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"Discover Peace and Mindfulness with Melbourne River Sangha
Thich Nhat Hanh Community"

Welcome to Melbourne River Sangha

 

Melbourne River Sangha, formally established in 2010, is a lay practicing community rooted in the teachings of the late Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Committed to fostering mindfulness for inner peace and happiness, we gather twice weekly on Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings to support one another in our journey of mindfulness.

At the heart of our community is Harry Huy Nguyen, also known as Chan Hy Son (True Joyful Mountain), who received ordination as a Lay Brother of the Order of Interbeing from Thich Nhat Hanh in 2002. Supporting the Community is a dedicated Care Taking Council (CTC) of experienced practitioners, we all come together to cultivate the energy of mindfulness within ourselves and apply it in our daily lives.

Our sessions offer a variety of activities, including sitting meditation, walking meditation, deep relaxation, listening to dharma talks, sutra studying, reciting the trainings, sharing a cup of tea, and engaging in dharma discussions. Whether you are new to mindfulness practice or have been on this path for years, everyone is warmly welcomed to join us.

To learn more about our community and upcoming events, we invite you to reach out to us directly through our contact page.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to practice together with you.​​​​

Join Our Community

A space of peace, joy, & connection

We warmly invite you to join our community. By signing up below, you’ll:

  • Receive invitations to our weekly practice sessions, as well as news, upcoming events, and community gatherings,

  • Receive gentle reminders and practice resources,

  • Join a supportive community walking the path together.

Our Practice Sessions

Discover the transformative energy of our practice sessions, where we delve into the essence of mindfulness and inner peace.

Monday Morning Practice

The weekly Monday Zoom morning meditation sessions starts at 6am and goes till around 6:30am.

Tuesday Evening Practice

Our main practice sessions is on the weekly Tuesday evenings. We meet at the E-Vam Buddhist Institute and also online.

Melbourne River Sangha Dinner

Joining us in an evening of community, connection, and contemplation at the Melbourne River Sangha Dinner.

One - Day Mindfulness Retreat 

An introduction to our mindfulness practices and “full immersion” experience of the Plum Village tradition.

Weekend Mindfulness Retreat

Finding Peace in Nature. Our weekend retreats offer an opportunity to deepen your practice of mindfulness in a peaceful and natural setting.

Health and Mindfulness Retreat

Embark on a journey of holistic well-being with our Health and Mindfulness Retreat. 

Upcoming Events

No events currently scheduled.

Day of Mindfulness: Joy and Health 

at Tu An Monastery

Sun 10 Mar 2024, 8.00 AM - 5.00 PM

We cordially invite you to attend the Day of Mindfulness Practice with a theme of Joy and Health at Tu An Monastery. Lead by Brother Phap Lu and Thay Hanh Pham

Free Public Talk, Q&A, Mindfulness and Health with Brother Phap Lu

at Evam Buddhist Institute

Tue, Mar 2024, 6.30 - 8.30 PM

Discover how mindfulness, excercise and dietary improves your health and prevents illness. A free public talk by Brother Phap Lu.

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