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Dear Still Water Friends,

On Thursday we will see excerpts from the first talk by Thich Nhat Hanh during this past June’s three week retreat, “The Breath of the Buddha.” Thay (his short name, which means “teacher”) observed he has a reputation for teaching only breathing. “It’s true!” he said, and everyone laughed.

In this first lecture, you will see why mindful breathing is so precious and so central to Thay’s teaching. Breathing mindfully is the one practice that we can do anywhere; it leads us back to our true self, connects our body and mind together and nourishes us unconditionally. No chewing necessary!

You are invited to join us this Thursday, July 20, for meditation, walking and a dharma discussion. The best times to join us are:

    * Just before the first sitting at 7 pm;
    * At 7:25, at the beginning of walking meditation; or,
    * At 7:35, at the beginning of the second sitting.

Warm wishes,
Lynda Martin-McCormick