BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MorningSun - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MorningSun REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000202-1727602200-1727613000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-09-29/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000203-1728207000-1728217800@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-10-06/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000204-1728811800-1728822600@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-10-13/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240919T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T152805Z UID:10000214-1729184400-1729432800@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Order of Interbeing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Morning Sun is happy to invite members and aspirants of the Order of Interbeing to Morning Sun for a retreat\, on October 17- 20. \nWe hope that by holding the retreat in October we can enjoy the late colors of Autumn together\, and also some friends will still be able to camp. \nThis retreat will be open for all Order of Interbeing members. However\, in order to support us to build relationships within our regional community\, we will send the registration link to members in the Northeast first. \nOrder Members and Aspirants: Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend\, and we will send you the link for registration. \n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/order-of-interbeing-retreat/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-IMG_7702-e1754141031425.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000207-1730626200-1730637000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-11-03/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000208-1731231000-1731241800@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-11-10/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241211T174522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T174522Z UID:10000192-1731697200-1731859200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Mindful Living Weekend DESCRIPTION:(or Sunday Only Program)\nDear friends on the path\, we are so happy to be able to practice together! \nOnce per month (usually the third weekend (most months)) you are invited to join the Mindful Living Weekend retreat program (Fri evening through Sunday afternoon). The weekend includes an orientation practice on Friday evening\, the Day of Quiet Renewal (Saturday)\, and the Day of Mindfulness (Sunday). Our Sangha will hold a recitation of either the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing on Sunday morning. \nThere is also a gathering for the Order of Interbeing members and aspirants on Sunday afternoon. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nWe have set up a registration process that allows for attending the full weekend OR just the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday: \n\nFULL WEEKEND PROGRAM – Friday 7pm – Sunday 2pm (or 4pm for OI)  An opportunity to practice slowing down and returning to ourselves with gentle care\, to practice mindfulness with members of the resident community and to enjoy the beautiful grounds of MorningSun.\n\nFriday arrival: The program begins with arrival after dinner for orientation and sitting meditation.\nSaturday Program: Wake in the morning to meditation and a quiet breakfast before the Day of Quiet Renewal program.  This is a day to refresh ourselves and have time for quiet reflection and meditation. The day is held in silence\, and includes several sitting meditation sessions\, a recorded Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided deep relaxation\, outdoor walking meditation and mindful yoga/stretching.  Please bring your own bag vegetarian lunch.  On Saturday night enjoy community dinner and evening practice with a MorningSun Happiness Gathering.\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\n\n\nIf you are a full weekend guest MorningSun will prepare your meals while you are here\, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegetarian BYO) (more accommodation and meal details are on the registration form).\n\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\n\n\n\n\nSIMPLY SUNDAY PROGRAM –  Sunday 9:30-2:00 (or 4pm for OI) A similar program to our regular Sunday practice at MorningSun with the addition of a mindfulness trainings recitation and practice guidance for deepening our practice.\n\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\n\n\nIf you are only attending Sunday’s Day of Mindfulness\, a simple vegan meal will be provided (with GF options).\n\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (formerly “The Barn”) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’).\nCamping: Camping is also available from April through October. Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo (formerly The Barn).\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\n\nA retreat guest space at MorningSun – the Ruby Yurt\, is a rental hosted within the MorningSun community. You can check availability and details here: http://rubyyurt.com\nYou may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere\, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegetarian)\, and we do not drink alcohol\, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying\, discrimination\, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. \n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n2024 Mindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which month you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n May 17-19\, 2024\n \n June 14-16\, 2024\n \n September 13-15\, 2024\n \n November 15-17\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n Please select your Program\n *\n \n \n Full Weekend Program (Friday-Sunday)\n \n Simply Sunday (Sunday only)\n\n \n \n\n\n I will be staying for the Order of Interbeing Gathering (Sunday 200-330)\n \n \n \n I am an OI member\n \n I am an OI aspirant\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Simply Sunday Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Full Weekend Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone Number\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Address \n \n \n\n \n Address \n \n \n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State/Province \n \n State/Province\n\n \n Zip/Postal \n \n Zip/Postal\n\n \n Country \n \n \n \n AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCôte d'IvoireCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuracaoCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthelemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n Country\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nPlease List Everyone You are Registering\nIncluding yourself\n\n \n\n Full Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Age\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Physical Sex\n *\n \n \n (For room assignment: "male\, female\, inter\, or another")\n \n\n\n Gender Identify As\n \n \n \n (For example: "trans"\, "non-binary"\, "cis"\, or another)\n \n\n\n Pronouns\n \n \n \n (For example: "she\, her"\, "they\, them"\, or another)\n \n\n\n plus1\n \n\n Add person\n\n minus1\n \n\n Remove person \n\n\n\nEmergency Contact\n\n\n\n Contact Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Contact Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Contact Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/mindful-living-weekend-10-2/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dharmatalk-scaled-e1703688311417.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000210-1732440600-1732451400@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-11-24/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000211-1733045400-1733056200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-12-01/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20240828T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155659Z UID:10000212-1733650200-1733661000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-4-2/2024-12-08/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241114T151646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T164210Z UID:10000215-1734116400-1734271200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration of Light DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends on the Path\, \nWe are so happy to be able to celebrate this season together. Our practices throughout the weekend will invite us to find space and warmth inside ourselves\, to touch the healing and deep quiet of this time of year\, and to feel the light of our love and compassion. \n\n\nDear friends\, this event is now full and registration is closed….  \nHOWEVER\, because of this\, we have added a second Celebration of Light on Sunday Evening.  \nPlease register for it HERE. \nThank you so much! \n\n\nThe heart of the weekend is a Celebration of Light on Saturday afternoon – 3:30-6pm. \n\nIt will include a Tea Meditation and Offering (a tea meditation in which we enjoy mindfully drinking our tea and listening to offerings from the community)  The offering could be a poem\, song\, musical piece or short story with the theme of the season of inner light\, the Winter Solstice.  You can also share a meaningful or joyful personal story from the winter/holiday season\, recently or reaching back into childhood memories.\nThe Celebration will culminate with a Spiral Walk and Candle Lighting Ceremony. We will meditate on the Solstice\, being embraced by the quiet dark and awakening our inner light of compassion. Then\, with music and silent prayers\, we will each walk the spiral\, light our candle and place it as an offering in the spiral.\n\nYou can attend the Celebration of Light on Saturday\, OR come only for the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday\, OR come for the whole weekend\, (arriving Friday evening and helping to prepare for the Celebration during the day an Saturday as well as attending the practice on Sunday). \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nWe have set up a registration form that allows for attending all or part of the weekend program: \n\nSolstice Weekend – Friday 7pm-Sunday 2pm  Arrive on Friday evening after dinner and stay through to the end of the Day of Mindfulness of Sunday.  On Saturday\, the morning will have a light schedule of meditation and relaxation\, a BYO bagged lunch\, and then some simple working meditation to prepare for the evening Solstice Celebration. Dinner will be provided after the Celebration for those staying overnight. Then wake for breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. Please note that Morning Sun will prepare your meals while you are here\, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegetarian BYO) (more accommodation and meal details are on the registration form).\nCelebration of Light – Saturday 3:30-6:00  We will gather in the meditation hall to share tea\, cookies\, singing and stories from all traditions (you are welcome to bring a story\, song or poem!) culminating with a winter spiral walking meditation. With quiet song and reverence\, the room moves from complete darkness to radiant light as\, one by one\, each of us (adults and children) adds our candle to the evergreen spiral in the center of the room\, placing a prayer of virtue and peace. (NOTE FOR DAY GUESTS: If you would like to stay for dinner after the Spiral Walk\, please bring a vegan potluck offering to contribute to the meal.)\nDay of Mindfulness – Sunday 9:30-2:00  This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditations\, a Dharma teaching and sharing circle\, outdoor walking meditation\, and a simple vegan lunch.\n\n\n\nAccommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (our retreat building) (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’).  We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt.\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\n\nA retreat guest space at MorningSun – the Ruby Yurt\, is a rental hosted within the MorningSun community. You can check availability and details here: http://rubyyurt.com\nYou may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere\, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegan)\, and we do not drink alcohol\, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying\, discrimination\, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. \n\n\nDear friends\, this event is now full and registration is closed….  \nHOWEVER\, because of this\, we have added a second Celebration of Light on Sunday Evening.  \nPlease register for it HERE. \nThank you so much! \n  \n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-of-light-3/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/solstice2022-e1733415609390.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241210T211535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T211535Z UID:10000231-1734255000-1734267600@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Dear friends on the path\, \nOn Sunday December 15 we will have a Day of Mindfulness from 9:30am-1:00pm. \nThis morning gathering will include a Dharma Talk on the Mind of Love. \nThis will be the last Day of Mindfulness we will be offering this year. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nThe Sunday Morning Prgram will Include: \n\n\n\nSunday Morning Program from 9:30am-1:00pm: This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\nSunday Solstice Celebraton of Light will be a Seperate event from 4:30pm-7:00pm. Please register seperatly for the Solstice so we can have an accurate number in order to prepare for the event. You are welcome to stay and rest in El Cielo\, our community building\, if you come for the Day of Mindfulness and wish to stay for the afternoon program at 4:30\, but there will be no scheduled activities between lunch and 4:30.\n\n\nIf you have registered for Sunday’s Day of Mindfulness\, a simple vegan meal will be provided.\n\n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are wooden signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Shared Vegan Lunch prepared by MorningSun for those who have registered\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n2024 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 8\, 2024\n \n September 22\, 2024\n \n September 29\, 2024\n \n October 6\, 2024\n \n October 13\, 2024\n \n November 3\, 2024\n \n November 10\, 2024\n \n November 24\, 2024\n \n December 1\, 2024\n \n December 8\, 2024\n \n December 15\, 2024\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-5/2024-12-15/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States CATEGORIES:2024,Program at MorningSun,Tim Desmond Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241205T163356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T163513Z UID:10000216-1734280200-1734289200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Celebration of Light (Sunday Evening) DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nBecause Saturday’s Sostice event is full\, we will offer a second Celebration of Light on Sunday evening. \nWe will gather in the meditation hall to share tea\, cookies\, singing and stories from all traditions (you are welcome to bring a story\, song or poem!) culminating with a winter spiral walking meditation. With quiet song and reverence\, the room moves from complete darkness to radiant light as\, one by one\, each of us (adults and children) adds our candle to the evergreen spiral in the center of the room\, placing a prayer of virtue and peace. \nCelebration of Light on Sunday early evening. Please arrive at 4:30\,  The event will end at 7pm. \n\nIt will include a Tea Meditation with Sharing (a tea meditation in which we enjoy mindfully drinking our tea and listening to offerings from the community)  The offering could be a poem\, song\, musical piece or short story with the theme of the season of inner light\, the Winter Solstice.  You can also share a meaningful or joyful personal story from the winter/holiday season\, recently or reaching back into childhood memories.\nThe Celebration will culminate with a Spiral Walk and Candle Lighting Ceremony. We will meditate on the Solstice\, being embraced by the quiet dark and awakening our inner light of compassion. Then\, with music and silent prayers\, we will each walk the spiral\, light our candle and place it as an offering in the spiral.\n\nIf you would like to attend this event\, please register below: \n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Sunday Evening Solstice Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday Evening Sostice Registration Dec 15 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-30 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $30 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/celebration-of-light-sunday-evening/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/solstice2022-e1733415609390.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241229T164457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T165059Z UID:10000311-1737140400-1737300600@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Mindful Living Weekend DESCRIPTION:(or Sunday Only Program)\n  \nDear friends on the path\, we are so happy to be able to practice together! \nOnce per month (usually the third weekend (most months)) you are invited to join the Mindful Living Weekend retreat program (Fri evening through Sunday afternoon). The weekend includes an orientation practice on Friday evening\, the Day of Quiet Renewal (Saturday)\, and the Day of Mindfulness (Sunday). Our Sangha will hold a recitation of either the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing on Sunday morning. \nThere is also a gathering for the Order of Interbeing members and aspirants on Sunday afternoon. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nWe have set up a registration process that allows for attending the full weekend OR just the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday: \n\nFULL WEEKEND PROGRAM – Friday 7pm – Sunday 2pm (or 4pm for OI)  An opportunity to practice slowing down and returning to ourselves with gentle care\, to practice mindfulness with members of the resident community and to enjoy the beautiful grounds of MorningSun.\n\nFriday arrival: The program begins with arrival after dinner for orientation and sitting meditation.\nSaturday Program: Wake in the morning to meditation and a quiet breakfast before the Day of Quiet Renewal program.  This is a day to refresh ourselves and have time for quiet reflection and meditation. The day is held in silence\, and includes several sitting meditation sessions\, a recorded Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided deep relaxation\, outdoor walking meditation and mindful yoga/stretching.  Please bring your own bag vegetarian lunch.  On Saturday night enjoy community dinner and evening practice with a MorningSun Happiness Gathering.\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\nIf you are a full weekend guest MorningSun will prepare your meals while you are here\, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegetarian BYO) (more accommodation and meal details are on the registration form).\n\n\n\n\nSIMPLY SUNDAY PROGRAM –  Sunday 9:30-2:00 (or 4pm for OI) A similar program to our regular Sunday practice at MorningSun with the addition of a mindfulness trainings recitation and practice guidance for deepening our practice.\n\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\n\n\nIf you are only attending Sunday’s Day of Mindfulness\, a simple vegan meal will be provided (with GF options).\n\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’). We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt (woodstove heat in the colder months).\nCamping: Camping is also available from April through October. Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo (formerly The Barn).\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\n\nA retreat guest space at MorningSun – the Ruby Yurt\, is a rental hosted within the MorningSun community. You can check availability and details here: http://rubyyurt.com\nYou may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere\, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegetarian)\, and we do not drink alcohol\, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying\, discrimination\, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. \n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n1A 2025 Mindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which month you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 19-21\, 2025\n \n November 14-16\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n Please select your Program\n *\n \n \n Full Weekend Program (Friday-Sunday)\n \n Simply Sunday (Sunday only)\n\n \n \n\n\n I will be staying for the Order of Interbeing Gathering (Sunday 200-330)\n \n \n \n I am an OI member\n \n I am an OI aspirant\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Simply Sunday Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Full Weekend Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone Number\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Address \n \n \n\n \n Address \n \n \n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State/Province \n \n State/Province\n\n \n Zip/Postal \n \n Zip/Postal\n\n \n Country \n \n \n \n AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCôte d'IvoireCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuracaoCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl 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RicoQatarReunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthelemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n Country\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nPlease List Everyone You are Registering\nIncluding yourself\n\n \n\n Full Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Age\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Gender Identify As\n *\n \n \n (For example: "trans"\, "non-binary"\, "cis"\, or another)\n \n\n\n Pronouns\n *\n \n \n (For example: "she\, her"\, "they\, them"\, or another)\n \n\n\n For Room Assignments (optional)\n *\n \n \n Do you have a preference to room with people of a certain gender or physical sex?\n \n\n\n plus1\n \n\n Add person\n\n minus1\n \n\n Remove person \n\n\n\nEmergency Contact\n\n\n\n Contact Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Contact Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Contact Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/mindful-living-weekend-11/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sitting-with-the-sunset.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241211T174013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170452Z UID:10000233-1737883800-1737896400@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6/2025-01-26/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20241211T174013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170452Z UID:10000234-1738488600-1738501200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6/2025-02-02/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250208T164637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T164900Z UID:10000235-1739093400-1739106000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Due to Weather (Day of Mindfulness Practice) DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\nDEAR FRIENDS\, THIS DAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM. \nPlease stay safe and enjoy you rmindfulness practice at home. \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-2/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250213T180805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T180851Z UID:10000312-1739559600-1739633400@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:CANCELED (due to snow storm) Mindful Living Weekend DESCRIPTION:DEAR FRIENDS OUR FEBRUARY MLW IS CANCELED DUE TO THE LARGE SNOWSTORM HEADING OUR WAY. \n  \nDear friends on the path\, we are so happy to be able to practice together! \nOnce per month (usually the third weekend (most months)) you are invited to join the Mindful Living Weekend retreat program (Fri evening through Sunday afternoon). The weekend includes an orientation practice on Friday evening\, the Day of Quiet Renewal (Saturday)\, and the Day of Mindfulness (Sunday). Our Sangha will hold a recitation of either the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing on Sunday morning. \nThere is also a gathering for the Order of Interbeing members and aspirants on Sunday afternoon. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nWe have set up a registration process that allows for attending the full weekend OR just the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday: \n\nFULL WEEKEND PROGRAM – Friday 7pm – Sunday 2pm (or 4pm for OI)  An opportunity to practice slowing down and returning to ourselves with gentle care\, to practice mindfulness with members of the resident community and to enjoy the beautiful grounds of MorningSun.\n\nFriday arrival: The program begins with arrival after dinner for orientation and sitting meditation.\nSaturday Program: Wake in the morning to meditation and a quiet breakfast before the Day of Quiet Renewal program.  This is a day to refresh ourselves and have time for quiet reflection and meditation. The day is held in silence\, and includes several sitting meditation sessions\, a recorded Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided deep relaxation\, outdoor walking meditation and mindful yoga/stretching.  Please bring your own bag vegetarian lunch.  On Saturday night enjoy community dinner and evening practice with a MorningSun Happiness Gathering.\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\nIf you are a full weekend guest MorningSun will prepare your meals while you are here\, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegetarian BYO) (more accommodation and meal details are on the registration form).\n\n\n\n\nSIMPLY SUNDAY PROGRAM –  Sunday 9:30-2:00 (or 4pm for OI) A similar program to our regular Sunday practice at MorningSun with the addition of a mindfulness trainings recitation and practice guidance for deepening our practice.\n\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\n\n\nIf you are only attending Sunday’s Day of Mindfulness\, a simple vegan meal will be provided (with GF options).\n\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’). We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt (woodstove heat in the colder months).\nCamping: Camping is also available from April through October. Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo (formerly The Barn).\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\n\nA retreat guest space at MorningSun – the Ruby Yurt\, is a rental hosted within the MorningSun community. You can check availability and details here: http://rubyyurt.com\nYou may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere\, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegetarian)\, and we do not drink alcohol\, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying\, discrimination\, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. \n\n\n  \n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/mindful-living-weekend-11-3/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sitting-with-the-sunset.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250130T210408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210743Z UID:10000319-1740304800-1740312000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Tea Meditation and Healing Chant Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a\nTea Meditation\nWith a Healing Chant Ceremony\nOffering Compassion to All People and Places in Need \n\nTHIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT: \nAloha Healthy Living 83 Court St\, Keene\, NH 03431 \n\n“Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult\, it is the only way. Peace must first be developed within an individual. And I believe that love\, compassion\, and altruism are the fundamental basis for peace. Once these qualities are developed\, [one] is then able to create an atmosphere of peace and harmony. This atmosphere can be expanded from the individual to the family\, to the community\, and eventually to the whole world.”\n-Thich Nhat Hanh \n\nThe Tea\, Chanting Ceremony and Sharing will be facilitated by Fern Dorresteyn and Michael Ciborski – Dharma Teachers in the Plum Village Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh and founders of the MorningSun Mindfulness Center in Alstead \nPlease visit: alohakeene.com for more information. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/tea-meditation-and-healing-chant-ceremony/ LOCATION:Aloha Healthy Living Keene\, 83 Court St\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TeaMeditationPic7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000238-1740907800-1740920400@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-03-02/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250220T193043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T193043Z UID:10000313-1741374000-1741534200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Mindful Living Weekend DESCRIPTION:(or Sunday Only Program)\n  \nDear friends on the path\, we are so happy to be able to practice together! \nOnce per month (usually the third weekend (most months)) you are invited to join the Mindful Living Weekend retreat program (Fri evening through Sunday afternoon). The weekend includes an orientation practice on Friday evening\, the Day of Quiet Renewal (Saturday)\, and the Day of Mindfulness (Sunday). Our Sangha will hold a recitation of either the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing on Sunday morning. \nThere is also a gathering for the Order of Interbeing members and aspirants on Sunday afternoon. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nWe have set up a registration process that allows for attending the full weekend OR just the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday: \n\nFULL WEEKEND PROGRAM – Friday 7pm – Sunday 2pm (or 4pm for OI)  An opportunity to practice slowing down and returning to ourselves with gentle care\, to practice mindfulness with members of the resident community and to enjoy the beautiful grounds of MorningSun.\n\nFriday arrival: The program begins with arrival after dinner for orientation and sitting meditation.\nSaturday Program: Wake in the morning to meditation and a quiet breakfast before the Day of Quiet Renewal program.  This is a day to refresh ourselves and have time for quiet reflection and meditation. The day is held in silence\, and includes several sitting meditation sessions\, a recorded Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided deep relaxation\, outdoor walking meditation and mindful yoga/stretching.  Please bring your own bag vegetarian lunch.  On Saturday night enjoy community dinner and evening practice with a MorningSun Happiness Gathering.\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\nIf you are a full weekend guest MorningSun will prepare your meals while you are here\, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegetarian BYO) (more accommodation and meal details are on the registration form).\n\n\n\n\nSIMPLY SUNDAY PROGRAM –  Sunday 9:30-2:00 (or 4pm for OI) A similar program to our regular Sunday practice at MorningSun with the addition of a mindfulness trainings recitation and practice guidance for deepening our practice.\n\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\n\n\nIf you are only attending Sunday’s Day of Mindfulness\, a simple vegan meal will be provided (with GF options).\n\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’). We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt (woodstove heat in the colder months).\nCamping: Camping is also available from April through October. Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo (formerly The Barn).\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\n\nYou may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere\, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegetarian)\, and we do not drink alcohol\, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying\, discrimination\, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. \n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n1A 2025 Mindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which month you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 19-21\, 2025\n \n November 14-16\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n Please select your Program\n *\n \n \n Full Weekend Program (Friday-Sunday)\n \n Simply Sunday (Sunday only)\n\n \n \n\n\n I will be staying for the Order of Interbeing Gathering (Sunday 200-330)\n \n \n \n I am an OI member\n \n I am an OI aspirant\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Simply Sunday Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Full Weekend Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone Number\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Address\n *\n \n \n\n Address\n\n\n \n Address \n \n \n\n \n Address \n \n \n\n \n City \n \n City\n\n \n State/Province \n \n State/Province\n\n \n Zip/Postal \n \n Zip/Postal\n\n \n Country \n \n \n \n AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCôte d'IvoireCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuracaoCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarReunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthelemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe \n Country\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nPlease List Everyone You are Registering\nIncluding yourself\n\n \n\n Full Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Age\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Gender Identify As\n *\n \n \n (For example: "trans"\, "non-binary"\, "cis"\, or another)\n \n\n\n Pronouns\n *\n \n \n (For example: "she\, her"\, "they\, them"\, or another)\n \n\n\n For Room Assignments (optional)\n *\n \n \n Do you have a preference to room with people of a certain gender or physical sex?\n \n\n\n plus1\n \n\n Add person\n\n minus1\n \n\n Remove person \n\n\n\nEmergency Contact\n\n\n\n Contact Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Contact Phone\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Contact Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/mindful-living-weekend-11-2-2/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sitting-with-the-sunset.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000240-1742117400-1742130000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-03-16/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000324-1742284800-1742317200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-03-18/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T140244Z UID:10000323-1742722200-1742734800@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:A Spring Equinox Day of Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:We will practice sitting and walking meditation\, and other activities in mindfulness\, deeply aware of the great cycles of renewal\, growth\, falling away\, and dormancy. \nThe schedule of the day may vary from the the standard day of mindfulness program you may be used to. \nThere will be an optional potluck (plant based\, vegan only please) so please bring a dish to share your joy with. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3-2/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/musical-instruments-clipart-colorful-8-e1738696858447.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000242-1743327000-1743339600@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-03-30/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000243-1743931800-1743944400@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-04-06/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000247-1746351000-1746363600@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-05-04/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034814 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000248-1746955800-1746968400@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034815 CREATED:20250318T170621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T170622Z UID:10000249-1747560600-1747573200@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:Many Sundays throughout the year we gather for a Day of Mindfulness Practice.\nWe will have sitting meditations\, mindful movement\, outdoor walking meditation and practice guidance with discussions. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nSign up for our Weekly E-Letter for details on themes of practice for the day and updates to our practice schedule. \n$10-40 Suggested Contribution (to practice together is the most important gift\, so if your current financial situation is challenging please still come and don’t worry about making a donation). \nPlease sign up on the simple registration form below (so we can be prepared to receive you). We may cap registration to keep the numbers reasonable. Please email us at morningsunoffice@gmail.com if the registration form is closed and you would like to come. \nPlease arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can settle in before we begin. After you park in either of the two parking areas\, please walk to El Cielo or the Forest Hall. El Cielo is the light blue building on the main road at 81 Rose Apple Lane. The Forest Hall is within campus\, a small strawbale hall. There are signs pointing to both. \n\nSample flow of events: (subject to small changes) \n\n9:30-10:30 am Sitting Meditation (25 minutes sitting\, then 10 minutes slow walking\, followed by a second 25 minutes sitting. Often one of the sittings will be a guided meditation on the theme of the day)\n10:30-10:45 am Mindful Movements and Stretching\n10:45-11:45 am Teachings\, Practice and Discussion on the theme of the day\n11:45-12:30 pm Group Walking Meditation (We begin with singing and to enjoy an outdoor walking meditation through the forest\, often preceded by instruction. Please bring appropriate clothing.)\n12:30 pm Dedication of the Merit\, Closing Announcements\,\n(And stay on for little while\, if you would like\, to enjoy some quiet time or a self-guided BYO Vegetarian Picnic Lunch\n\n  \n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration (walk-ins also welcome) \n\n\n\n\n1A 2026 Day of Mindfulness Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay of Mindfulness Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which Day of Mindfulness you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 7\, 2025\n \n September 14\, 2025\n \n September 28\, 2025\n \n October 19\, 2025\n \n October 26\, 2025\n \n November 2\, 2025\n \n November 9\, 2025\n \n November 23\, 2025\n \n November 30\, 2025\n \n December 7\, 2025\n \n December 14\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\nAfter you complete the registration you will receive a simple confirmation email. Please refer to the information above in the event listing in order to be prepared for the day.\n\n\n Contribution: ($10-40 suggested)\n *\n \n \n Please choose an amount to contribute to the cost for the day. $10 to $40 is suggested per person\, but if you are low on resources at this time - you may enter "0" in this field. You may also contribute by check or cash during the event if you do not want to complete the transaction online at this time (if you choose to do this enter "0" in this field).\n \n\n\n # of People:\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPayment\nPressing the Submit Button below will take you to PayPal to complete your registration. Through PayPal you can use any major credit card. We will then send you confirmation of your registration and program details or materials.\n\n\n Total: $\n \n \n \n Cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start date are 50% non-refundable. All other cancellations and refund requests will be subject to an administrative charge (10% up to a maximum of $50). Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.\n \n\n\n\nVerification\n\n\n\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSubmit Registration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://morningsuncommunity.org/event/day-of-mindfulness-practice-6-3/2025-05-18/ LOCATION:MorningSun Mindfulness Center\, 81 Rose Apple Lane\, Alstead\, NH\, 03602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morningsuncommunity.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sitting-altar-scaled-e1703687801450.jpg GEO:43.0839868;-72.2734936 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MorningSun Mindfulness Center 81 Rose Apple Lane Alstead NH 03602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Rose Apple Lane:geo:-72.2734936,43.0839868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T034815 CREATED:20250220T193123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T193123Z UID:10000314-1748026800-1748187000@morningsuncommunity.org SUMMARY:Mindful Living Weekend DESCRIPTION:(or Sunday Only Program)\n  \nDear friends on the path\, we are so happy to be able to practice together! \nOnce per month (usually the third weekend (most months)) you are invited to join the Mindful Living Weekend retreat program (Fri evening through Sunday afternoon). The weekend includes an orientation practice on Friday evening\, the Day of Quiet Renewal (Saturday)\, and the Day of Mindfulness (Sunday). Our Sangha will hold a recitation of either the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing on Sunday morning. \nThere is also a gathering for the Order of Interbeing members and aspirants on Sunday afternoon. \n\n(Scroll Down to Register) \n\nWe have set up a registration process that allows for attending the full weekend OR just the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday: \n\nFULL WEEKEND PROGRAM – Friday 7pm – Sunday 2pm (or 4pm for OI)  An opportunity to practice slowing down and returning to ourselves with gentle care\, to practice mindfulness with members of the resident community and to enjoy the beautiful grounds of MorningSun.\n\nFriday arrival: The program begins with arrival after dinner for orientation and sitting meditation.\nSaturday Program: Wake in the morning to meditation and a quiet breakfast before the Day of Quiet Renewal program.  This is a day to refresh ourselves and have time for quiet reflection and meditation. The day is held in silence\, and includes several sitting meditation sessions\, a recorded Dharma Talk by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided deep relaxation\, outdoor walking meditation and mindful yoga/stretching.  Please bring your own bag vegetarian lunch.  On Saturday night enjoy community dinner and evening practice with a MorningSun Happiness Gathering.\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\nIf you are a full weekend guest MorningSun will prepare your meals while you are here\, with the exception of Saturday lunch (bagged vegetarian BYO) (more accommodation and meal details are on the registration form).\n\n\n\n\nSIMPLY SUNDAY PROGRAM –  Sunday 9:30-2:00 (or 4pm for OI) A similar program to our regular Sunday practice at MorningSun with the addition of a mindfulness trainings recitation and practice guidance for deepening our practice.\n\nSunday Program: Wake for sitting and breakfast on Sunday before attending the Day of Mindfulness. This day of mindfulness is open for everyone. It will include sitting meditation\, a Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony\, a live talk from one of MorningSun’s teachers\, outdoor walking meditation\, and lunch.\n\n\nIf you are only attending Sunday’s Day of Mindfulness\, a simple vegan meal will be provided (with GF options).\n\nSunday Afternoon Order of Interbeing Gathering:  After the day ends at 2pm\, there will be a gathering for Order of Interbeing members and aspirants from 2:00-3:30.  During this gathering we will blend training in facilitation skills with deep looking into practices and issues pertaining to the OI community.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations: Depending on the time of year we have several types of accommodations. \n\nDormitory Beds:  We have several rooms available in El Cielo (beds for 10-14 people depending on whether folks are alone\, or couples\, or in a ‘pod’). We also have a few dormitory beds available in our simple living yurt (woodstove heat in the colder months).\nCamping: Camping is also available from April through October. Our campground is primitive\, with flat sandy sites\, outdoor showers and outhouses. You must provide your own tent and camping equipment. Campers will also have access to the first floor toilet and clothes washing machine in El Cielo (formerly The Barn).\nCommute: You may also choose to commute in and out if you live locally. Please register for the program below (as a commuter)\, and also book your local accommodations separately (you need to do both).\n\nYou may also book at other hotels and rentals offered by airbnb\, vrbo\, etc in the area. Please note that you need to provide your own transportation to and from MorningSun during your program if you register as a commuter.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Conduct: There will be periods of silence and periods to enjoy conversations with others. To create a gentle and quiet retreat atmosphere\, we practice with the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Meals will be plant-based (vegetarian)\, and we do not drink alcohol\, ingest intoxicants or any recreational drugs. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the Mindfulness Center. In order for everyone to feel respected and safe during their retreat MorningSun will not support or tolerate any act of bullying\, discrimination\, sexual harassment or assault. On arrival each participant must affirm these practices by signing a commitment to maintain retreat conduct. \n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n1A 2025 Mindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindful Living Weekend Registration\n\n\n\n\n Please choose which month you are registering for:\n *\n \n \n September 19-21\, 2025\n \n November 14-16\, 2025\n\n \n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n Please select your Program\n *\n \n \n Full Weekend Program (Friday-Sunday)\n \n Simply Sunday (Sunday only)\n\n \n \n\n\n I will be staying for the Order of Interbeing Gathering (Sunday 200-330)\n \n \n \n I am an OI member\n \n I am an OI aspirant\n\n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information (Simply Sunday Program)\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nContact Information 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