The organizational meetings have been very productive, and we are getting close to deciding on a format. Overall, it will remain consistent with the practices of other Thich Nhat Hanh sanghas, and we are currently researching the possible variations. In response to suggestions to have more time to get to know each other, we have decided to incorporate a short social break at some point during the evening.
The general format will be as follows:
First hour: Alternating sitting and walking meditation
Second hour: Ceremony or discourse reading, followed by a short social break, ending with dharma discussion.
We are intent upon keeping the gathering to a maximum of 2 hours, which will be challenging with the addition of the social break. If duration becomes an issue the social time will be moved to before the sitting, and will then become optional. On evenings where we perform a ceremony we may focus our dharma discussion on an aspect of the ceremony instead of introducing a new topic. Whereas on evenings without a ceremony we will have more time to present a topic of discussion (or listen to a tape or video) and follow up with a discussion.
As we continue to plan, your continued input is welcome.
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