Melbourne River Sangha

Experience the joy while dining with us: Melbourne River Sangha Dinner.

Tuesday 30 July 2024 6.30pm

Join us for a delightful evening at Brother Bon in Northcote, where mindfulness and delicious food coexist harmoniously. Enjoy a sumptuous vegan feast prepared with love and care.
Experience the joy of being fully present as we come together to celebrate life's simple pleasures. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to the practice of mindfulness, this event welcomes everyone with open arms. Connect with fellow practitioners, make new friendships, and create lasting memories in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The meal is vegan and with no alcohol. We will have the contemplation practice before eating. We can order food and pay individually at the conter. The cost is generally around $25 per person.
Reserve your spot now and be a part of the Melbourne River Sangha Dinner. Come as you are, leave with a heart full of gratitude and a smile on your face. We look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you!
Please register your attendance early as spaces is limited by the restaurant. Click on the link below:
We look forward to meeting you
Melbourne River Sangha - Thich Nhat Hanh Community

Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/experience-the-joy-dining-with-the-melbourne-river-sangha-community-tickets-957237431927?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information, please visit: www.melbourneriversangha.com.au

*Online* Mindfulness Practice

Dear Sangha,

Tuesday, *9 July 2024*, we will meet online and start the evening with a sitting meditation followed by a Dharma talk.
We will end the evening with Dharma sharing.

The topic tonight: celebrating the enlightenment day of Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
How to practice with compassion.

Time: *6:50pm till around 8:30pm*

Click on the link below or:Meeting ID: 502 104 0174
Password: breathe

Also a reminder that you can join us for morning sittings every Mondays between 6:00am - 6:30am using the same zoom link.

We look forward to practising with you.

Breathe and smile,
Melbourne River Sangha

See you soon

*Online Mindfulness Practice*

Dear Sangha,

Tuesday, *7pm 14 May 2024*, we will meet online and start the evening with a sitting meditation followed by a Dharma talk by Lay dharma teacher John Barclay from the Lotus Bud Sangha Sydney.

We will end the evening with Dharma sharing.

*Time: 7:00 pm till around 8:30 pm (please log in at 6:50 pm to settle in with your presence).*

Click on the Zoom link below or:Meeting ID: 502 104 0174
Password: breathe
Also a reminder that you can join us for morning sittings every Monday between 6:00 am - 6:30 am using the same Zoom link.

We look forward to practising with you.

Breathe and smile,
Melbourne River Sangha

The Melbourne River Sangha Dinner. We have fun with games, insightful speakers with sharings, and delicious vegan food.

Dharma talk by Thầy Pháp Lữ at Evam Buddhist Institute with the Melbourne River Sangha. Melbourne River Sangha Melbourne River Sangha - Thich Nhat Hanh Community

A reminder for tonight’s event

Free Public Talk, Q&A, Mindfulness and Health with Brother Phap Lu Discover how mindfulness, excercise and dietary improves your health and prevents illness. A free public talk by Brother Phap Lu.

More photos of the day of mindfulness at Tu An Monastery

Teaching Schedule for Brother Phap Lu in Melbourne - March 2024

3 wonderful events not to be missed in March 2024!
It's our Annual Health Retreat, Day of Mindfulness and Public Talk with Brother Phap Lu!

You are invited to experience 3 wonderful events with our community at our annual Mindfulness and Health Program that's designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul, featuring the renowned Brother Phap Lu, Senior disciple of the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh from the Plum Village tradition. Following the tremendous success of last year's program, we are excited to invite you to join us in these 3 wonderful events this year.

Event 1. Day of Mindfulness. Health and Joy 10 March Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/day-of-mindfulness-joy-and-health-tickets-851913234417?aff=ebdsshios

Event 2. Public Talk. Mindfulness and Health 12 March Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-public-talk-qa-mindfulness-and-health-with-brother-phap-lu-tickets-851928469987?aff=ebdsshios

Event 3. Health Retreat 15 to 17 March Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mindfulness-health-retreat-with-br-phap-lu-disciple-of-thich-nhat-hanh-tickets-821051345677?aff=ebdsshios

"Dear Friends,

In the midst of life's constant hustle, take a moment to pause and return to the present. Remember, the true essence of living is found in the 'here and now.' Within this present moment lies the wonders of life, waiting for your attention and appreciation. It's a space where you can truly connect with yourself and discover how you are linked to the world around you.

Embrace who you are, in all your uniqueness. It's through this self-acceptance that you learn to appreciate and accept others for who they are. Cultivate gratitude; recognise the abundance in your life. You have more than enough reasons to be happy. Don't let your focus drift to what's lacking. Instead, dwell in the joy, peace, love, and happiness that already exist within you.

Remember, your worth isn't defined by others' opinions, judgments, or acceptance. Live life on your terms. You are more extraordinary than you can imagine. Seeking approval from others is an on going struggle and can be a roadblock to true happiness. Why not redirect that energy inward. Connect with your beautiful soul, acknowledge your strengths and uniqueness, and from there, let your compassion, wisdom, and kindness radiate towards others.

Enjoy your day, knowing you are enough, just as you are."

With warmth and encouragement,
Joyful Mountain

Each of us is a miracle, a unique blend of dreams, strengths, and potential.
We are miracles in our own right, capable of shaping our destiny and creating wonders.
The power to manifest miracles lies within us, waiting to be unleashed.
It requires a deep desire, a heart full of passion, and a strong belief in ourselves.
Embrace your miraculous nature, and watch as you transform the world around you.
Chân Hỷ Sơn

Our teacher lives on through us, his students. Our calm and peace today show our love and how much we honour Thay. Thay taught us to be mindful, to breathe, and to practice daily. He wanted us to unite with kind friends on our journey, and walk with a community not as an individual. Let's keep practicing peace and mindfulness, spreading love and understanding to those around us, and keep supporting our dear teacher with our actions. It’s our mission to do so. 🙏❤️⛰

Our first Online Mindfulness Practice for 2024

Dear Sangha,

Next Tuesday, 16 January 2024, we will meet online and start the evening with a sitting meditation followed by a Dharma talk.

We will end the evening with Dharma sharing.

Time: 6:55pm till around 8:30 pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 502 104 0174
Password: breathe

Also a reminder that you can join us for morning sittings every Mondays between 6-6:30am using the same zoom link.

We look forward to practising with you.

Breathe and smile,
Melbourne River Sangha

PS. For weekly practice sessions please join our mailing list on our website: melbourneriversangha.com.au

Photo: Plumvillage Thailand

When we know how to suffer
We suffer less

Give and you shall receive.

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Dear friends,

Next Tuesday, 28 November 2023, we will have the opportunity to meet both at the E-Vam Buddhist Institute AND online.

We will practice sitting and walking meditation, recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings, and have a Dharma Sharing circle.

673-691 Lygon Street,
Princes Hill, Victoria

ONLINE Time: 6.58pm till around 8:30pm

Meeting ID: 502 104 0174
Password: breathe

Or by clicking on the link below:

We look forward to practising with you.

Breathe and smile,
Melbourne River Sangha - Thich Nhat Hanh Community

*Onsite & Online* Weekly Mindfulness Practice

Dear friends,

Next Tuesday, 17 October 2023, we will have the opportunity to meet both at the E-Vam Buddhist Institute and online.

We will recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings followed by Dharma Sharing.

*ONSITE*

At the E-Vam Buddhist Institute

7:00 pm to around 8.50pm (please arrive at 6:45pm to prepare for a prompt start):

673-691 Lygon Street,
Princes Hill, Victoria

*ONLINE*

Or online by clicking on the link below:

Meeting ID: 502 104 0174
Password: breathe

Time: 7:00 pm till around 8:30 pm (please log in at 6:58 pm for a prompt start).

We look forward to practising with you.

Breathe and smile,
Melbourne River Sangha

Happy Continuation

Our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, was "born" on this day, October 11, in 1926. We say "born", because he taught us that nothing is really born and nothing really dies, everything is continuation. For this reason, Thay has said a birthday should be called a "continuation day".

We are happy that Thay continues in us and in the world, at a time when his teachings on peace and reconciliation are deeply needed.

"If you have Thay’s Dharma joy and Thay’s happiness in every step, in every breath, then even though in appearance you may not look like Thay, but inside you are a true continuation of Thay. This is why the practice of “signlessness” in the Three Doors of Liberation is so important in helping us recognize true continuation." Thich Nhat Hanh

To celebrate this day, we offer touching stories of encounters with Thay from his lay and monastic students, read them here: https://plumvillage.org/articles/thay-in-our-hearts

No birth No death. The other shore.

Dear Sangha, our upcoming event for the Melbourne River Sangha
Free Event: Space is stritcly limited.

Free Event: One-Day Mindfulness Retreat with the Melbourne River Sangha You are welcome to join us We offer a small taste of Plum Village mindfulness practice as taught by our Spiritual Teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.

Sangha dinner.

Had the most heartwarming dinner with dear friends, surrounded by joy and love. Let's continue to support and be there for each other on this beautiful journey. Grateful for mindful moments shared over a delicious meal, starting with an Eating Contemplation. 🙏❤️

Please join us for the Sangha Dinner Tuesday 29 Aug

Experience the joy while dining with us: Melbourne River Sangha Dinner Social Dinner Event for Meditation Practitioners. Join Us for the Melbourne River Sangha Dinner, a Mindfulness Community of Thich Nhat Hanh

You are invited to join us at Evam next Tuesday evening.

Dear friends,

This coming Tuesday, 22 August 2023, we will meet at E-Vam Buddhist Institute and online.

We will start the evening with a Sitting meditation, followed by a Sutra study. We will then practise Dharma sharing separately for onsite and online

If you are new and would like to come in-person, please come 10 minutes earlier, at 6.50pm, so we may orientate you!

ONSITE

Time: 7 pm till around 8.50 pm (please arrive at 6:45pm for a prompt start)

Location: E-Vam Buddhist Institute
673-691 Lygon Street,
Princes Hill, Victoria
Meditation mat & cushion are provided - please bring a blanket on cold nights.

ONLINE

Time: 7 pm till around 8.30 pm (please log in on time)

Zoom link: Meeting ID: 502 104 0174
Password: breathe
Or click on the link below

Also a reminder that you can join our online morning sittings every Monday between 6 am & 6.30 am using the same Zoom link.

We look forward to practising with you.

Breathe and smile,
Melbourne River Sangha - Thich Nhat Hanh Community