Imagine the energy of thousands of people gathered together and meditating on the open grounds of Trafalgar Square, before walking with one of the most influential people of our time.
Zen Master, author, poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh invites everyone to walk mindfully together in silence, generating the energy of peace, solidity, and freedom.
“There is no walk for peace; peace is...
[read more] Imagine the energy of thousands of people gathered together and meditating on the open grounds of Trafalgar Square, before walking with one of the most influential people of our time.
Zen Master, author, poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh invites everyone to walk mindfully together in silence, generating the energy of peace, solidity, and freedom.
“There is no walk for peace; peace is the walk. By walking, we generate peace within our body, our consciousness. We embrace and heal the pain, the sorrow, the fear in us, and that is the ground for helping peace to be a reality in the world.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Before the Peace Walk, you are invited to participate in a sitting meditation guided by Thich Nhat Hanh on the ground of Trafalgar Square. You may like to bring something to sit on which can be light to carry during the Peace Walk (It may be a good idea for this to be waterproof). You are welcome to sit on the benches and the steps in Trafalgar Square.
Schedule:
2:30pm - Gather in Trafalgar Square
3pm - Thich Nhat Hanh guides sitting meditation and introduces walking meditation in Trafalgar Square
4pm to 5pm - Peace Walk - location to be confirmed
How to get to Trafalgar Square:
http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/art-culture/trafalgar-square/visiting-the-square
Participation is free. This is a walk open to everyone, all ages, from every path, experienced or not. We kindly ask for there to be no display of any banners or signs, nor giving out of flyers during the Peace Walk.
"During walking meditation we walk slowly, in a relaxed way, keeping a light smile on our lips. When we practice this way, we feel deeply at ease, and our steps are those of the most secure person on Earth. Walking meditation is really to enjoy the walking—walking not in order to arrive, just for walking, to be in the present moment, and to enjoy each step. Therefore you have to shake off all worries and anxieties, not thinking of the future, not thinking of the past, just enjoying the present moment. Anyone can do it. It takes only a little time, a little mindfulness, and the wish to be happy." - Thich Nhat Hanh
We are inviting everyone around the world to walk in peace with us. Check back later for the cities joining us on 31st March 2012. Email us if you would like to organise a Peace Walk in your city!
Email us at walkmindfully@gmail.com for questions and to sign up for our latest updates about the Peace Walk.
Check out the rest of Thich Nhat Hanh's 2012 tour in the UK here, including a public talk at Royal Festival Hall and a 5 day retreat at Nottingham University:
http://www.mindfulnessretreats.org.uk/
Check out a video of Thich Nhat Hanh introducing walking meditation here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdO1vZJgUu0
Check out Thich Nhat Hanh's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/thichnhathanh
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