Buddhist daylong retreat in Laconia – Concord Monitor

LaconiaBuddhist daylong retreat

On Dec. 8, the Unitarian Universalist Buddhist Meditation Group, will hold an All Day Retreat. Why this date for our retreat? It’s a special day in Buddhism. Buddhists around the world call this day “Bodhi Day,” a Buddhist holiday, which celebrates the day in which Siddhartha Gautama sat underneath the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, and attained enlightenment some 2,500 or so years ago. The UU Meditation group meets regularly at the Unitarian Universalist Society every Tuesday evening, 6 p.m., at 172 Pleasant St., in Laconia. The retreat at the UU Society of Laconia will begin at 9 a.m., ending at 4 p.m.. There will be periods of walking meditation, silent meditation, and teachings. In particular, the group will watch two teachings of the Venerable Ani Pema Chodron from her latest teachings called “Sacred Journey.” In addition, lunch (pot luck) will be shared, and Rick Hochsprung will guide the group in Chinese movement therapy. There will be an art period, where the group will work on creating mandalas. If interested, please contact the Rev. Dr. Judith Wright, minister of the UU Society of Laconia at 978-852-9621 or email Revjudithwright@gmail.com. All are welcome to this retreat. For those you may have never meditated before, instructions will be given.

AllenstownFree Girl Scouts event

Come discover what makes Girl Scouts the leading expert on girls! Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will host a free information session for girls and parents Dec. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Allenstown Elementary School, 30 S. Main St. Girls and their families can meet local Girl Scouts and volunteers; learn about expanded STEM and outdoor programs; enjoy fun, girl-led activities; explore programs; learn about volunteer opportunities; and register to become a Girl Scout. Plus, girls will receive a free Discover Girl Scouts embroidered patch. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves more than 10,000 girls throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. To learn more about Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, visit .girlscoutsgwm.org or call 1-888-474-9686 if you have any questions.

ConcordAnnual mitten drive

Meredith Village Savings Bank and Merrimack County Savings Bank will collect mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for their annual Mitten Tree drives. A donation of $2 for every item collected through Dec. 31 will be awarded to the N.H. Food Bank. New handmade or store-bought items can be dropped off at MVSB and the Merrimack from now through Dec. 31. Nonprofits who are in need of mittens, hats, gloves and scarves should visit mvsb.com or themerrimack.com.

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