Thich Nhat Hanh
Oregon Retreat with Thu and Anh-Huong Nguyen - August 2017
Registration Deadline July 30, 2017
Join us for a retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh August 3-6, 21017 with Dharma Teachers Thu and Anh-Huong Nguyen.
Embracing the Inner Child with Mindfulness: The Art of Cultivating Compassion and Happiness
Whether or not we can remember the difficult times we have all had as children, there is a suffering child in each of us. We try to keep ourselves busy - either with work or through consumption - because we do not want to experience that suffering all over again. But the wounded child is always there, longing for our return. Running away from this child can prolong the suffering.During this retreat, we come together as a community to practice mindful breathing, sitting, walking, mindful movement and eating in order to touch the peace and happiness that are available in the present moment. Mindfulness also helps us to be there so that we can hear our inner child's voice calling for help. The community's collective energy of mindfulness and compassion will embrace and heal us, as well as the wounded child in each of us. When we have healed ourselves, our relationships with others become much easier.
Our Practice
This silent retreat (with time for sharing and discussion) allows us to let our minds and bodies rest in the present moment. We will have sitting and walking meditation, silent meals, group discussion, working meditation, deep relaxation, and Dharma talks. We cultivate a practice of mindfulness, ease and love.
Accommodations
Rooms will be double occupancy or quad occupancy. Certain rooms have bunk beds. If you are physically able to use the upper bunk of a bunk bed, please let us know on the registration form as that will support the maximum number of retreatants. We may have opportunities for couples to share their own double occupancy room. If this is desired, please let us know in the comments of the registration form. Read about the Alton L. Collins retreat center here.
Cost
Retreat registration is $425 with scholarships available. The retreat registration only covers the cost of holding the retreat. Our Teachers are paid through your donations at the retreat. We will have opportunities at the retreat to make donations for the teachers.
About The Teachers
Anh-Huong and Thu Nguyen have been practicing mindfulness in the tradition of the Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh for 30 years. They have led mindfulness retreats in the United States since 1988 and in 1992 were among the first students to be ordained as meditation teachers by Thich Nhat Hanh. Anh-Huong is the author of "Opening the Heart of Compassion", a guided meditation CD and co-author with Thich Nhat Hanh of "Walking Meditation", a multimedia manual on mindful walking. She has also translated several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books into English, including "The Sun My Heart" and "The Diamond that Cuts through Illusion".
This retreat is presented by the Many Rivers Order of Interbeing Sangha of Oregon and SW Washington.