Summer Mini-Ango

One Heart Sangha is offering a 4-week Mini Ango. The Mini Ango provides a supportive structure to commit to an additional level of practice for a set period of time. The primary purpose of the Mini Ango is to deepen your practice, renew your commitment to the Dharma, and if you like, make a commitment to other aspects that can help make positive changes in your life.

Read below for more details if you are new to our Mini Ango.

Remote Meeting Dates

• June 23 at 6:15PM-7:00PM
• June 30 at 6:15PM-7:00PM
• July 7 at 6:15PM-7:00PM
• July 14 at 6:15PM-7:00PM

Registration closes June 16

Participants should commit to increased Zazen for the duration of the Mini Ango. For example, participants can pledge to sit one extra day per week or increase their sitting time. You can be specific about the amount of time you want to commit to each day (or specific days), or be more flexible and commit to a certain amount of extra Zazen per week. In addition to increased Zazen, participants may commit to other beneficial activities including:

• Reading a book about Zen or a book related to your practice
• Yoga
• Volunteer work
• Sew a rakusu
• Chant the Meal Gatha before eating
• Reciting the Five Remembrances every day
• Commit to a street retreat
• Commit to a mindfulness practice (such as mindful eating, listening, driving etc.)

You can also commit to cutting back on activities that may hamper or interfere with your attention or practice. For example:

• Consume less junk food
• Spend less time on the Internet and/or social media
• Not staying up too late at night
• Watch less TV

Commitments should be realistic and attainable. It’s best to select one or two commitments that are manageable rather than selecting too many or taking on too much. 

In addition to the commitments, registrants will take part in four remote meetings. The meetings provide registrants with an opportunity to share their Mini Ango experiences and learn from each other. 

For more information contact Bruce Lindsay