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Welcome to the Compassionate Ocean Sangha

We are an online mindfulness community in the Plum Village Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that is facilitated by lay and Monastic Dharma Teachers.​​​

Dear Friends,

You are warmly welcomed to join Liz, Tim and Debbie as we continue our exploration of Beginning Anew, with a focus on Beginner’s Mind.Beginner’s mind is the capacity to meet each moment with openness, curiosity, and humility—free from the weight of what we think we already know. It is one of the inner attitudes that makes Beginning Anew possible: without it, reconciliation can harden into fixed positions; with it, understanding and relationship can be renewed through fresh listening and softened certainty.In this session, we will gently contemplate the question:“Have I had the experience of seeing something as if for the first time—and how might I apply this experience in daily life?”

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Our Monthly Theme will be:

Beginning Anew and Beginner’s Mind.


Beginner’s Mind is described in different ways:
The mind of love is the beginner’s mind (Thich Nhat Hanh).
To begin anew is to look deeply and honestly at ourselves, our past actions, speech and thoughts and to create a fresh beginning within ourselves and in our relationships with others.
It’s also a way to be mindful and to come back to ourselves.

Thursday, 22nd January, 8pm AEST  
Sangha Group Sharings

Ripening Sangha is a monthly study group and sister sangha of Compassionate Ocean founded by Thay Phap Hai. In 2026, we will begin a new round of study of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings and you are warmly invited to consider joining us on this journey.

 

Please register your interest by completing the 'Sign Up' form (see button below) and we will send you a link to the information session on Wednesday February 11, 2026 8-9pm Sydney time with Thay Phap Hai and other OI leaders. We will begin on Wednesday March 18 with a focus on the 1st of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings, 'Openness.'

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