"Looking deeply into reality to see the true nature of all dharmas, meditation helps us to let go of all seeking, wishing, and fears." from Chanting from the Heart by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, the sixth of Fourteen Verses for Meditation.
It is the sixth day of our fasting retreat and fourteen days of mindfulness here in Las Vegas. We have had many wonderful opportunities to join together as a community. The Day of Mindfulness on May 8 at Stillpoint was a great success. Attending were twelve bright Buddhas who sat, walked, sang, ate listened deeply and spoke with loving speech during our many hours together. I was sorry we did not get a photo of us as I would have liked to include it in this blog.
We did make a recording of the talk I offered and will be posting it in ten-minute clips on youtube as each is ready. Many people have expressed interest in joining us on our fast, even if for a few days. Others have joined us in their own way by sending their warm energy and support.
The Buddhist Puja/Blessing Ceremony on May 10, the first day of our retreat was wonderful. Linda sprinkled the consecrated water using a juniper branch onto participants as the rest of us held the peace mudra and chanted Namo 'Valokiteshvara, awakening our seeds of compassion and the energy to support ourselves and others in their healing journey.
Tuesday Night, May 11, I spoke of four practices to include in our retreat and our daily life: Noble Silence, Hugging Meditation, Loving-Kindness and Total Relaxation. All can be found in Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's book Happiness. The night concluded with a reading of my new poem that was featured in Tendrel, Naropa University's Diversity Journal. The talks from Resting with Peace are posted on my lulu site http://www.lulu.com/briankimmelstore. Please comment on this blog, especially if you have participated in any of our events and let others know the experience you had. You can also comment on talks you download for free. Until we meet again. Smiling, Brian
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