Open Mindfulness Day July 27th 2025
Deep Nourishment in the Warm Heart of Winter - Community Practice
Dear Friends,
Riding on the wave of the beautiful full moon chanting at Dharma Gaia on the 12th we warmly welcome you to join us again .... lift up your hearts and spirits
Sunday the 27th July
You can arrive the night before and enjoy a gentle evening and deep rest to be with the sangha to feel fresh for the morning practices or come leisurely around 9.15 to settle for the second sit at 9.30..
We enjoy a day of Presence ... being together... resting into a gentle flow of peace, community and contemplation.
The silence, the garden, a gentle schedule and the community invite you into beauty, nourishment and joy. Y
The schedule will include:
The early morning sitting 7am (please arrive and be settled a few minutes before this)
followed by silent breakfast at 7.45
Mid Morning Sitting session 9.30 (please arrive and be settled by 9.25)
there will be a short 10 minute break after the sitting
10.15am please gather under the Gratitude Bell to enjoy the nature and walking meditation, followed this month by another session of chanting and Dharma to nourish our hearts and brighten our spirit
12.30 Lunch
1.30pm Afternoon offering - Deep Relaxation or Dharma Sharing
3 pm Closing
If you wish to arrive on Saturday to enjoy a deeper stay dinner and accommodation, the cost is $110 per person. Accommodation is limited so please let us know soon if you wish to stay Saturday night.
Account number 03-0458-0238459-000 please reference your payment DOMJULY and your name, thank you.
If you will attend 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 spirit 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.