Mystic Way – Riding the Waves of Suffering and Joy

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, November 22nd, with our focus on “Riding the
Waves of Suffering and Joy.” We’ll explore practices that transform suffering and
nourish peace and well being and enable us to engage in the world with an open
heart. Our welcome circle and orientation for the day begins at 9 AM in the lower
level of Bethany House, (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, (donation basis), but please RSVP by e-mailing John at:
johnsonwadsworth@gmail.com.
We look forward to your participation and together we will find both refuge and
beloved community. With love and gratitude,
Dharmacharyas,
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@gmail.com