Dwelling Peacefully in the Present Moment
A Weekend Retreat with Meditation Teachers
Anh-Huong Nguyen and Thu Nguyen
May 19 - 21, 2006
Claymont Court, Charles Town, West Virginia
Outdoor walking meditation
Life can only be found in the present moment. Through the techniques of conscious breathing, we will go back to the present moment where all wonders of life are found. By learning to be aware of every movement, every thought, and every feeling that arise in our daily life, we will touch the peace that is within us and all around us. With continued practice, we will be able to touch the pain that lies deep in us - the fear, anger, and despair - with mindfulness and tenderness so we can be healed and transformed.
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Retreat Schedule From
6pm May 19 until 2pm May 21, 2006 Friday evening: Dinner, Orientation, Sitting meditation. Saturday morning: Guided sitting meditation, Breakfast, Outdoor walking meditation, Talk.
Saturday afternoon: Lunch, Tea meditation, Total body relaxation /
Mindful movements.
Saturday evening: Dinner, Group discussion, Sitting meditation /
Touching the earth.
Sunday morning: Sitting meditation, Breakfast, Outdoor walking
meditation, Talk / Questions and answers. Sunday afternoon: Lunch, Closing circle.
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Anh-Huong
Nguyen and Thu Nguyen have practiced the art
of mindful living with Thich Nhat Hanh for 27 years. They have led mindfulness
retreats in the United States since 1988 and in 1992 were among the first
students to be ordained as Dharma teachers by Thich Nhat Hanh. Anh-Huong has
also worked with Thich Nhat Hanh translating many of his books into English,
including The Sun My Heart and The
Diamond that Cuts through Illusion. They are principal teachers at the
Mindfulness Practice Center of Fairfax (www.mpcf.org).
Claymont Court (www.claymont.org) is located on 369 acres of forest and farmland in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia, less than 90 minutes by car from Washington, D.C., or Baltimore.
The cost of the retreat, including meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch) and overnight accommodations is $220 per person. Room accommodation is of dormitory style with three or more beds per room. A limited number of rooms with double beds are reserved for couples. We ask that all participants be at least 13 years of age. A fifty percent deposit is required to reserve a place. (All but $25 of the deposit will be refunded if notification of cancellation is received prior to May 12, 2006.) The balance is due upon arrival at the retreat. A confirmation letter with a map and other necessary information will be mailed or e-mailed to each participant.
To register, please complete the coupon below and send with your deposit to Thu Nguyen, 10413 Adel Road, Oakton, VA 22124. For more information, e-mail the retreat registrar at info@mpcf.org or call 703-938-1377.
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