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

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November 11

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

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 t...

October 12

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 ...

October 9

1 new member joined during the past week

September 22

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

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September 18

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

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

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 t...

September 4

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...

September 4

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

My experience was similar to this too. I agree the biggest obstacle is the mind. I can be a terrible procrastinator, so in my case I let my mind tell me I had to allow other more "urgent" things to take priority, and I'd meditate when I had time. ...

September 2

Mike added a discussion

What's the biggest obstacle to meditation practice?

This arrived in my in box this morning from Tricycle: i'm not sure this is a discussion topic however i found this so descriptive of the obstacles that i face, i wanted to share it with you all. mike What's the biggest obstacle to meditation prac...

September 1

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