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.

Members

  • Alan
  • Gigi
  • Laurie
  • Mike
  • Gail
  • Ted Edlich
  • laura
  • Nicholas
  • Kelly Stinson-Bagby

Latest Activity

Alan added an event
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
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
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
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
1 new member joined during the past week
September 22, 2009
Gail is now a member of Open Forum of Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha
September 18, 2009
Alan added 3 events
September 9, 2009
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
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
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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This site is intended to be a place where Sangha members can share with each other various aspects of their practice of mindfulness in an atmosphere of understanding and support. We aspire to write our messages using loving, mindful speech, and to practice deep listening with compassion in order to understand the messages of our Dharma brothers and sisters. We aspire to speak from our own experience rather than give advice to others. Sangha building will take place here in the hearts and minds of each Sangha member. Use of this site is for Sangha members only, and access is not to be shared with anyone who is not a member of our Sangha. Postings are to enhance the practice of Sangha members, and are not for other uses. Please use first names only and refrain from including e-mail addresses or other contact information in messages, to ensure safety for all.

Forum

Alan

Developments at Bat Nha Monastery 3 Replies

Started by Alan. Last reply by Mike Oct. 12, 2009.

Mike

What's the biggest obstacle to meditation practice? 4 Replies

Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Sep. 5, 2009.

Ted Edlich

Hope and Hopelessness 2 Replies

Started by Ted Edlich. Last reply by Alan Jun. 18, 2009.

Alan

No-Car Day - What Do You Think? 3 Replies

Started by Alan. Last reply by Mike Apr. 30, 2009.

Mike

Open Forum Test- Becoming Real 3 Replies

Started by Mike. Last reply by Laurie Apr. 7, 2009.

Alan

From Mike: Engaged Buddhism 3 Replies

Started by Alan. Last reply by Alan Apr. 2, 2009.

Alan

From Linda 2 Replies

Started by Alan. Last reply by Alan Apr. 2, 2009.

Alan

Time Article on Energy Efficiency

Started by Alan Apr. 2, 2009.

Alan

From Mike

Started by Alan Apr. 2, 2009.

Alan

From Linda, On Her Retreat Experience

Started by Alan Apr. 2, 2009.

Alan

Creative Practice 6 Replies

Started by Alan. Last reply by Alan Apr. 2, 2009.

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