The 2025 Day of Mindfulness
Peaceful Refuge Sangha held its 2025 in-person Day of Mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition with Dharma teacher Barbara Casey. It was held on Saturday, June 14th at Trinity Episcopal Church in Ashland. Our theme was
Joyfully Together
No Coming, No Going in the Ultimate Dimension
As we enjoyed the miracle of practicing together as one organism, we grounded and deepened our experience of life in the present moment. We reminded ourselves what is most important: cherishing that we are alive and that we share this path with countless beloved siblings. In this way, we learn to rest in the Ultimate Dimension, our birthright of profound joy.
Our time together included our daily practices of sitting, walking, silence, and eating. We also listened, shared from the heart, and sang as one body.
We enjoyed a special ceremony to both honor our sangha members who have died and to welcome the baby Buddha and the summer solstice.
We feasted on the comfort and delight of being together, and nourished ourselves with the nutrients we greatly need in these times.