Invitation to International Walking Meditation
Groups in 100+ cities around the world walk for Peace Saturday 11/29 — Golden Gate Park (Love Blocks) Gather 10:45am — Walk 11am — Close by 12 noon
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Shantideva Day of Mindfulness, Hosted by Wake Up SF
Shantideva Monastery 30345 Palomares Road, Castro Valley, California, United StatesWake Up SF invites you to a Day of Mindfulness at Shantideva — bringing together the diversity of Northern California sanghas together for a chance to practice mindfulness as one sangha. In the Plum Village lineage of applied Buddhism we have four pillars of daily life: study, practice, work, and play. This Day of Mindfulness …
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Reducing Implicit Bias Workshop
UUSF 1187 Franklin St., San Francisco, California, United StatesOn Thursday Jan 8, one of our local Plum Village practitioners, Chris Punongbayan, will offer a special workshop for us (and whoever else would like to join!) on the topic of Reducing Implicit Bias. This is a practical application of our Buddhist training of non-discrimination and inclusivity. Date: Thursday Jan 8, 6-7:30pm Location: Interfaith Chapel @ UUSF (1187 Franklin St. …
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January Day of Mindfulness
Shantideva Monastery 30345 Palomares Road, Castro Valley, California, United StatesThe Shantideva caretaking team will be offering a simple Day of Mindfulness at Shantideva Monastery. We'll start at 10am, so please plan to arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 to park, say hello, and settle in. We should be done around 2pm. The location is Thich Tu Luc’s Shantideva Monastery at 30345 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, …
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Zoom tea time with Sr. Dinh Nghiem – update on her activities and Q&A
Dear NorCal sangha friend, You are warmly invited to a Zoom tea time with Sr. Định Nghiêm from New Hamlet, Plum Village, France. She is again spending some time in the Bay Area with family and would love to gather with our Northern California sangha over a cup of tea. Bring your tea and come …
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Memorial for Thay Thích Nhất Hạnh
Chua Pho Tu / Compassion Meditation Center 17327 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, California, United StatesAll are welcome for a bilingual (English-Vietnamese) event commemorating Thích Nhất Hạnh at the Hayward Temple (Compassion Meditation Center/Chua Pho Tu). Details: Commemoration Ceremony for the Anniversary of the Passing of Master Thich Nhat Hanh (bilingual) 9:30 AM Buddhists and friends gather. 10:00 a.m. Venerable monks and nuns arrive at the main hall. Sitting meditation …
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February Day of Mindfulness – CANCELED
Shantideva Monastery 30345 Palomares Road, Castro Valley, California, United StatesUnfortunately, we are not able to hold a Day of Mindfulness at Shantideva Monastery. The monastery's septic system is undergoing repairs, and we cannot accommodate groups until that's completed.
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March Day of Mindfulness in Vacaville (now on March 7)
Pho Tri Wisdom Meditation School 7233 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, California, United StatesPlease save the date for a Day of Mindfulness at Pho Tri Wisdom Meditation School in Vacaville.
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Vesak at Hayward Temple
Chua Pho Tu / Compassion Meditation Center 17327 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, California, United StatesCelebrate Vesak (the Buddha's birthday) at Chua Pho Tu! There will be events on April 18 and 19. Details TBA.
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A Day of Mindfulness in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Udumbara Retreat Center / Duc Vien Tinh Uyen 21055 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA, United StatesTake It Easy: Cultivating Ease with Our Practice You are invited to a Day of Mindfulness in the redwoods inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching on the importance of calm, ease, smiling and letting go when navigating difficult times. Members of a panel will share practices and tools they use from the Plum Village tradition …
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Bay Area Fire-Building Session in San Francisco for Order of Interbeing (OI) Members and Aspirants
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Location: Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129 Dear Bay Area OI Siblings and Aspirants, you are invited to our second Fire-Building Session. The Presidio Tunnel Tops is a stunning open-air park at the gateway of the Presidio, offering sweeping views …
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Rhythm of the Earth Mindful Music Festival at Deer Park
Deer Park Monastery 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA, United StatesYou are warmly invited to Rhythm of the Earth, the Third Annual Mindful Music Festival at Deer Park Monastery—a joyful day where music, mindfulness, and nature come together in harmony. Founded by Thich Nhat Hanh, Deer Park will host this special gathering on May 9 from 1:00–9:30 PM across its beautiful 400-acre landscape in Escondido. For more information, …