Calendar of Past Activities
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TEXAS
(for on-going weekly events in Dallas, click here: Dallas Weekly Events)
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JANUARY 2006
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Sunday, January 1, 11 am-12 noon
New Year's Day celebration & ceremony with music, movement and more.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing, Wiley Beveridge and Rev. Donna J. Little
Location: Unity Center of Light @ Storybook Ranch,
3701 S. Custer Rd. (FM 2478), McKinney, TX 75070
For more information:
www.UCLight.org
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Thursday, January 19, 7:30-9:30 pm
"Grand Opening" of Trinity River Sangha
(Community of Mindful Living).
Chanting, Sitting & Walking Meditation, Teachings, Sharing, and more.
If you would like to contribute a song, flowers, candles, or refreshments
for this special occasion, please contact Br. ChiSing:
ChiSing@InterMindful.com
Location: City Central (Clubhouse), 7407 Fair Oaks Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
For directions to City Central:
City Central Clubhouse
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Sunday, January 22, 3-5 pm
Beginners' Meditation Class (learn basics of sitting & walking meditation)
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing & core members of Trinity River Sangha (CML)
Location: City Central (Clubhouse), 7407 Fair Oaks Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
For directions to City Central:
www.citycentralapts.com
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FEBRUARY 2006
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Sunday, February 5, 3:00-4:30 pm
Br. ChiSing speaking on: "Beginning Anew"
Sponsored by students of the Mindfulness Club
at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton
Contact: Jared Crebs,
JCrebs3@yahoo.com
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Friday-Sunday, February 10-12
Zen Weekend Retreat (intensive, not for beginners)
"Christian-friendly" and open to all faiths
Facilitated by Fr. Robert Kennedy, S.J. (Br. ChiSing will be attending)
Location: Maria Kannon Zen Center, 6532 Hunnicut Rd., Dallas, TX 75227
For more information:
www.MKZC.org
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Friday-Sunday, February 17-19
"Weekend of Mindfulness" Retreat (beginner-friendly)
The Annual Texas Regional Retreat for all sanghas and students of Thich Nhat Hanh (all are welcome).
Location: (a retreat center near Austin, TX)
For more information:
www.PlumBlossomSangha.org
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MARCH 2006
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Saturday, March 11, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Beginners Meditation Class
Come learn the basics of meditation and mindfulness in this easy
3-hour class for beginners. All faiths are welcome.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing, by donation
Location: City Central (Clubhouse)
7407 Fair Oaks Ave. @ Pineland Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
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Sunday, March 12, 10 am-12 noon
Br. ChiSing speaking on: "The Buddha's Teachings on Love"
Sunday Service is at 10 am, and the Practice Forum is at 11 am,
including a short guided meditation and outdoor walking meditation.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff
3839 W. Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233
www.OakCliffUU.com
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APRIL 2006
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Saturday & Sunday, April 22 & 23
College Students "Weekend of Mindfulness" Retreat
Sponsored by students of the Mindfulness Club
at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing, by donation
Contact: Jared Crebs, JCrebs3@yahoo.com
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Saturday, April 30, 11:00 am
Br. ChiSing speaking on: "The Buddha's Teaching on Love"
Location: Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church
2001 California Lane, Arlington, TX 76015
www.arlington-tx-uu.org
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MAY 2006
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Thursday, May 18, 7:30 pm
Celebrate the Buddha
An Interfaith Celebration of Buddha's Enlightenment
Music, Poetry, Meditation, Blessing Ritual, Refreshments and
a Message by Br. ChiSing on "Awakening to Who You Really Are"
All are welcome to join us for this beautiful meditation and celebration
of "WESAK":
Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, and Nirvana
Trinity River Sangha City Central (Clubhouse), 7407 Fair Oaks Ave. @
Pineland Ave, Dallas, Texas, 75231
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JUNE 2006
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[Br. ChiSing will be on retreat with Thich
Nhat Hanh at Plum Village, France,
for the 21-Day Retreat: "Breath of the
Buddha." If you would like to attend as well,
you can find more information
at:
www.PlumVillage.org
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DECEMBER 2006
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Tuesday, December 19, 7:00 p.m.
WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
sponsored by MoonLady, etc.
at the Cathedral of Hope (Dallas, TX)
(expecting 700+ persons to attend!)
* Br. ChiSing will be in the ritual leading a Guided Meditation *
For more info, go to: www.MoonLady.com
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Thursday, December 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
WINTER SOLSTICE "Open House"
Awakening Heart Sangha's
Special Holiday Gathering
facilitated by Br. ChiSing
Topic: "BEGINNING ANEW through MINDFUL COMMUNICATION"
Location: City Central (Clubhouse)
7407 Fair Oaks Ave. @ Pineland Dr.
Dallas, TX 75231
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JANUARY 2007
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Sunday, January, 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
BREATH OF LIFE
Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship Series
at the Cathedral Of Hope
#1 - "Buddhist-Christian Dialogue:
An Interfaith Approach to Life"
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood (in Dallas)
Flyer: Catherdral of Hope
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Sunday, January, 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
BREATH OF LIFE
Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship Series
at the Cathedral Of Hope
#2 - "Buddhism, Science,
and Interfaith Spirituality"
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood (in Dallas)
Flyer: Catherdral of Hope
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FEBRUARY 2007
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Sunday, February 4, 5:30-7:30 pm
BREATH OF LIFE
Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship Series
at the Cathedral Of Hope
#3 - "Interfaith Buddhist Meditation
and 'The Art of Mindful Living' "
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood (in Dallas)
Flyer: Catherdral of Hope
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Sunday, February 18, 5:30-7:30 pm
Interfaith Multicultural
LUNAR NEW YEAR
"Celebration of Peace"
(at the Cathedral of Hope)
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing and others
5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood (in Dallas)
Flyer: Lunar New Year Celebration of Peace
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Friday PM - Sunday AM, February 23-25
WEEKEND MINDFULNESS RETREAT
NEAR AUSTIN, TEXAS
Facilitated by Br. Chan Huy
(a Dharma Teacher ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh)
Carpools from Dallas arranged by Br. ChiSing
For more info, contact: ChiSing@InterMindful.com
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Sunday, February 25, 7:00-9:00 pm
MEDITATION AT COSMIC CAFE
Meditation, music, teaching and sharing. Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
with the world flutes music of Cornell Kinderknecht. Open to all.
Flyer: Meditation & More @Cosmic Cafe
Cosmic Cafe (upstairs)
2912 Oaklawn Ave, Dallas, Texas 75219
http://www.cosmiccafedallas.com
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MARCH 2007
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Sunday, March 4, 10:00 am
"THE GREAT SHIFT HAS BEGUN"
Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff
Br. ChiSing will deliver the sermon at the Sunday morning service.
3839 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75233.
Website
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Sunday, March 11, 11:00 am
"TAKING REFUGE IN THE THREE JEWELS OF ENLIGHTENMENT"
Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church
Br. ChiSing will deliver the sermon at the Sunday morning service.
2001 California Lane, Arlington, Texas 76015.
Website
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Sunday, March 11, 3:00 pm
"THE SIX QUALITIES OF BUDDHAS-IN-TRAINING"
University of North Texas
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Denton, Texas.
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Sunday, March 11, 7:00-9:00 pm
MEDITATION & MORE @ COSMIC CAFE
Meditation, music, teaching and sharing. Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
with the world flutes music of Cornell Kinderknecht. Open to all.
Flyer: Meditation & More @ Cosmic Cafe
Cosmic Cafe (upstairs)
2912 Oaklawn Ave, Dallas, Texas 75219.
Website
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Tuesday, March 20, 7:30-9:00 pm
SPRING EQUINOX EVE MEDITATION
Meditation and Kirtan chanting. Collaboration with Ananda Dallas Center
Ananda Dallas Center
4901 Keller Springs Road, Suite 103, Addison, TX 75001
Website: http://www.anandadallas.org
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Sunday, March 25, 10:30 am
"THE MIRACLES OF MINDFULNESS"
Community Unitarian Universalist Church of Plano, Texas
Br. ChiSing will deliver the sermon at the Sunday morning service.
Music by Cornell Kinderknecht and Dorayne Breedlove.
2875 East Parker Road, Plano, Texas 75074
Website: http://cms.uuplano.org
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Sunday, March 25, 7:00-9:00 pm
MEDITATION & MORE @ COSMIC CAFE
Meditation, music, teaching and sharing. Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
with the world flutes music of Cornell Kinderknecht. Open to all.
Flyer: Meditation & More @ Cosmic Cafe
Cosmic Cafe (upstairs)
2912 Oaklawn Ave, Dallas, Texas 75219.
Website
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APRIL 2007
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Saturday, April 7, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
INTERFAITH Pre-Easter "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
"Holy Saturday: THE SACRED PAUSE
Between Crucifixion and Resurrection"
Instructions, Sitting & walking meditation, Eating meditation,
Mindful movement, Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Location: Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1111 Cordell St, Denton TX 76201.
Website
Flyer: Denton Day of Mindfulness
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Sunday, April 8, 10:30 am
EASTER SERVICE
Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Br. ChiSing will deliver the sermon at the Easter Sunday service.
1111 Cordell St, Denton TX 76201.
Website
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Sunday, April 8, 4:00-6:00 pm
GLOBAL SACRED MUSIC CELEBRATION
"Reflections on hope, peace, and the divine"
Sponsored by DFW International Community Alliance
Br. ChiSing and
Cornell Kinderknecht, world flutes.
Eastern Faiths musical presentation.
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest, Dallas, Texas
Website: http://www.dfwinternational.org/festival/Sacred.php
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Saturday, April 14, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Note new date)
INTERFAITH Post-Easter "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
"After Resurrecting, THEN WHAT?"
Instructions, Sitting & walking meditation, Eating meditation,
Mindful movement, Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Location: Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 website
Flyer: Dallas Day of Mindfulness
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Tuesday, April 17, 7:30-9:00 pm
EARTH DAY Meditation and Kirtan Chanting
An Interfaith Ananda-Buddhist collaboration
with Ananda Yoga Center of Dallas (Paramhansa Yogananda)
4901 Keller Springs Road, Suite 103, Addison, TX 75001
Website: http://www.anandadallas.org
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Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 pm
Br. ChiSing will teach a one-hour class on Eastern Religions
at the Cathedral of Hope UCC.
5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood, Dallas, Texas
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MAY 2007 - "Enlightenment Month"
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Wednesday, May 2, 6:15 pm
Br. ChiSing will teach a one-hour class on Buddhism
@ Cathedral of Hope UCC
5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood, Dallas, Texas
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Sunday, May 20, 5:30-7:30 pm
BREATH OF LIFE (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
"WESAK: Annual Buddhist Celebration of ENLIGHTENMENT"
Meditation, music, ritual, readings, teaching.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing and others.
Deaf Interpretation will be provided.
Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs @ Inwood, Dallas, Texas
Flyer: Enlightenment Day
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Tuesday, May 22, 7:30-9:00 pm
KIRTAN AND MEDITATION
An Interfaith Ananda-Buddhist collaboration
with Ananda Yoga Center of Dallas (Paramhansa Yogananda)
Honoring Buddha's birth and enlightenment.
4901 Keller Springs Road, Suite 103, Addison, TX 75001
Website: http://www.anandadallas.org
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JUNE 2007
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Sunday, June 10, 9:00 am
Many Paths: One Presence - Buddhist Spirituality
Unity Church of Dallas
The weekly series will focus on Buddhism.
Br. ChiSing will lead chanting, ritual, meditation,
and a dialogue with Rev. Ed Townley.
Flute music by Cornell Kinderknecht
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas 75230
Website: www.unitydallas.org
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Tuesday, June 19, 7:30-9:00 pm
MONTHLY MEDITATION AND KIRTAN CHANTING
An Interfaith Ananda/Buddhist collaboration
with Ananda Yoga Center of Dallas (Paramhansa Yogananda)
4901 Keller Springs Road, Suite 103, Addison, TX 75001
Facilitated by Sue Chadwick and Br. ChiSing.
Website: http://www.anandadallas.org
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JULY 2007
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Sunday, July 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
SPECIAL GATHERING AT "BREATH OF LIFE" (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
Guest speaker: Dr. Ruben Habito (Zen Teacher) www.MKZC.org
Guest musician: Michael Gott www.MichaelGott.com
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Ln
Dallas, Texas 75230
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AUGUST 2007
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Saturday, August 11, 9am - 5pm
DAY OF MINDFULNESS
Instructions, Sitting & walking meditation, Eating meditation,
Mindful movement, Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
@ Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas 75230
Flyer: Dallas Day of Mindfulness
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Friday, August 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Ananda Dallas Kirtan Chanting and Meditation led by Raghu Clark
Ananda Dallas Meditation and Yoga Center
4901 Keller Springs Road, Suite 103, Addison, TX 75001
Website: http://www.AnandaDallas.org
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SEPTEMBER 2007
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Friday, September 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
"WORLD PEACE DAY"
The Message and Music of Peace
Led by Rev. Dr. Petra Weldes, Michael Gott, and Br. ChiSing
With musicians Cornell Kinderknecht (flutes) and Michael Kenny (drums)
Center for Spiritual Living
International Place
4801 Spring Valley Road, Dallas TX 75244
Web: www.csldallas.org, Phone: 972-866-9988
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Sunday, September 23, 5:30-7:30 pm
"AUTUMN EQUINOX CELEBRATION"
BREATH OF LIFE (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
Meditation, music, ritual, readings, teaching.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Musicians: Michael Gott, Robin Hackett, Cornell Kinderknecht
Sign Language Interpretation for the deaf will be provided.
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas 75230
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OCTOBER 2007 - "Buddhist Awareness Month"
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Thursday, October 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
THICH NHAT HANH'S 81st BIRTHDAY @ Awakening Heart Sangha
Special gathering to honor our teacher.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Location: City Central (Clubhouse)
7407 Fair Oaks Ave. @ Pineland Ave., Dallas, TX 75231
Click for Awakening Heart Sangha information (including directions / map)
→ See other events celebrating Thich Nhat Hanh's birthday
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TUESDAY "Gentle Zen"
Awaken to You Inner Buddha Joyfully!
Every Tuesday Evening in October, 7 p.m.
@ Center for Spiritual Living, Dallas
5-week course facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Center for Spiritual Living
Web: www.csldallas.org, Phone: 972-866-9988
Flyer: Gentle Zen
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Friday, October 19, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
BUDDHIST MOVIE NIGHT @ Center for Spiritual Living
Hosted by Br. ChiSing
"A Walk of Wisdom" by Victoria Holt
"Peace is Every Step: Meditation in Action"
(The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh)
Center for Spiritual Living
International Place
4801 Spring Valley Road, Dallas TX 75244
Web: www.csldallas.org, Phone: 972-866-9988
→ See other events celebrating Thich Nhat Hanh's birthday
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Sunday, October 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
A Celebration of a Modern-Day Bodhisattva:
THICH NHAT HANH'S 81st BIRTHDAY @ Breath of Life
A beautiful evening of music, meditation, ritual, poetry
and candlelight blessings to honor our teacher.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Guest musicians: Michael Gott and others from Center for Spiritual Living
(Sangha potluck follows)
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
→ See other events celebrating Thich Nhat Hanh's birthday
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NOVEMBER 2007
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Friday, November 2 - Sunday, November 4
FINDING HAPPINESS AND PEACE:
The Heart of Truthful and Loving Communication
A 3-day retreat in Houston, TX sponsored by
The Mindfulness Practice Community of Houston.
Facilitated by Br. Michael Ciborski.
For information and registration, visit:
MpcHouston.org
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WEDNESDAY "The Tao of Christ"
@ Unity Church of Dallas
Nov. 14 & 28 and Dec. 5 & 12
An Interfaith Buddhist Exploration of the Life and
Teachings of Jesus and Other Christian Mystics
(through study, meditation, music, mindful movement and creative expression)
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas 75230
Phone: 972.233.7106
Website: www.UnityDallas.org
Flyer: The Tao of Christ
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Saturday, November 17, 9am - 5pm
DAY OF MINDFULNESS Retreat
Instructions, Sitting & walking meditation, Eating meditation,
Mindful movement, Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas 75230
Flyer: Dallas Day of Mindfulness
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Sunday, November 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Breath of Life (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
SPECIAL PRE-THANKSGIVING GATHERING
Vegetarian Potluck Meal follows
Celebrate and show gratidute for community.
Music, meditation, ritual, readings, and teachings
followed by a vegetarian potluck meal.
(Bring a vegetarian dish to share.)
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Guest musician: Robin Hackett
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
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DECEMBER 2007
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Sunday, December 16, 10:00 am
"THE MIRACLES OF MINDFULNESS"
Pathways Church
Br. ChiSing will speak at the Sunday morning service.
Pathways Unitarian Universalist Church
525 South Nolen Drive, Suite 300. Southlake, TX 76092
Website
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Sunday, December 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Breath of Life (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
"Holiday Season" Meditation & Dinner
Celebrate and show gratidute for community.
Music, meditation, ritual, readings, and teachings
followed by a vegetarian potluck meal.
(Bring a vegetarian dish to share.)
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
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Friday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
WINTER SOLSTICELEBRATION
sponsored by Earth Rhythms (MoonLady, etc.)
at the Cathedral of Hope (Dallas, TX)
(expecting 700+ persons to attend!)
* Br. ChiSing will be participating with the Buddhist Interfaith Ensemble *
For more info, go to: www.EarthRhythms.org
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JANUARY 2008
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Opening Ceremory of the Season for Nonviolence
Wednesday Gathering @ Center for Spiritual Living
Celebrate your commitment to peace through music,
dance, ritual, words, drumming and song.
Breath of Life members Cornell Kinderknecht, Monica Lecrone,
and Br. ChiSing will be participating in the ceremony.
International Place, 4801 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75244, Phone: 972-866-9988
Website: www.64-days.org
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FEBRUARY 2008
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Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 9am-5pm
DAY OF MINDFULNESS Retreat
Treat yourself to heart-opening day of peace, joy, wisdom, and community
through Sitting & Walking meditation, Eating meditation, Mindful movement,
Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Center for Spiritual Living
International Place, 4801 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75244, Phone: 972-866-9988
Click here for details and online registration
Flyer: Day of Mindfulness
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Friday, February 8, 2008 - Sunday, February 10, 2008
Re-Energize Texas Summit
Br. ChiSing is a keynote speaker
at this youth climate conference
University of Texas at Austin
Re-Energize Texas website: www.ReEnergizeTexas.org
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Saturday, February 9, 2008 - 7:00pm
Sacred Sounds Concert
World Flutes, Tibetan and Crystal Bowls, Vocal Toning
Cornell Kinderknecht: World Flutes, Jodi Roberts: Tibetan Bowls,
Paul Hubbard: Crystal Bowls and Vocal Harmonics
An amazing musical and meditative experience. New and ancient instruments
combine with human voice for a magical evening of beautiful sound.
MoveStudio, 17602 Preston Rd, Ste 108, Dallas, 75248
More info at: www.CornellK.com
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Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Interfaith Buddhist
LUNAR NEW YEAR "Celebration of Joy"
Breath of Life (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
Meditation, music, ritual, readings, teaching.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing and others.
Sign language interpretation (ASL) provided.
Musicians:
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
Click here for details.
Download a flyer.
Download a program.
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MARCH 2008
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 7:00 pm
"A Wednesday Gathering" @ Center for Spiritual Living
A rich and powerful midweek experience of music and message
to deepen and enliven your spiritual and personal growth.
Br. ChiSing will be the guest speaker.
Guest musician: Cornell Kinderknecht.
International Place, 4801 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75244, Phone: 972-866-9988
Website: www.CSLdallas.org
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Friday PM - Sunday AM, March 7-9, 2008
"The Miracle of Mindfulness"
WEEKEND MINDFULNESS RETREAT near Austin, Texas
In the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. All are welcome!
Facilitated by Br. Chan Huy
Sponsored by Plum Blossom Sangha of Austin.
Website for more information: www.PlumBlossomSangha.org
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Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 7:00pm - Boerne, Texas
Sacred Sounds "CONCERT IN THE CAVE"
Cornell Kinderknecht (World Flutes)
Jodi Roberts (Tibetan Singing Bowls)
Join us for an amazing musical and meditative experience.
The healing sounds of these ancient instruments—wood flutes
and Tibetan bowls—come together in a magical setting to
create an evening of exquisite joy.
Cave Without a Name,
325 Kreutzberg Rd, Boerne, TX 78006 (near San Antonio), 830-537-4212
Tickets: $25. More info at: www.CornellK.com
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Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 11:00 am
Dharma Punx - Austin, Texas
Br. ChiSing speaking: "Awakening the Heart of Joy"
(Spring Equinox / Easter)
Austin Zen Center, 3014 Washington Sq, Austin, TX 78705
www.myspace.com/austindharmapunx
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Friday, March 28, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Lunafest Dallas Film Festival
Short films by, for, about women. Hosted by Dr. Ronit Mor.
Guest artists: Michael Gott and Charity Lankford.
Information at: www.LunafestDallas.com
Center for Spiritual Living
International Place, 4801 Spring Valley Road, Dallas TX 75244
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Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 9am-5pm
DAY OF MINDFULNESS Retreat
@ Unity Church of Dallas
Treat yourself to a heart-opening day of peace, joy, wisdom, and
community through Sitting & Walking meditation,
Eating meditation, Mindful movement, Teachings,
Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
$50-$70 sliding donation.
Location: Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 website
Download a flyer: Day of Mindfulness.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 11:00am
Center for Spiritual Living - Youth Education
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing.
Center for Spiritual Living
International Place, 4801 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75244, Phone: 972-866-9988
Website: www.cslDallas.org
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APRIL 2008
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 7:00pm
Closing Ceremory of the Season for Nonviolence
Wednesday Gathering @ Center for Spiritual Living
Celebrate your commitment to peace through music,
dance, ritual, words, drumming and song.
Breath of Life members Cornell Kinderknecht, Monica Lecrone,
and Br. ChiSing will be participating in the ceremony.
Center for Spiritual Living
International Place, 4801 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75244, Phone: 972-866-9988
Website: www.64-days.org
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 11:00 am
Earth Day WALKING MEDITATION
@ Collin County Community College Prestonridge Campus (Frisco)
Br. ChiSing will lead students, faculty, and others (all are welcome)
in Walking Meditation honoring Earth Day. We'll begin our walk
following the Official Proclamation and Welcoming Ceremony at 11am.
Please join us and gather on "the Quad" by 10:45am.
Then stay and support our planet at this yearly celebration (11am-2pm).
Sangha member Cornell Kinderknecht and other musicians performing.
Free and open to the public.
Location: Collin County Community College, Prestonridge Campus
9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75035.
Website: www.ccccd.edu/earthday
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Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Breath of Life (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
EARTH DAY GATHERING
Vegetarian Potluck Meal follows
The Four Noble Truths Revisited
Celebrate and show gratidute for community.
Music, meditation, ritual, readings, and teachings
followed
by a vegetarian potluck meal.
(Bring a vegetarian dish to share.)
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Music provided by Robin Hackett, Lainey Bernstein,
Charity Lankford, Alva Baltimore, and Debbie Raymaker.
Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
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MAY 2008 "Enlightenment Month"
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Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 10:30am
The Global Heart - Dallas
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
The Global Heart Dallas
Located in the Dallas Childrens Theater Center
5938 Skillman St., Dallas, Texas 75231
Website (including a map): www.GlobalHeart-Dallas.com
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Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 5:05pm
WESAK: Celebration of Enlightenment
Music, meditation, Qigong, Dance, Ritual, Poetry
Message by Br. ChiSing on "A NEW EARTH" (Eckhart Tolle)
Musicians:
Breath of Life (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship)
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Ln (between Preston and Hillcrest)
Dallas, Texas 75230
Click here for details.
Download a flyer.
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JUNE 2008
"BIG MIND / BIG HEART Month"
(Learn more about Big Mind at www.genpo.org)
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Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 5:30pm
Summer Solstice Celebration
@ Breath of Life (Interfaith Mindfulness Fellowship
Music, meditation, ritual, sharing
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
Music by Stefan Mitchell
Community vegetarian potluck follows
Bring a friend! Bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic
beverage to share.
Location: Unity Church of Dallas,
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 9am-5pm
DAY OF MINDFULNESS Retreat
@ Unity Church of Dallas
Treat yourself to a heart-opening day of peace, joy, wisdom, and
community through Sitting & Walking meditation,
Eating meditation, Mindful movement, Teachings,
Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
$50-$70 sliding donation.
Location: Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 website
Click for more information and online registration.
Download a flyer: Day of Mindfulness.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 10am-3pm
EDINA Healing Energy Workshop
For more information visit www.edinahealingtemple.com and contact Melissa.
Location: Unity Church of Dallas,
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
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Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 5-9pm
Breath of Life special event
"BIG MIND / BIG HEART" Evening Workshop
Experience an innovative and effective process
which blends traditional Zen and contemporary
psychotherapy to facilitate the experience of
initial "awakening / enlightenment."
Facilitated by Alan Davidson (training under Genpo Roshi)
$10-$60 suggested donation (dinner is provided)
Please invite friends, you won't want to miss this!
Location: Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Learn more about Big Mind at www.genpo.org
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MINNESOTA
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NOVEMBER 2006
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Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Minneapolis / St. Paul (Twin Cities)
Interfaith "Day of Mindfulness" Retreat
An experiential retreat on the practice of being deeply
present to Life in oneself, in others and all of Nature
Theme: "The Heart of Awakening"
Instructions, Sitting & walking meditation, Eating meditation, Mindful movement,
Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Location: MAYFLOWER CHURCH (UCC)
106 E. Diamond Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55419
www.mayflowermpls.org
Flyer: 061104-DoM.pdf
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APRIL 2007
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Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 29
~ Br. ChiSing's Minnesota Tour ~
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Friday, April 20, 5:30 pm
"MINDFULNESS FOR STUDENTS" Club
Mayo Memorial Meditation Room
University of Minnesota
Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~mind4stu
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Saturday, April 21, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
UMN "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
Instructions, Sitting & walking meditation, Eating meditation,
Mindful movement,
Teachings, Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Sponsored by Mindfulness for Students Club at the University of Minnesota
Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~mind4stu
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Sunday, April 22
Clouds in Water Zen Center
Br. ChiSing will deliver a dharma talk at the morning service.
308 Prince Street, Suite 120, St. Paul, MN 55101
Website: http://www.cloudsinwater.org
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Sunday, April 22, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
BLOOMING HEART SANGHA
Heartwood Mindfulness Practice Center
3706 East 34th Street, Minneapolis, MN
Website: http://www.bloomingheart.org
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Tuesday, April 24, 11:35 am
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Br. ChiSing will speak at the Chapel Service
3000 5th St. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Website: http://www.unitedseminary-mn.org
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Thursday, April 26, 6:30-9:00 pm
Evening of Mindfulness at Mayflower Church (Note new location)
Mayflower Community Congregational Church
106 East Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: http://www.mayflowermpls.org
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Friday, April 27, 9:30-11:00 am
Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center
Common Ground Meditation Center
3400 E. 26th St., Minneapolis
Website: http://www.oceandharma.org
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Friday, April 27, 5:30 pm
"MINDFULNESS FOR STUDENTS" Club
Mayo Memorial Meditation Room
University of Minnesota
Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~mind4stu
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Saturday, April 28, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
MINNEAPOLIS Interfaith "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
@ Mayflower Church UCC
"A RETURN TO SPIRIT: Simplicity,
Surrender and Surprise"
An experiential retreat on the practice of being deeply
present to Life in oneself, in others and all of Nature
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
Mayflower Community Congregational Church
106 East Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: http://www.mayflowermpls.org
Flyer: Minneapolis Day of Mindfulness
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Sunday, April 29, 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Morning service @ Mayflower Church UCC
106 E. Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: www.mayflowermpls.org
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OCTOBER 2007
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Friday, October 5, 2007 9:30-11:00 am
Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center
Common Ground Meditation Center
3400 E. 26th St., Minneapolis
Website: http://www.oceandharma.org
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Friday, October 5, 2007 - 5:30 pm
"MINDFULNESS FOR STUDENTS" Club
University of Minnesota
Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~mind4stu
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Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
MINNEAPOLIS Interfaith "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
@ Mayflower Church UCC
"SHABBAT SHALOM:
Personal and Collective 'Sabbath'
as the Practice of Radical Peace"
An experiential retreat on the practice of being deeply
present to Life in oneself, in others and all of Nature
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
Mayflower Community Congregational Church
106 East Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: http://www.mayflowermpls.org
Flyer: Minneapolis Day of Mindfulness
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Sunday, October 7, 2007
Clouds in Water Zen Center
Br. ChiSing will deliver a dharma talk at the morning service.
308 Prince Street, Suite 120, St. Paul, MN 55101
Website: http://www.cloudsinwater.org
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APRIL 2008
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Friday, April 4, 2008 9:30-11:00 am
Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
Common Ground Meditation Center
3400 E. 26th St., Minneapolis
Website: http://www.oceandharma.org
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Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:00-8:30 pm
EVENING OF MINDFULNESS
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
University of Minnesota
Mindfulness for Students Club
Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~mind4stu
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Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
MINNEAPOLIS Interfaith "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
@ Mayflower Church UCC
An experiential retreat on the practice of being deeply
present to Life in oneself, in others and all of Nature
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing
Mayflower Community Congregational Church
106 East Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: http://www.mayflowermpls.org
Flyer: Minneapolis Day of Mindfulness
Get more information and register online
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Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 9:45 am
Mayflower Church UCC Youth Group
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
106 E. Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Website: www.mayflowermpls.org
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CALIFORNIA
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JANUARY 2008
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Friday, January 25, 2008 - 6:30-9:30 pm
Interfaith Christian
EVENING OF MINDFULNESS
First Congregational Church of Oakland UCC
2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.) Oakland, CA 94612
Flyer: Evening of Mindfulness
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MAY 2007
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Sunday, May 13 - Monday, May 14
~ Br. ChiSing's San Francisco Tour ~
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Sunday, May 13, 10:30 am
GBF
San Francisco Buddhist Center
37 Bartlett Street, San Francisco, CA
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Monday, May 14, 5:30-6:30 pm
LGBT Meditation Group
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street - San Francisco, CA
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Monday, May 14, 7:00-9:00 pm
Q-Sangha
Hartford Zen Center
57 Hartford, San Francisco, CA
Website: http://www.mccsf.org/qsangha
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APRIL 2008
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Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
LOS ANGELES "DAY OF MINDFULNESS"
Treat yourself to a heart-opening day of peace, joy, wisdom,
and
community through Sitting & Walking meditation,
Eating meditation, Mindful movement, Teachings,
Journal-writing, Sharing circles, Music, etc.
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
$40-$60 sliding donation.
Sangha Center for Spiritual Living
Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science
7641 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
For more information and registration, contact
Victoria Emerson (714-625-7879)
Download a flyer: LA Day of Mindfulness
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Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 10:30 am
GBF
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
San Francisco Buddhist Center
37 Bartlett Street, San Francisco, CA
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Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Mission Sangha
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
3271 20th St at Folsom
San Francisco, CA 94110
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Monday, April 14, 5:30-6:30 pm
LGBT Meditation Group
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street - San Francisco, CA
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Monday, April 14, 2008 - 7:00-9:00 pm
Q-Sangha
Guest speaker: Br. ChiSing
Hartford Zen Center
57 Hartford, San Francisco, CA
Website: http://www.mccsf.org/qsangha
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Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 10am-2pm
A "Spiritual Tuneup"
CHRISTIAN MINDFULNESS
St. Louis, MO
Facilitated by Br. ChiSing.
Meditation, Inspiration, and Transformation.
The Art of Being Deeply Present to God in Oneself in Others and in All Creation.
Presented by Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis (MO).
For information and registration: 314-361-3221
Flyer: Christian Mindfulness
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