a quick share
Hello dear friend,
Although it’s a travel weekend, when I don’t usually write, my connecting flight was cancelled. While I am in Amsterdam overnight, I thought I’d take the opportunity to send a little info on a couple of events that are happening in Toronto this coming week. It turns out that five wonderful monastics from Plum Village will be also in Toronto at this time for a mindfulness symposium and a day of music and stories as well as a Mindfulness Day at the Tào Khê Mindfulness Centre in the town of Tiny. Below are the details from our local Sangha. If you are around Toronto, I hope you’ll come for whatever draws you.
We are excited to share that a delegation of monastics will be visiting Toronto from Plum Village France this week! They will be offering a series of events. Please find details below, and help us spread the word to our Plum Village communities and beyond!
All of the events below are open to the general public. We recommend reading the event descriptions to see if the vibe of the event is right for you!
Capacity is limited for each of these events, so we warmly encourage you to register as early as possible to secure a spot.
January 22 & 23 - Retreat & Symposium
What: Co-directed by local Dharma Teacher Elli Weisbaum, in partnership with New College, UofT and The Hospital for Sick Children (not paediatric focused, for those in education, healthcare and beyond!). A unique two-day Retreat and Symposium that will explore scientific evidence from distinguished researchers from the fields of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, contemplative and behavioural sciences, along with pragmatic activities and practices led by contemplative practitioners.
Where: Research Tower Auditorium & Gallery, SickKids Hospital, 686 Bay St. Toronto, ON
Register:
Sunday January 25 - An Afternoon of Dharma Music & Stories with Plum Village Monastics
What: An Afternoon that will offer a rich and engaging blend of Dharma, music, poetry, storytelling, and meditation. It will feature songs and chants inspired by Thầy’s poems and teachings, composed by monastics, and interwoven with spoken reflections on the Dharma. This special session will include moments of quiet contemplation, guiding participants on an inner journey, as well as joyful sing-alongs that invite a shared experience of peace, joy, and mindfulness in the spirit of collective awakening.
Where: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2H3
Register:
Sunday February 1st - Day of Mindfulness at Tao Khe Practice Centre
Day of Mindfulness with PV monastics in the town of Tiny, Ontario. If you want more information on this new mindfulness retreat centre, visit: https://www.goasariver.org/
If you are elsewhere or unable to join us for any of it, I hope your week treats you with a gentle kindness, long breaths and ample conditions for joy.
From an airport hotel in Amsterdam, that could be anywhere in the world, I send love, a bow, and a smile
Gisele
Thank you Gisele for the share:) Can’t be easy to feel “ inspired to share” from an anonymous airport hotel. So double thank you ❤️