Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha

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All events take place at Mountain Cloud Zen Center (MCZC) unless otherwise noted. Please refrain from wearing scented products – all sangha events are Fragrance-Free. Please see our Tuesday Evening Guidelines and Retreat Guidelines. Thank you for your mindfulness.  In the event of possible bad weather, please call 888-482-8885 after 4:00 pm to see if the Sangha is canceled for that night.

***NOTICE TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED***
Now that the weather is warmer, you may wish to leave doors at MCZC open. Please don’t leave unscreened doors open. Last summer on two occasions, rodents came in through open doors, requiring substantial time and effort to deal with them. Because of the placement of the windows, the zendo ventilates well if given some time. Think of it as an opportunity to practice patience. If you see open doors, please close them. Thank you.

***INTRODUCTION TO INSIGHT MEDITATION*** Mary Powell and Joan Mitchell teaching, MAY 1,8,15,22
Beginning on Tuesday, May 1, and continuing for the four Tuesdays in May, the class covers Breath Meditation, Mindfulness, the Five Hindrances, and Loving-kindness Meditation. Classes meet from 6:15 to 7:15 in the office at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Contact Joan Mitchell, trutrope32@yahoo.com, 983-2475. There will be no class in June or July.

***CONTINUING EDUCATION*** Core Buddhist Teachings, June 5, 12, 26
A series of continuing education classes will begin regarding Core Buddhist Teachings. They will be offered over a three year period and then will be repeated. The first series is entitled: The Four Noble Truths – Or Human Existence is Problematic. During the three classes we will explore why human existence is problematic and how Buddhism addresses this. In the first class we will delve into the both the obvious and the subtler meanings of dukkha/suffering or dissatisfaction, which is the First Noble Truth. The next class will focus on the Second Noble Truth or the cause of dissatisfaction/dukkha. We will discuss the many forms clinging can take and why it causes suffering. And finally the third class will focus on the possibility of becoming free of the causes of suffering. The emphasis will be on what does and does not bring peace and happiness in our lives. In September Joan Mitchell will follow up with a class on the Fourth Noble Truth which is the Noble Eightfold Path.

The classes will be suitable for all levels from those new to practice to experienced students who wish to deepen their understanding. They will consist of a presentation followed by discussion and suggestions for practice during the week. We will meet in the office at Mountain Cloud Zen Center from 6:15 to 7:15 and be finished in time for the dharma talk. Tuesdays June 5, June 12, and June 26. There is no charge for the class. Please contact Mary Powell at madridbook@msn.com to sign up for the class.

***UPCOMING RETREAT*** Leigh Brasington, “Janas and Vipassana”, JUNE 22 – JULY1
Registration is full for our June 22 – July 1 retreat, Jhanas and Vipassana, taught by Leigh Brasington and Kevin Griffin, but a waiting list is being maintained. The flyer and registration form is available at http://santafevipassana.org/category/retreats/.
Contact: Karen Frank, karen2998@gmail.com.

***ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING TERI HACKLER***
Our board president Teri Hackler is at home in Santa Fe and making excellent progress in her rehabilitation. Please contact Gudrun Hoerig at 466-2115 if you are interested in volunteering assistance to Teri while she recovers from her accident.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Work day at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Come at 9:30 for meditation. Please email Paul at tiopablo@gmail.com if you can come.

TUESDAY, MAY 15

6:30 pm – Silent Meditation

7:15 pm – Dharma talk by Lucinda Green. Title: Peeling the Layers of the Onion: Addressing the Five Aggregates on the Pathway to Freedom

FRIDAY, MAY 18

9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Self-directed Sit with Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Join us and leave anytime, walking sitting meditation on your own schedule. Some of us meet for lunch afterward: all are invited. Contact Paul at 471-0564 or tiopablo@gmail.com

TUESDAY, MAY 22

6:30 pm – Silent Meditation

7:15 pm – Dharma talk by Abhaya Sandra Kopka. Title: Putting Down the Rocks: The Heartfelt Gifts of Ethics and Right Actions.

FRIDAY, MAY 25

9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Self-directed Sit with Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Join us and leave anytime, walking sitting meditation on your own schedule. Some of us meet for lunch afterward: all are invited. Contact Paul at 471-0564 or tiopablo@gmail.com

TUESDAY, MAY 29

6:30 pm – Silent Meditation

7:15 pm – Dharma talk by Abhaya Sandra Kopka. Title: Putting Down the Rocks: The Heartfelt Gifts of Ethics and Right Actions.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Self-directed Sit with Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Join us and leave anytime, walking sitting meditation on your own schedule. Some of us meet for lunch afterward: all are invited. Contact Paul at 471-0564 or tiopablo@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

6:30 pm – Silent Meditation

7:15 pm – Dharma talk by Jim Green. Title: Finding Our Way In This Everyday World.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

5:15 pm – Board meeting at Diane Block’s home. Everyone is welcome.
1320 Cerro Gordo Road, Santa Fe, NM 887501, 505-984-0687,
dianewblock@earthlink.net

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Self-directed Sit with Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Join us and leave anytime, walking sitting meditation on your own schedule. Some of us meet for lunch afterward: all are invited. Contact Paul at 471-0564 or tiopablo@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

6:30 pm – Silent Meditation

7:15 pm – Dharma talk by Valerie Roth. Title: Tending a Noble Garden: The Paramis.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Self-directed Sit with Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Join us and leave anytime, walking sitting meditation on your own schedule. Some of us meet for lunch afterward: all are invited. Contact Paul at 471-0564 or tiopablo@gmail.com