“Engaged mindfulness is about offering the practices and values of mindfulness, including nonjudgmental awareness, self-acceptance, empathy and compassion, to all members and sectors of our society, especially the more underserved or marginalized.”
www.engagedmindfulness.org
How can we practice Engaged Mindfulness to respond with intelligence and compassion to the increasingly challenging situations that come our way, personally and collectively? What practices can help us take better care of our strong emotions, like anger and grief?
Well my friends, we are in luck! All this week, Dartmouth will have a very special visit from experts in the field on this topic; senior monastic Dharma teachers in the Plum Village Tradition of scholar, poet, peace activist, and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh from Deer Park Monastery in California.
All week there will be opportunities to bask in their wisdom as they share practical examples of how mindfulness practices can be applied in our daily lives so we can find dynamic responses to the ever-changing difficulties in our study, work, and relationships.
A webpage of events and registration links will be updated daily with additional information, but below are specific events you, as a Dartmouth student, may be interested in:
- Tuesday, April 18th, 4:30 PM – Rollins Chapel. No registration is required.
Happiness Is Here and Now: Engaged Mindfulness in a Complex and Changing World – A public talk on applying mindfulness to our daily life to create a collective attitude of cooperation, abundance, and joy. - Wednesday, April 19th, 4:30 PM – Rollins Chapel and Dinner to follow at the Cube and Occom Commons. Registration for dinner required through the Houses.
Deep Relaxation followed with House Community Dinners
A guided meditation at Rollins Chapel to relax the body and mind. Followed with a mindful dinner discussion for undergraduates exploring how mindfulness can be applied in daily life to cultivate happiness.
- Thursday, April 20th, 2:30 PM – The Hood Museum. Registration Required.
Creativity and the Art of Mindful Living
Art appreciation and discussion with an artist and senior monastic Dharma teacher.
- Friday, April 21st, 4:00 – 8:00 PM – Church of Christ. Registration Required.
4-Hour Retreat – Radical Mindfulness: Applied Practice to Cultivate Insight and Compassion
A mindfulness retreat for Dartmouth students, faculty and staff including guided meditations and contemplative practices to support well-being and collectively address the challenges we face as a human species. Register by 4/18 6:00 PM to receive a meal.
In addition to all of the opportunities highlighted above, there will also be daily meditation sits at 8:00 AM in Rollins Chapel, Mindful Movement on Baker Lawn, and a discussion around creative solutions to the climate crisis.
Hope to see you there!