Dear Friends,
I have just returned from being away for two weeks. The first seven days were at the IZIF 7 day retreat at Casa Micanopy and then on to North Carolina to visit family.
It is amazing how centered one can feel after a few days at a silent retreat. There is nothing to think about. In the morning you just get up when you hear the bell. On the next bell you go to the meditation hall and soon the bell signaling the morning meal rings. One quickly settles into the quiet routine of the retreat and it is comforting to be part of a group. You hear the birds singing you notice the clouds drifting by. Even without conversation familiarity develops. Being away from the constant urgency of TV news is a relief. Slowly a sense of peace within awakens and blossoms.
I did miss our regular Key Biscayne sittings and the regulars who attend. I invite you to return to our practice.
We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. Tea is served with light conversation and then 2 sittings of 25 minutes with an interval of walking meditation. The location is 230 Seaview Drive. (786 213 6332). The session ends at 9:00 PM.
It would be fun to get a group together to got to the Buddha's Enlightenment Celebration in Coconut Grove at IZIF on December 8. We would probably leave the Key at 7:00 PM and be back by 9:30 PM. If interested please let me know so we can make arrangements.
Note:
• No Practice Thursday November 27. Thanksgiving
Upcoming Events:
• November 15, Meditation Day. 8:30 AM til 5:00 PM . Coconut Grove. IZIF.
• December 5-7, Enlightenment Week-end Retreat. Pinecrest. IZIF
• December 8, Celebration of Buddha's Enlightenment, 7:30 PM Coconut Grove. IZIF