Open Forum of Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha

in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

Our Sangha practices mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn.

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Alan added an event

Friends on the Path New Year Gathering at Olin Room, UUCR

January 17, 2010 from 9am to 10:45pm

Sunday, January 17 (inclement weather date is Sunday, January 24): Time: 9:00 a.m. (please note the early start time) until 10:40 a.m. Where: Olin Room, UU Church of Roanoke “Friends on the Path New Year Gathering” 2010 You are invited to a gather…

January 11

Alan added an event

Dharma Talk Viewing at Olin Room, UUCR

December 6, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Dharma talks, recorded at the Stonehill College Retreat in August, 2009 Dates: December 6 and December 13. Additional viewings will be scheduled in January and February. Time: 6:30 for socializing and refreshments, with viewing beg…

November 27, 2009

Gigi is now a member of Open Forum of Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha

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November 11, 2009

Alan updated an event

Walking Meditation at Roanoke Mountain Overlook

November 7, 2009 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: Roanoke Mountain Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway. Click for driving instructions.

October 28, 2009

Mike replied to Alan's discussion 'Developments at Bat Nha Monastery'

Good morning! While at retreat last week Sister Chan Khong urged us to contact our Senators as well as other potentially influential people with regard to the on-going brutalization of the monastics from Bat Nha. She asked that we try to contact the…

October 12, 2009

Alan replied to Alan's discussion 'Developments at Bat Nha Monastery'

There have been many developments since the last post; sorry for not keeping up with the updates here. As you now know, the Bat Nha monks and nuns are now taking refuge at the Phuoc Hue temple, where the authorities have not let up on persecuting th…

October 9, 2009

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September 22, 2009

Gail is now a member of Open Forum of Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha

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September 18, 2009

Alan added 3 events

Walking Meditation on November 7, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm
Zafu-Making: Stuffing on September 27, 2009 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Zafu-Making: Cutting on September 13, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

September 9, 2009

Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'What's the biggest obstacle to meditation practice?'

Hmmmm! Alan the whole teeth thing is a bit graphic *HE HE* Thank you for that image...it encouraged me to sit this morning :)

September 5, 2009

Alan replied to Mike's discussion 'What's the biggest obstacle to meditation practice?'

The early-morning time turns out to be the best for me, but I can understand how that time might not be ideal on the farm!Whatever time turns out to work best, for me the main thing is establishing the habit, making it routine like brushing your tee…

September 4, 2009

Mike replied to Mike's discussion 'What's the biggest obstacle to meditation practice?'

Thank you Alan I look forward to the day when I finally let go of everything else and make that time. I do schedule the time and most days I still am able to sit first thing; however on days like today for instance, my mind takes over and fools me i…

September 4, 2009

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