Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha

Grove Burnett will return to SFVS for a residency from April 7-28, 2009.

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For questions contact Fred Unterseher: 505 216 9765 or fred.unterseher@gmail.com

“Never try to teach a pig how to sing.
It wastes your time and annoys the pig.” Anonymous

April 07th 6:30pm MCZC – Sit and Dharma Talk – followed by Q & A with Tea
Topic: Impermanence.
“The trouble is you think you have time.” The Buddha
“I wish that I knew then /what I know now/ when I was younger.” Rod Stewart

April 14th 6:30pm MCZC – Sit and Dharma Talk, Q & A
Topic: The 8 Vicissitudes of Life.
“Your fortunes can change with the swish of a horse’s tail.” The Buddha
“It’s just the way it changes/ like the shoreline and the sea.” Leonard Cohen

April 21st 6:30pm MCZC – Sit and Dharma Talk, Q & A
Topic: The 4 Categories of Clinging.
“Meditation is not about pulling back, it’s about not holding on.” Joseph Goldstein
“I generally avoid temptation, unless I can’t resist it.” Mae West

April 25th 9:00-4:00 Mindful Hike. We will take a moderate hike in silence in the foothills of Santa Fe, with breaks for dharma discussion and lunch. Sign up for hike at MCZC or contact Residency Coordinator: Fred Unterseher: 505 216 9765 or fred.unterseher@gmail.com

April 28th 6:30pm MCZC – Sit and Dharma Talk, Q & A
Topic: How We Choose to Be Happy.
“Mindfulness is beginning to encourage yourself not to be a walking battleground.” Pema Chodron
“Happiness depends on ourselves.” Aristotle

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Tuesday Dharma Talks:  Sit 6:30 – 7:15 pm followed by talk        

             March 10, 17, and 24 at Mountain Cloud Zen Center

Dharma Discussion Group:   Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 pm             

             March 11, 18, and 25 at 113 Camino Escondido #4

Non-Residential Retreat at Mountain Cloud Zen Center

             Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm,  

             Sunday, March 15 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm   Cost $35

Daily Life Retreat:  Thursday, March 19, at 113 Camino Escondido #4

             Please sign up on tuesdays at MCZC or contact Joan Mitchell

Contemplative Hike to Hidden Canyon near Canoncito: Saturday March 21

             Contact Joan Mitchell for details.

Santikaro will be joining the sangha’s sutta study group on Mondays,               

             March 16 and 23, 12 Noon – 2:00 pm, to discuss the Anapanasati

             Sutta, Mindfulness with Breathing  (for location, contact Joan Mitchell)

Interviews with Santikaro will be available. (Details to be announced).

For further information contact Joan Mitchell, 983-2475, trutrope32@yahoo.com