Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh
Magnolia Village
October 11 - 12, 2005
On Tuesday October 11, 2005 at 03:00 pm,
all are welcomed who are interested in the Five Mindfulness Trainings with
Sister Chân Không & Monastics.
5 Mindfulness Trainings
The First Mindfulness Training
Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to
cultivating compassion and learning ways to protect the lives of people,
animals, plants and minerals. I am determined not to kill, not to let others
kill, and not to support any act of killing in the world, in my thinking,
and in my way of life.
The Second Mindfulness Training
Aware of suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing and
oppression, I am committed to cultivating loving kindness and learning ways
to work for the well-being of people, animals, plants and minerals. I will
practice generosity by sharing my time, energy and material resources with
those who are in real need. I am determined not to steal and not to possess
anything that should belong to others. I will respect the property of
others, but I will prevent others from profiting from human suffering or the
suffering of other species on Earth.
The Third Mindfulness Training
Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct, I am committed to
cultivating responsibility and learning ways to protect the safety and
integrity of individuals, couples, families and society. I am determined not
to engage in sexual relations without love and a long-term commitment. To
preserve the happiness of myself and others, I am determined to respect my
commitments and the commitments of others. I will do everything in my power
to protect children from sexual abuse and to prevent couples and families
from being broken by sexual misconduct.
The Fourth Mindfulness Training
Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to
listen to others, I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep
listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and relieve others
of their suffering. Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I
am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence,
joy and hope. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain and
will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain
from uttering words that can cause division or discord, or that can cause
the family or the community to break. I am determined to make all efforts to
reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small.
The Fifth Mindfulness
Training
Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful consumption, I am committed to
cultivating good health, both physical and mental, for myself, my family and
my society by practicing mindful eating, drinking and consuming. I will
ingest only items that preserve peace, well-being and joy in my body, in my
consciousness and in the collective body and consciousness of my family and
society. I am determined not to use alcohol or any other intoxicant or to
ingest foods or other items that contain toxins, such as certain TV
programs, magazines, books, films and conversations. I am aware that to
damage my body or my consciousness with these poisons is to betray my
ancestors, my parents, my society and future generations. I will work to
transform violence, fear, anger and confusion in myself and in society by
practicing a diet for myself and for society. I understand that a proper
diet is crucial for self-transformation and for the transformation of
society.
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Many questions can be
answered by viewing the FAQ
page here |
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For more information,
please call 662-832-1818
662-402-0559, or (this number english speaking only 901-240-1012) |
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Information also
available by email at:
webmaster@dharmamemphis.com |
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For more information
about Magnolia Village
click here |
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If you are traveling by
airplane, use Memphis, Int. Airport, TN. |
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Please bring a sleeping
bag and camping tent if possible. |
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You are more than welcome
to greet Thay and Sangha at the airport
(arrival time October 10, 2005 6:28pm Northwest
Airlines Memphis) |
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There will be space for
tents for those wishing to camp on site |
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You may also park a RV in
the parking area (no hookups) |
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For some area
accommodations click
here |
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FAQ: Do I need to
register? What should I bring?
click here |
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There will be some
Parallax books available at Magnolia Village |
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You are more than welcome
to say goodbye to Thay and Sangha at the airport
(departure time October 13, 2005
2:25pm Memphis Airport) |
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Please spread the word !
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