Day of Mindfulness – Sunday May 26, 2024

by | May 15, 2024 | DoM

Dear Thay, Dear Sangha,

The next Day of Mindfulness will be held Sunday the 26th of May, 2024 at the Strathcona Park (change of venue from the initial announcement) This is a wonderful opportunity to experience Mother Earth within our own bodies.

“Dear Mother Earth,  I bow my head before you as I look deeply and recognize that you are present in me and that I’m a part of you. I was born from you and you are always present, offering me everything I need for my nourishment and growth.”

– Thich Nhat Hanh from Love Letters to the Earth

To get a sense of how many will be attending, please indicate your interest in attending the Day of Mindfulness (DoM) here:

https://forms.gle/1UZ4YMfCWWjjttak7

[as of May 24th there are 20 registrations]

This DoM is open to all at no cost.

 

DoM Schedule

  • 9:30 Arrive at Strathcona Park
  • 10:00 Silent sitting and walking meditation
  • 11:00 Tea break
  • 11:15 Dharma Sharing
  • 12:15 Lunch in noble silence
  • 12:45 Silent sitting and walking meditations
  • 1:30 DoM ends

Additional Information:

André V will be facilitating with support from Kimberly S.

Directions and Parking

See the Google Maps above for directions.  We will likely be close to the Carefor Caregivers’ Garden next to the small parking lot that continues Sommerset Street East.

Assuming OC Transpo is not disrupted by the Marathon, Buses 14, 18, 12, 15 stop at Charlotte & Rideau and the #5 also stops close to the park.

The Tamarack Ottawa International Marathon Race

Note that Sunday May 26th is The Tamarack Ottawa International Marathon Race and most roads are blocked around its circuit. See the map of the race here:

https://www.racepoint.ca/maps/orw.html?mapid=6

Please study this map to figure out how best to reach the site of the DOM by bus, bicycle, car or on foot (note that on Sundays all bus rides are free of charge for 65 +).

To get a sense of how many will be attending, please indicate your interest in attending the Day of Mindfulness (DoM) here:

https://forms.gle/1UZ4YMfCWWjjttak7

[as of May 24th there are 20 registrations]

This DoM is open to all at no cost.

 

DoM Schedule

  • 9:30 Arrive at Strathcona Park
  • 10:00 Silent sitting and walking meditation
  • 11:00 Tea break
  • 11:15 Dharma Sharing
  • 12:15 Lunch in noble silence
  • 12:45 Silent sitting and walking meditations
  • 1:30 DoM ends

Additional Information:

André V will be facilitating with support from Kimberly S.

Directions and Parking

See the Google Maps above for directions.  We will likely be close to the Carefor Caregivers’ Garden next to the small parking lot that continues Sommerset Street East.

Assuming OC Transpo is not disrupted by the Marathon, Buses 14, 18, 12, 15 stop at Charlotte & Rideau and the #5 also stops close to the park.

The Tamarack Ottawa International Marathon Race

Note that Sunday May 26th is The Tamarack Ottawa International Marathon Race and most roads are blocked around its circuit. See the map of the race here:

https://www.racepoint.ca/maps/orw.html?mapid=6

Please study this map to figure out how best to reach the site of the DOM by bus, bicycle, car or on foot (note that on Sundays all bus rides are free of charge for 65 +).

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