Change
Your Mind Day
Saturday, June
4, 2005
An afternoon of introductory meditation practices and contemplative exercises from a variety of Buddhist traditions will take place in dozens of cities across the United States on Saturday, June 4th, 2005 from 12:30am to 5:30 pm at the eleventh annual Change Your Mind Day, sponsored by Tricycle magazine. As in the time of the Buddha, teachings are out-of-doors in a relaxed, informal environment. Admission is free.
"You don't have to be a Buddhist to share in the afternoon. As when Buddha taught, sitting under a tree in a forest grove, everyone is welcome," said Rande Brown, national Change Your Mind Day coordinator. "Because the teachings and meditation focus on awareness and compassion, they can be appreciated by anyone wanting more spiritual understanding. Change Your Mind Day reflects the Buddhist concept that if we transform our thinking from confusion to wisdom, we will have much happier lives."
Change Your Mind Day is unique because it presents a tapestry of beliefs and approaches found only in Western Buddhism. In many Asian countries, only one or two streams of Buddhism are represented. However, in the United States and Europe, many different streams of Buddhism are intermingling and converging, creating a very rich environment of spiritual practices and teachings. The afternoon of ecumenical discussions and practices reflects a growing spiritual trend.
In New York City, Change Your Mind Day will be hosted by Roshi Enkyo O'Hara!
New
York, New York
June 4, 2005
12:30-5:30 PM
Location: Great Hill, Central Park
Enter the Park from 106th and Central Park West
For more info. contact: Rande Brown
cym@tricycle.com
or 212.645.1143
National Change Your Mind Day Web Site
MEDITATENYC
2005
June 5 - June 12
During the week following Change Your Mind Day, fifty Buddhist
centers of diverse traditions will present open sessions
of meditation instruction throughout the five boroughs of
New York City. For a complete listing of events and organizations
please visit www.meditatenyc.org
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