Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh
Magnolia Village
October 11 - 12, 2005
Special Information
Do I need to register?
No. But we would appreciate an email to let us know if you plan to attend,
how many and which days, and number in your party. Please email:
webmaster@dharmamemphis.com.
When emailing please include your name, email address, which days you plan
to attend, number in party, and where you are originating from, and a phone
number is optional. Thank You!
Will there be room for everyone who wants to come?
We are receiving a lot of interest, however we are not requiring
registration, and therefore do not have an accurate count of those
attending. We will make every effort to make everyone comfortable, and we
believe that there should be adequate space and we will make adjustments to
talks and activities.
What should I bring?
The climate is changeable,
it can be quite warm during the daytime and cool at night, so bring a
variety of loose, comfortable, casual, layered clothing. Bring outdoor
walking shoes as well as slip-on shoes. You may wish to bring a hat and
sunscreen and/or rain gear for outdoor walking. A flashlight is a good idea.
In respect of some people's allergies and sensitivities, please leave behind
any scented cosmetics (including “natural” scents). You may also want to
bring a shawl.
What do I do if I have special needs?
If you could email with any special need that you may have, we will
make every effort to make appropriate accommodations, however you may also
notify anyone at Magnolia Village upon your arrival.
Handicapped accommodations?
If you need assistance, there will be people on site that give
you what ever aid that is possible. Also, if you simply need valet parking
due to any difficulty walking please let us know, and we will be glad to
help in any way possible.
Restroom Facilities
There have been some questions about bathroom facilities. There are men and
ladies restrooms at the meditation hall with multiple stalls and showers.
There will not be any portable johns onsite.
Driving Directions?
There are driving directions listed below if you are traveling
Interstate I-55. ** see picture of signs below
Can bring any my pet?
It is requested that you please do not bring any pets to
Magnolia Village for this time.
Will there be talks in English and Vietnamese?
There will some talks in both English and Vietnamese, and we are hoping to
provide headphone stations where you can plug in your own headphones to hear
translations. The type of headphones required would be walkman-type
headphones with 1/8" jack.
Do
I need to bring my own meditation cushion?
There are some meditations cushions provided, but there are not enough for
everyone. So, if you have your own cushion, please bring it.
After arrival how can I contact someone if I need further help?
These are cellular phones you can call, pleae check back later for
additional numbers:
Binh: 662-832-1818
Barrett: 901-240-1012
What is the suggested dana?
Many of you have inquired asked about costs. There are no fees for this
special event. This tradition of making offerings to those who make these
retreats possible is called dana, which is the Pali word for generosity. There will be an opportunity to offer dana
during your visit, and it really up to you to decide how much you would like
to give. How much you give depends on the value of the teachings, your
desire to support the teachers, and those that work to make it all possible,
and of course, how much you can afford. There will be a box with a sign
marked dana in the meditation hall for Magnolia Village.
Driving Directions from I-55 (** look
signs along the way)
1.Take exit # 252 towards SARDIS - go
1.8 miles
(from Memphis this is a RIGHT turn - from
Jackson this is a LEFT turn)
2.Turn LEFT on US-51
- go 3.0 miles
3.Turn RIGHT on
BALLENTINE RD - go 2.3 miles
4.Turn LEFT on OLD
PANOLA RD - go 2.1 miles
5.Turn RIGHT on WILSON RD - go
1.2 miles
6.Turn LEFT on TOWLES RD - parking is
immediately on RIGHT
7.Arrive at 123 TOWLES RD, BATESVILLE
Look for the signs off of exit 252
**
click sign for larger image
How far is Batesville, Mississippi from where I live?
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DISTANCES TO BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 62 miles from Memphis, TN |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 268 miles from Nashville, TN |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 150 miles from Jackson, MS |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 197 miles from Little Rock, AR |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 268 miles from Nashville, TN |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 268 miles from Bowling Green, KY |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 335 miles from Montgomery, AL |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 344 miles from St Louis, MO |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 359 miles from Atlanta, GA |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 365 miles from Shreveport, LA |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 462 miles from Tulsa, OK |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 502 miles from Panama City, FL |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 513 miles from Dallas, TX |
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Batesville, Mississippi is 561 miles from Asheville, NC |
