Saturday, June 18, 2011  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Longmont Buddhist Temple Pike Road and S. Main Street (Hwy 287)

Naikan is a Japanese word which means “inside looking” or “introspection”. A more poetic translation is “seeing oneself with the mind’s eye

Rev. Carol O’Dowd will guide us in the practices of inner reflection to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Spend a Saturday morning connecting and/or reconnecting through an exploration of relationships in life. Take a fresh start. Learn inner reflection techniques to help you experience gratitude in the midst of difficult times. Participate in this interactive retreat using evidence based practices to:

 Briefly review development of reflection and gratitude as a personal practice

Discuss how to use inner reflection in daily life

Practice reflection techniques to change patterns in difficult relations

Engage in a group discussion and sharing of gratitude

Take home exercise sheets for personal use

Rev. Carol O’Dowd has taught mindfulness and led meditation retreat for the past seven years. She is certified in Japanese Psychology and is active in the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists. She has a Masteres of Divinity from Naropa University and a Masters in Public Administration from Florida State University.

RETREAT REGISTRATION

RETREAT COST: $30 per person for the general public and $20 for LBT members.

Please mail check to: LBT, 2691 Beech Circle, Longmont, CO 80501.
Or reserve your space by e-mailing: Name, Address, E-mail to Rev. O’Dowd at carol@carolodowd.com

Registration includes tea, coffee and delicious snacks.

PLEASE pre-register because we are creating separate reflection areas for each participant.

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Naikan is the reflective practice that will be presented during the Buddhist Coalition's participation in Celestial Seasonings B Strong Ride August 13, 2011 for Cancer Patients and their families.  If you are planning to participate Aug. 13th, this is one opportunity to learn this practice.

Multi-Sangha Get-Together + Potluck Picnic 

June 4th 2011   10am – 1:30 pm

North Boulder Park, 9th & Dellwood (at the shelter)

RSVP Sign-Up on the Socializr Link Below Please

~Celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday~ 
Enjoy diverse traditions from many Sanghas!

10:00am        Arrival, Blessing Ceremony, and Picnic Set Up
(If you are a Sangha setting up an Info table, please arrive early to have everything set up before the dancing begins at 10:30)

10:30am   Bhutanese Temple Dancing (Drukpa Mila Center Dancers)

11:00am   Welcome and Intro of BCBA ,  

                 Teachers/Directors-
                  Introduce their Sangha and acknowledge community
                        (3min. Intros please)

                 Incense Offerings and Group Chant
                  (lead by Lama Karma of Drukpa Mila Center)

                       Bathing of the Buddha with sweet tea Ceremony
                  (lead by Rev. Carol O'Dowd of Longmont Buddhist Temple)

Noon        Japanese Obon Dancing (group activity lead by Longmont Buddhist Temple)

12:20pm   Blessing of Food and Group Chant (lead by Rev. Carol O'Dowd)

                       Buddha’s Birthday Cake! (cutting of the cake -Sing Happy Birthday to Buddha!)

                 Potluck Picnic Lunch -Serve Yourself 
                 (buffet service on side tables -eat at tables or on your picnic blankets)

1:15pm     Closing Aspirations and Song (lead by Trish Flaster of Nalandabodhi)

                       Group Bow

Bring: Potluck Dish to Share -Please Label, Serving Utensils, Drinks, Picnic Blanket, Info-Table (card table) for Your Sangha, Sangha Brochures, Books. Provide Any Special Needs for Your Teachers.

We will provide: Rice, Water, Ice Tea, Birthday Cake, Compostable Utensils, Cups Bowls plates Napkins, and Lots of Fun!

~ Wear Traditional Dress Representing Your Tradition, if you like~

This is an Opportunity to Introduce Your Sangha to the Community. 
Set Up an Info-Table about Your Sangha.  Invite Your Teachers.
Learn about Buddhism in Boulder County. 

Free Public Event Open to All.

RSVP SIGN-UP by Clicking Below:

"Vesak Day sometimes called Saka Dawa Day or Buddha's birthday, is an extremely important occasion because the recollection of Buddha is one of the most powerful practices. What that means to me is to remember and connect with Buddha Shakaymuni's life teachings. Therefore, Vesak day is not only Buddha's birthday, but also Buddha's enlightenment, parinirvana, and the most important teaching of his life. I am very happy that BCBA is bringing our community together. I believe this is is like planting a seed that will grow into a Boulder tradition.
I fully support, and in my heart will be with you even though not physically. I request all Buddhist practitioners to be present physically or mentally"
-Lama Tenpa, Nalandabodhi Boulder

Thank you to BCBA for creating an opportunity to celebrate the many faces of Buddhism in Boulder County. Hope to see you there.
-Reverend Carol O'Dowd, Longmont Buddhist Temple

On my behalf and that of the Drukpa Mila Center, I am pleased to endorse the upcoming Buddha’s Birthday Bash festival and its organizers, the Buddhist Coalition for Bodhisattva Activity. I believe such work and occasions are fundamental to the practice of Buddha Dharma, in that they help foster the lively spirit of cooperation and collaboration which is essential to our many Sanghas and the broader community as well. In the joy of the Buddha,
-Ven. Lama Karma Namgyal, Drukpa Mila Center

Special gift to participants by Rare Earth Scrolls at the event-   www.rareearthscrolls.com