Peace Walk

Dear Friends,
Aware of the violent conflicts in the world, nation and community we choose to practice
walking meditation together in order to cultivate peace within ourselves and the world
we share.  We choose to engage in skillful action to take care of our feelings of anger,
grief, and pain. We intend to hold space for peace for those who are in too much pain
and reactivity to consider peaceful resolution to conflict as a workable choice.
When we practice walking meditation in a relaxed and peaceful way, we step not only
for ourselves but for the world.  When we look at others, we see how their happiness
and suffering are linked to our happiness and suffering.  “Peace begins with me.”  –
Thich Nhat Hanh
Where:  Tanner Springs Park
              NW 10th Avenue and Marshall Street
              Portland, OR 97209 
When:  January 4th at 11:00 AM (Ongoing 1st Saturday of the Month)

Practice:
Gather for introductions to Walking Meditation and Peace Walk. (10 minutes)
Silent reflection on the need for Peace and victims of violence worldwide. (10
minutes)
Walking Meditation (20-30 minutes)
Quiet Reflection and sharing our experience together.
For more information about Portland-area Sanghas in the Plum Village Tradition, please
see the Many Rivers Sangha website.

We neither promote nor take any sides in conflict; rather we practice looking and
listening deeply with kindness and compassion to suffering in the world.  We use the
tools of mindfulness and concentration to practice finding peace within ourselves so that
we may offer peace to others. – Thich Nhat Hanh

We do not wish to be partisan in any way with our walking practice. During this practice
we will not be displaying signs, chanting slogans, etc. We hope to cultivate a spirit of
noble silence and peace through our mindful steps and offer metta to the community
and world.
In peace,
Steven DeLugach, Heart of Insight Sangha
Michael Abrams, Generous Heart of the Source