Tea Meditation

This cup of tea in my two hands, mindfulness held perfectly. My mind and body dwell in the very here and now.

Tea meditation is a time to be with the Sangha in a joyful and serene atmosphere. Just to enjoy our tea together is enough. It is like a “good news” occasion, when we share our joy and happiness in being together.

At times, when we are drinking tea with a friend, we are not aware of the tea or even of our friend sitting there. Practicing tea meditation is to be truly present with our tea and our friends. We recognize that we can dwell happily in the present moment despite all of our sorrows and worries. We sit there relaxed without having to say anything. If we like, we may also share a song, a story or a dance.

You may like to bring a musical instrument or prepare something ahead of time. It is an opportunity for us to water the seeds of happiness and joy, of understanding and love in each one of us.

Do not miss :

24 November 2024 - 8:00 : Méditation du dimanche matin
25 November 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
25 November 2024 - 19:00 : Méditation du lundi soir
26 November 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
26 November 2024 - 19:00 : MPC Book Club
27 November 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
27 November 2024 - 14:00 : Groupe de méditation Ste-Mary-IPCAM
27 November 2024 - 19:00 : Méditation du mercredi soir
28 November 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
28 November 2024 - 19:00 : Thursday evening meditation
Just as vegetation is sensible to sunlight, mental formations are sensitive to mindfulness. Mindfulness is the energy that can embrace and transform all mental formations. Mindfulness helps us leave behind "upside-down perceptions" and wakes us up to what is happening.
- Thich Nhat Hanh