NEWSLETTER OF THE LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING

July 15, 2004

 

 

SANGHA AND ORDER OF INTERBEING NEWS

 

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Memorial Service For Jon Barnes

 

On Saturday August 7^th, our Sangha will be conducting a memorial service for Jon Barnes at Mount Saint Francis.  The service will be from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  This date and time will hopefully allow as many sangha members to attend as possible.  Jon’s family will be traveling to Louisville to continue settling Jon’s affairs and this time and date will permit them to attend. 

 

The order of service will be as follows:

 

Welcoming Words

           

Opening Gatha

            Inviting the bell, lighting of candles and incense.

            The Refuge Chant

 

The Five Remembrances

            A reading of one of Jon’s favorite teachings

 

The Heart Sutra

            A reading of the sutra and chant

 

“Jon Dharma”

            All are encouraged to share how Jon’s words and actions support their  

            practice.

 

Closing Silent Meditation

 

Closing Gatha.

 

 

*All attendees are asked to bring an item for the alter.  This can be a small item that reflects some aspect of your relationship with Jon, or another who you honor and whose teachings support your practice. 

 

Directions to Mt. St. Francis:

FROM LOUISVILLE, KY (approximately 20 minutes)

I-264 or I-64 West across the Sherman Minton Bridge
Continue on I-64 West (4 miles) to Hwy. 150 West (Greenville-Paoli) Exit 119
Hwy. 150 West (2 miles)
Mount Saint Francis is on the left.

FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN (approximately 2 hours)

I-65 South to I-265 West
I-265 West (6 1/2 miles) to I-64 West (St. Louis)
I-64 West (2 1/2 miles) to Hwy. 150 West (Greenville-Paoli) Exit 119
Hwy. 150 West (2 miles)
Mount Saint Francis is on the left.

 

 

Sangha Planning Meeting

Following sangha on July 25^th there will be a planning meeting for all who would like to attend.  Planning meetings provide an opportunity to discuss and prepare for sangha activities and can give newer sangha members a chance to increase their participation with the sangha. 

 

Sangha Calendar for August

 

Sunday Practice at Orbis

 

August 8^{th     -}  Five Mindfulness Precepts

August 15^{th  -}  Second sitting meditation

August 22^nd - The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

August 29^th  - Guided Meditation or Shared Readings