Compassionate Ocean Sangha
A Community of Heart
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.
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Thursday, 15th May, 8pm
Dear Compassionate Ocean Family, please joinLena, Dipika and Debbie for another beautiful Thursday session.
Monthly Theme: Letting go (Upeksha) or equanimity
Equanimity is inclusiveness and non-discrimination. We let go of our notions of inferiority, superiority and equality. It’s an act of love (The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, pp218 – 219).
Key Sutra: The Seven Factors of Awakening are found in The Four Establishments of Mindfulness in Thich Nhat Hanh, Awakening of the Heart, Section Five, pp113-115.
We will have our usual breakout groups where you can enjoy meeting and sharing your experiences of equanimity, followed by a guided meditation.
Sunday, 11th May, 8pm
Tea Ceremony
Dear beloved family,
You are warmly invited to join us this Sunday, 11 May at 8pm, for a Compassionate Ocean tea meditation with Jan and Liz.
Together, we will pause, breathe gently, and share a cup of tea, smiling to the present moment.
As Thay teaches:
“This cup of tea in my two hands — mindfulness held perfectly. My mind and body dwell in the very here and now.”
We invite you to bring your favourite tea, and let each sip be a gentle homecoming. As a sangha, we’ll reflect on the joys of sharing tea — wherever we may be. There will also be space for quiet conversation, heartfelt sharing, and questions.
All are welcome. Let us enjoy the miracle of being together — one mindful breath, one cup of tea at a time.
Friday, 16th May, 8pm
Evening Meditation
You are warmly welcomed to join Jan, Julie and Adam for a guided Sitting Meditation , walking meditation and Sutra reading.
We look forward to spending time with you.
Monthly Theme: Letting go (Upeksha) or equanimity.
Equanimity is inclusiveness and non-discrimination. We let go of our notions of inferiority, superiority and equality. It’s an act of love (The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, pp218 – 219).
Key Sutra: The Seven Factors of Awakening are found in The Four Establishments of Mindfulness in Thich Nhat Hanh, Awakening of the Heart, Section Five, pp113-115.
Saturday, 17th May, 8pm
Dear COS Family.
You are warmly invited to join Lena, Tim and Adam for another lovely Saturday Session with a topic question for the whole group to share followed by a guided meditation.
Monthly Theme: Letting go (Upeksha) or equanimity.
Equanimity is inclusiveness and non-discrimination. We let go of our notions of inferiority, superiority and equality. It’s an act of love (The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, pp218 – 219).
Key Sutra: The Seven Factors of Awakening are found in The Four Establishments of Mindfulness in Thich Nhat Hanh, Awakening of the Heart, Section Five, pp113-115.
Sunday, 18th May, 8pm
Recitation of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings
You are welcome to join Daya, Judy and Ling for the recitation of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings.
If you would ever like to read two of the Trainings during the ceremony please contact us at: compassionateoceansangha@gmail.com You don't have to be a member of the Order of Interbeing to read the Trainings.
In his book, Interbeing (4th ed, p20), Thich Nhat Hanh tells us that these Trainings have evolved from the 10 precepts in the Sutra Spoken to the King of the Ocean, in the Chinese canon. These precepts have been extended by Thich Nhat Hanh to be more relevant to today and to address suffering in our time.
They are called 'Mindfulness Trainings' rather than 'precepts' because they are practices for us, not rules. They guide and protect us as we look at each one to find its relevance in our own daily life.