Day of Mindfulness with the Monastics of Stream Entering Monastery

Join the monastics of Stream Entering Monastery at this special Day of Mindfulness in Melbourne hosted by Melbourne River Sangha. The day will include: • Walking meditation • Dharma talk and Q&A with the monastics • Lunch as a community • Deep relaxation • Dharma sharing Who Anyone is welcome to join, including newcomers interested in our sangha (even if you have never attended a practice session), as well as family members, friends, and loved ones. We request that everyone joining RSVP using this Eventbrite page. What to bring: • A vegetarian dish to share for lunch • A water bottle The building has no heating or cooling; please dress comfortably for the weather. Dietary requirements: Lunch will be a shared meal made from the dishes we bring. Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for specific dietary requirements. If you have any, please bring your own food that meets your needs. Thank you for your understanding. Cost: By Donation This event is offered freely. However, a donation to help cover the venue hire and the monastics' travel costs are gratefully accepted. If you wish to contribute, please give an amount that feels right for you. No one is turned away for lack of funds. You can offer a donation while registering, by bank transfer, or in cash on the day. Bank Details: • Account name: MELBOURNE RIVER SANGHA • BSB: 633000 • Account number: 232117564 • Reference: Day of Mindfulness This event is not-for-profit. Getting there: • By tram: take route 1 or route 6 to the Pigdon St/Lygon St stop. • By car: street parking is available in the surrounding area. The entrance is on the western side of Lygon Street, just south of Bougainville Place, tucked behind plants and a large sign. Accessibility: • Meditation cushions and chairs are provided. • The meditation hall has an accessible entrance. If you have questions about access, please email [email protected] Volunteering and Questions If you would like to help support the day, or you have any questions, please email [email protected] About Stream Entering Monastery Stream Entering Monastery was founded around 2010 and is about 108 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. It is a place to quiet the mind, look deeply, and enjoy the wonders of life within and around us, through sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful eating, deep relaxation and Dharma sharing. Many practitioners come to learn the art of mindful living and to practise with a sangha. To learn more, visit streamenteringmonastery.org About Melbourne River Sangha The Melbourne River Sangha is a hybrid mindfulness and meditation community practising the teachings of the late Vietnamese Zen Master Venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh. Our community gathers online and in person to practise cultivating mindfulness and learning to apply it in our daily lives. Everyone is welcome to join us, whether you are new to mindfulness practice or have been on this path for years. For more information and to join our community, please visit melbourneriversangha.com.au We look forward to practising with you.