Our Sangha
The Mindfulness Community of Hampton Roads was founded in May 1992.
Its mission is to provide a sangha, or community, to support those who
practice Buddhism in the Hampton Roads area. Although formation of the
Mindfulness Community of Hampton Roads was inspired by the teachings of
Thich Nhat Hanh, it became evident soon after its inception that there
was a need to expand its mission to embrace the support of individuals
who practice mindfulness across all spiritual traditions. Although our style
of practice is based in the Vietnamese Zen tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh,
many of our members practice in other Buddhist, as well as non-Buddhist
religious traditions. Our attitude is one of respect for all spiritual traditions
and openness to their teachings.
Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I smile.
Breathing in, I am aware of my heart.
Breathing out, I smile to my heart.
Its mission is to provide a sangha, or community, to support those who
practice Buddhism in the Hampton Roads area. Although formation of the
Mindfulness Community of Hampton Roads was inspired by the teachings of
Thich Nhat Hanh, it became evident soon after its inception that there
was a need to expand its mission to embrace the support of individuals
who practice mindfulness across all spiritual traditions. Although our style
of practice is based in the Vietnamese Zen tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh,
many of our members practice in other Buddhist, as well as non-Buddhist
religious traditions. Our attitude is one of respect for all spiritual traditions
and openness to their teachings.
Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I smile.
Breathing in, I am aware of my heart.
Breathing out, I smile to my heart.
