Please see below the monthly dates for our Public Mindfulness Days and how to book. this page has updated details each month so be sure to check with the changes of season - especially the times of sessions
A RETREAT IN A DAY - NOURISH YOUR BODY MIND AND HEART
Dharma Gaia Community of Mindful Living welcome you to join us for our monthly public day of practice. These tend to be on the LAST Sunday of each month, but please check the dates on the updated Retreat Schedule as sometimes it varies.
Places are limited and it is essential that you make a booking.
Please email at least 4 days prior to check if there is space.
Dear Friends,
Welcome once again to Dharma Gaia monthly Day of Mindfulness.
We very much look forward to having you join us for some or all of the nourishing day of spiritual friendship -this Sunday the 25th of May.
We enjoy a day of Presence ... being together... resting into a gentle flow of peace, community and contemplation.
The silence, the garden, a light schedule and the community here invite you into beauty, nourishment and joy. You are very welcome to arrive 5 minutes before any of the morning sessions and to leave at the end of any session.
The schedule will include:
The early morning sitting 7am (please arrive and be settled a few minutes before this)
We enjoy silent breakfast at 7.45
Mid Morning Sitting session 9.30 (please note we have settled on 9.30 start so please arrive and be settled by 9.25)
there will be a short 10 minute bathroom break after the sitting
10.15am please Gather under the Gratitude Bell to enjoy the walking meditation followed by our Contemplative Presence - Dharma Talk/ Inquiry session
12.30 Lunch
1.30pm Afternoon offering - Deep Relaxation or Dharma Sharing
3pm Closing
If you will attend for lunch, we would appreciate a booking so that we know how many to cater for.
GENEROSITY IN SPIRIT AND PRACTICE: This day of sharing in community practice is offered in the context of reciprocity and generosity. There is no set charge as we invite you to offer dana in gratitude. This can be offered via internet banking account: 03-0458-0238459-000 or into the dana bowl outside the meditation hall. Information about Dana can be found on our website here: www.dharmagaia.org/donate
Our list of friends receiving these monthly reminders continues to grow so we respectfully bcc everyone. If you have a friend who may like to join please feel free to forward this on. If it is their first visit to Dharma Gaia we request an email from them to let us know that .
STAYING OVERNIGHT OR FOR THE WEEKEND: There is the option to stay at Dharma Gaia the night before ( Saturday) to enjoy dinner and the community.. Sometimes we can offer a full weekend stay depending on community support, please write in to ask if this is an option.. There is a cost for accommodation and food and bookings are essential. Please email your request to dharmagaia.org@gmail.com
HERE ARE THE DATES as planned at the beginning of the year. Please REFER to the main retreat page each month to ensure that the dates have remained as printed here.
FEBRUARY 23
MARCH 30
APRIL 27
MAY 25
JUNE 29
JULY 27
AUGUST 31
SEPTEMBER 28
OCTOBER 26
NOVEMBER 30