Saigon Sangha is a group of mindfulness practitioners who meet to practice and learn mindfulness together. A typical mindfulness session consists of:
1.
Our practice is based on the Zen Buddhist teachings of the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Be Joyful Sangha Saigon is a group of mindfulness practitioners who meet to practice and learn mindfulness together. Our practice is based on the Zen Buddhist teachings of the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village spiritual community. We come from a variety of backgrounds and religious tradit
ions. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8pm, in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. Sitting meditation
2. Walking meditation
3. Mindful movements/stretching (yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong)
4. A reading on Buddhist teachings (we pass a book around the circle and each of us reads a paragraph from it if we wish).
5. Dharma sharing: sharing our experience with the practice in our daily lives or asking questions.
6. Mindful singing
- All are welcome.
- If you're attending the session please let us know so we can send you the address and prepare the space accordingly: [email protected]
- Attendance is free of charge (donations welcome to cover space rental).
- Please wear loose comfortable clothing. For example, track pants and t-shirt. Avoid jeans and dresses as we’ll be moving around.
- To help each other deepen the mindfulness practice, please turn off your mobile phones. If you are expecting an urgent call kindly put your phone on silent and answer your call discreetly.
- No experience is necessary, beginners are welcome.
- In considerations of others with allergies please come along scent-free: ie no perfume, cologne, fragrances, or scented products.
- We have an email list for announcements and sharing about the practice. To sign up, we invite you to come along to one of the mindfulness evenings.
- You are welcome to ask questions about meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist practice, as well as personal issues to the facilitators in person or in email.
- You are encouraged to speak with and make friendships with other people in the group. It is very helpful to have friends who are also practicing this path.
