Zen in the Park

Come join us for a mindfulness morning in the park. 🌞🧘🏽‍♀️

The change in season brings a fresh start and renewed transformation. Join us for gentle mindfulness practices, relational connection, and time to simply be together.

Guided by our community partners:
💫 Melina Bondy (they/them) @melinarbondy
💫 Miss Vu (she/her)

📅 Sunday, Sept 14th
🕐 11:00am–1:00pm
📍 Riverdale Park East – South East side
🎟 Suggested $5 (Link in bio on instagram)

☔ If it rains, we’ll reschedule!

✨ Bring: water, a cushion, picnic blanket, or foldable chair.

This gathering is for anyone who self-identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+ or is questioning. Allies welcome—with a queer friend. 💜

We’ll be at the south east side of the park. Check our Instagram story the day of for exact details. Look forward to seeing you there! 🌈🙏🏽

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Melina (they/them) began meditation and Dharma practice in 2003 in both Plum Village and Vipassana traditions, eventually taking monastic vows under Thich Nhat Hanh in 2012 with the name HaiAn (Sister Ocean). After six years in the monastery and a few more outside, Melina returned to lay life in 2021.

As a queer white settler, Melina is honored and challenged to live on the colonized land of Tkaronto, colonially named Toronto, where they continue sharing the gifts of the monastery with a wider community.

Miss Vu (she/her) is a practicing Buddhist who has studied and practiced meditation for 17 years across multiple traditions. She facilitates groups by weaving together these influences to cultivate presence, compassion, and a spirit of shared discovery.

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