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Zen and the Art of Mindful Living
Description of Weeklong Residency
Whether you are a long-term mindfulness practitioner wishing to deepen your understanding, or someone completely new to mindfulness practice, we invite you to join a week of programming at Dartmouth with ten Buddhist Dharma teachers from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's Deer Park Monastery in California. The monastics practicing under the Plum Village tradition of Engaged Buddhism will share practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into the context of our daily lives to cultivate peace, happiness, non-fear, and resilience. They will teach how to nurture compassion, inclusivity, and loving kindness in yourself and the world through mindfulness practice. The week of guided meditation practices, presentations, and discussions are designed to offer a sanctuary for your curiosity and growth.
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Downloadable PDF of Events
(includes details on which events will have livestream available)
Monastic Facilitators' Names and Bios
Google Calendar of Events
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Retreats, Jon Kabat-Zinn Lecture, and The Buddha The Scientist Symposium
Ticket Prices
|
Event |
General Public |
Dartmouth Faculty/Staff |
Dartmouth Students |
|
4.5 hour retreat (Dartmouth Only) |
Not Available |
$20 |
$20 |
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2-day retreat |
$160 |
$80 |
$40 |
|
Scientific symposium |
$60 |
$30 |
$15 |
*Registration fee waivers are available to Dartmouth students through Student Wellness Office.
4.5 Hour Retreat (Dartmouth Only)
Register by March 30th to receive a meal at the event.
Log into your Dartmouth Google profile first, then click here to access a document with registration links.
Dartmouth Medical Center Employees: If you have trouble logging into your Dartmouth Google profile, using your work email, please click here to email for assistance.
Description
Friday, April 4th, 2025, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Collis Center Common Ground
During this 4.5-hour mindfulness retreat for Dartmouth students, faculty and staff, Buddhist monastics practicing under the Plum Village tradition of Engaged Buddhism will lead guided meditations and other contemplative practices that can help to cultivate happiness, well-being, and connection to collectively address the challenges we face as a human species. A vegan dinner will be provided.
2 Days - Weekend Retreat
Register by March 30th to receive a meal at the event.
General public - Please click here to purchase tickets.
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Dartmouth Students and Employees: Log into your Dartmouth Google profile first, then click here to access a document with Dartmouth employee/student registration links.
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Dartmouth Medical Center Employees: If you have trouble logging into your Dartmouth Google profile, using your work email, please click here to email for assistance.
Description
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Sunday, April 6th 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rollins Chapel at Dartmouth
During this 2-day mindfulness retreat open to both Dartmouth community members and the broader public, Buddhist monastics practicing under the Plum Village tradition of Engaged Buddhism will lead guided meditations and other contemplative practices that can help to cultivate happiness, well-being, and connection to collectively address the challenges we face as a human species. A vegan lunch will be provided on both days. Lodging and transportation are not provided. Note: Individuals can participate in the Weekend Retreat without registering for and participating in Monday's programming: The Buddha The Scientist Symposium: Mindfulness and Cultivating a Positive Scientific Community.
Jon Kabat-Zinn Lecture
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Jon Kabat-Zinn, a prominent leader in mindfulness practice and research, will deliver a public address on Sunday April 6th, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Filene Auditorium in Moore Hall at Dartmouth College.
This lecture is part of The Buddha The Scientist Symposium, but you do not need to be registered for that symposium to attend this public lecture.
Seating will be limited and the event is also available via livestream.
While Jon Kabat-Zinn will be participating in The Buddha The Scientist symposium, he will not be delivering a second talk on Monday, April 7th.
The Buddha The Scientist Symposium
Register by March 30th to receive a meal at the event. The event is also available via livestream.
The Buddha the Scientist Schedule of Events for Monday, April 7th
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Purchase Tickets Using One of the Links Below
General Public - Please click here to purchase tickets.
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Dartmouth Students and Employees: Log into your Dartmouth Google profile first, then click here to access a document with Dartmouth employee/student registration links.
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Dartmouth Medical Center Employees: If you have trouble logging into your Dartmouth Google profile, using your work email, please click here to email for assistance.
Description
The Buddha The Scientist Symposium: Mindfulness and Cultivating a Positive Scientific Community.
Symposium: Sunday April 6th, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Filene Auditorium at Dartmouth & Monday April 7th, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Hanover Inn at Dartmouth
Thích Nhất Hạnh recognized the important role that scientists play in the world's wellbeing. He envisioned bringing scientists together to practice mindfulness and reflect on their scientific endeavors to cultivate their happiness and capacity for making positive impacts. In that vision, scientists at any stage of their training and careers will gather to engage in mindfulness practice under the guidance of Zen Buddhist monastics practicing under the Plum Village tradition of Engaged Buddhism. Participants will hear talks by prominent scientists including a keynote address by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn on Sunday evening and have ample opportunities to reflect and discuss how mindfulness may benefit their work, scientific communities, and the world. A vegan lunch will be provided on Monday. Lodging and transportation are not included. Note: Weekend Retreat attendance is encouraged, but not required, to participate in the scientific symposium.