Mystic Way – Cultivating Spiritual Power

Dear Mystic Friends (new and returning!),

We are happy to be able to gather together at the Trappist Abbey for a day of
mindfulness practice on Saturday, May 24th, with our focus on “Cultivating Spiritual
Power.” We’ll look deeply into the nature of power and how as Mystic practitioners
we can develop and strengthen the elements of true power: wisdom, compassion
and fearlessness. We’ll meet in the lower level of Bethany House at 9:00 AM, (please
arrive before 9 AM). The morning will include sitting and indoor walking meditation,
followed by a break and time for Dharma Dialogue. We’ll also have time for outdoor
walking meditation on some of our favorite trails. Please bring your own lunch and
drinks for the day which we will enjoy together as a silent meal, and bring
appropriate clothing for outdoor walking meditation, as well as any blankets or
special cushions for meditation. Please also bring materials for journaling and
reflection. We are invited to attend the monks chant at 12:30. We will end the day
with deep relaxation and another hour of sitting and indoor walking, Dharma Sharing
and a closing circle. We plan to clean up and leave the Abbey by 4:00 PM.

We look forward to seeing you and we see this gathering as a way to develop our
intention to look deeply at the interbeing nature of all and how we develop Mystic
practice as a foundation for being engaged in the world.
“Today, the United States is a divided country, one of many countries experiencing
bitter, deep, and seemingly insurmountable division. At the core of Nhat Hanh’s
teachings about mindfulness is non-duality (interbeing): as peace flowers in your
heart, so it flowers in the universe. As the Beloved Community is repaired, built, and
manifested in your consciousness, so is it healed for all beings.” — Marcus Andrus,
“Brothers in the Beloved Community: The Friendship of Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin
Luther King”

Together we will look deeply at the path of Mystic which includes unconditional love
for all beings. With this awareness, we will find the resources and resilience to
emerge from what divides us. How do we create connection rather than division and
cultivate love instead of fear?

Please Note: All are welcome to attend these Saturdays, (both new and returning
Mystics), and there is no fee, but please RSVP by e-mailing John at:
johnsonwadsworth@msn.com.
We look forward to your participation and together we will find both refuge and
beloved community. With love and gratitude,
Dharma teachers:
Jerry Braza, (he, him)True Great Response
John Wadsworth,(he, him) True Land of Fortunes

Dana is the practice of generosity and your support is appreciated!
Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey, 9200 NE Abbey Rd,
Carlton, Oregon 97111
Have questions or need directions? e-mail John at:  johnsonwadsworth@msn.com