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Dear friends,
We are happy to announce an upcoming Day of Mindfulness with Zen teacher Edward Espe Brown on 5th May, organized by Heart of London and Wake Up London sanghas. Please register as soon as possible to book your place.
This is a a rare opportunity to experience a Day of Mindfulness with this inspirational teacher (who is also well known for being really funny too). Day will consist of guided sitting meditation, walking meditation, dharma teaching, Qi gong and mindful eating. Exact schedule not confirmed yet.
When: Saturday 5th May 2012, 09:30am to 5pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, 52 St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EA (entrance at 8 Hop Gardens)
Nearest tube and overground: Leicester Sq and Charing Cross
Cost: £10 or £7 for student/unwaged – you can pay on the door.
For: All ages, experienced meditation pracitiotioners, beginners, curious people
Please bring a vegetarian lunch to share. Weather permitting, we will have a picnic in St. James Park, then return to the Friends Meeting House for the session in the afternoon.
REGISTRATION
Register your place by sending an email to info@wkuplondon.org
ABOUT EDWARD
Edward Espe Brown is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest, teacher and chef.
Edward was ordained as a Zen Priest by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 1971 and has been practicing in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition of Suzuki Roshi since 1965. He has however developed an eclectic practice over the years, with extensive Vipassana training, many years practising Yoga and Chi Gung, and has taken a number of retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh in the USA, as well as visiting Plum Village during the 1990s.
Edward wrote the famous Tassajara Bread Book in the early 70s, co-founded Greens Restaurant in San Francisco, and a documentary film was recently made about him called How To Cook Your Life. He currently teaches at Tassajara Zen Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Spirit Rock, as well as heading his own Sangha in Marin County.
Watch trailer for How To Cook Your Life
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHy-hNklpAk]
His website and bio is available here.
WHAT EDWARD IS UP TO IN THE UK
Edward will be visiting the UK as a Guest Speaker at The Do Lectures in Wales during the last week of April.
He will then be in London from April 29th to May 7th:
April 29th – Day retreat with London Insight
May 2nd – Talk at The Buddhist Society in London
May 3rd – The International Zen Association in London
(May 5th – Day of Mindfulness with us)
May 6th – Workshop with Alternatives at St. James Church
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We look forward to spending the day with you!
