:00-15:00 Total Relaxation (44:25)
- ⫸ LIVE 15:30-17:00 Small Group Sharing Facilitated by Monastics - for Europe, Africa, Americas & South Asia
- ☕️ 18:00-19:00 Mindful meal, enjoying time with others in the retreat (optional)
- ⫸ LIVE 20:00-20:45 Guided sitting meditation and sutra reading
Saturday, 31 July: New Beginnings
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- Welcome to New Hamlet
- ► LIVE 7:00-8:00 Ceremony to commemorate our loved ones
- ⫸ LIVE 9:30-11:00 Dharma Talk: “Strength, Peace, and New Beginning" by Sister Hoi Nghiem
- Outdoor Walking Meditation (Optional)
- ⫸ LIVE 12:30-14:00 Small Group Sharing Facilitated by Monastics - for East Asia & Pacific
- 14:00-15:00 Total Relaxation & Touching the Earth by Sister Chan Khong (57:08)
- ⫸ LIVE 15:30-17:00 Small Group Sharing Facilitated by Monastics - for Europe, Africa, Americas & South Asia
- 🍲 18:00-19:00 Mindful meal, enjoying time with others in the retreat (optional)
- ⫸ LIVE 20:00-21:00 Workshop - Healing the Pain of Loss and Separation
- ⫸ LIVE 20:00-21:00 Workshop - How to commemorate our loved ones (62:44)
- ⫸ LIVE 20:00-21:00 Workshop - Healing the Inner child (62:50)
- ⫸ LIVE 20:00-21:00 Workshop - Healing Ecological Anxiety and Grief (82:05)
- ⫸ LIVE 20:00-21:00 Workshop - Self-compassion (86:26)
- ► Live 20:00 - 21:00 Workshop: Guérir l’enfant intérieur avec le nectar de compassion (72:54)
Sunday, 1 August: Touching Eternity
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- Welcome to Upper Hamlet (8:44)
- 6:45-7:15 Exercise: Tai Chi with Sister Hao Nghiem (optional) (29:21)
- ⫸ LIVE 7:30-8:15 Guided Sitting Meditation and reading (80:09)
- ⫸ LIVE 9:30-11:00 Dharma Talk: ‟Touching Eternity” by Br. Phap Ung (147:53)
- Outdoor Walking Meditation (Optional)
- ⫸ LIVE 12:30-14:00 Small Group Sharing Facilitated by Monastics - for East Asia & Pacific
- 14:00-15:00 Total Relaxation
- ⫸ LIVE 15:30-17:00 Small Group Sharing Facilitated by Monastics - for Europe, Africa, Americas & South Asia
- ☕️ 18:00-19:00 Mindful meal, enjoying time with others in the retreat (optional)
- ⫸ Live 20:00-21:00 Sitting meditation, music and closing circle
Continuing the Journey
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- Connect to a Sangha
- Practicing in a Busy & Stressful Environment (7:26)
- Discover the "Five Mindfulness Trainings"
- Going Deeper
- Support Thich Nhat Hanh's Community
- How to Grieve by Sr. Dang Nghiem
- Live follow-up Q&A Session - Saturday, 28 August 2021, 16:00 to 17:30 with Sr. Tue Nghiem and Br. Phap Lai (118:10)
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