Omaha Yoga Path Post
Mindfulness Retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
The Honey Locust Sangha Spring Retreat
Learn to Love Again
Throughout the weekend we will practice:
Supported by the peace of the natural surroundings
and the strength of our sangha.
Registration is now open!
REGISTER FOR THE RETREATSpace is limited. Please register by April 18.
Please note that a donation to Zeffy on the registration form is optional–opt out if you choose to pay for registration only.
about the Teacher: Joe Reilly (he/him)
Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, social worker, and Dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Joe was ordained into the Order of Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community in 2011, receiving the Dharma name True Ocean of Grace. In 2021, Joe received Transmission of the Lamp at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California, becoming an ordained Dharma teacher.
Joe was raised Catholic and currently studies and practices progressive Catholicism, Native American spirituality, and engaged Buddhism. He has been a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since 2004 and is often found singing and writing songs on spiritual retreats, weaving music and mindfulness together in deeply moving ways.
Joe lives in Waawiyatanong/Detroit, where he co-leads the Building Beloved Community Sangha. He is of Cherokee, Choctaw, Italian, and Irish descent and identifies as Native American.
Joe is part of the teaching community at the Lotus Institute alongside his Dharma mentors Dr. Larry Ward, Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, and Kaira Jewel Lingo. He is also mentored by Barbara Newell.
Held in the tranquil setting of the
Held in the tranquil setting of the
Creighton University Retreat Center
It is a quiet place in nature, near Griswold Iowa, about 45 minutes from Omaha. CURC is a full-service retreat center with excellent meeting/conference rooms, overnight facilities, dining hall, and chapel.
The comfortable facilities and hospitable environment are set in 157 acres of wooded area, with ambling trails along a river teeming with wildlife, song birds, and a sublime night sky.
Retreat Format
This residential retreat is designed for both beginning and experienced practitioners. It will center on periods of sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talks by our teacher. There will be small-group Dharma discussions, meal meditations, and active, mindful work practice. Periods of silence will deepen and enrich the experience by allowing time for personal reflection.
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Learn to Love Again
Throughout the weekend we will practice:
Supported by the peace of the natural surroundings
and the strength of our sangha.
Registration is now open!
Space is limited. Please register by April 18.
Please note that a donation to Zeffy on the registration form is optional–opt out if you choose to pay for registration only.
Our Dharma Teacher: Joe Reilly (he/him)
Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, social worker, and Dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Joe was ordained into the Order of Interbeing by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community in 2011, receiving the Dharma name True Ocean of Grace. In 2021, Joe received Transmission of the Lamp at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California, becoming an ordained Dharma teacher.
Joe was raised Catholic and currently studies and practices progressive Catholicism, Native American spirituality, and engaged Buddhism. He has been a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since 2004 and is often found singing and writing songs on spiritual retreats, weaving music and mindfulness together in deeply moving ways.
Joe lives in Waawiyatanong/Detroit, where he co-leads the Building Beloved Community Sangha. He is of Cherokee, Choctaw, Italian, and Irish descent and identifies as Native American.
Joe is part of the teaching community at the Lotus Institute alongside his Dharma mentors Dr. Larry Ward, Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, and Kaira Jewel Lingo. He is also mentored by Barbara Newell.
We are deeply honored to welcome Joe to Honey Locust Sangha this spring.
Retreat Location
The retreat center offers peaceful wooded grounds, walking trails, comfortable lodging, and nourishing meals — an ideal setting for mindful practice and community connection.
Retreat Details
Begins: Thursday evening, May 14
Ends: Sunday afternoon, May 17
Retreat Cost (Same as Last Year!)
Thursday–Sunday Options
• Double Occupancy — $355
• Single Occupancy — $420
Friday–Sunday Options Also Available
The fee includes lodging, meals, retreat center costs,
and support for our teacher.
If cost is a concern, please reach out confidentially;
limited financial assistance may be available.
The Honey Locust Sangha / Omaha Community of Mindful Living is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Six Mantras
The Six Mantras
June 16, 2012. 99-minute dharma talk by Thich Nhat Hanh from Upper Hamlet in Plum Village during the 21-Day Retreat with the theme The Science of the Buddha. The talk is given in English and this is the eleventh dharma talk (of 15). The podcast is available at this link.
1.
Darling, I am here for you.
2. Darling, I know you are there and it makes me happy.
3. Darling, I know you suffer.
4. Darling, I suffer, please help.
5. This is a Happy Moment.
6. Darling, you are partly right.
The last one is new and for when someone congratulates or criticizes you.
Sitting Spaces
Students at the Yoga Path have been invited to share images of the meditation space in their homes. Here are some of the initial entries.
“One of the most important ways you can transform your home space is to make a place to sit. Creating a peaceful sitting area can transform your whole house. This also an important way to support your meditation practice. If we sit in the same place each day, it takes us less and less time to remember to stop and return to our breath. Here, in this place, our bodies and minds can help each other relax” Thich Nhat Hanh
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- Meditation and yoga help me to be my best self in all my relationships.
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- the most comfortable chair in the house. Has a sheet on it because my dog chewed the arms. I love my dog
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- “meditation corner”
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- Place for restoring peace in my life.
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- “view from the cushion…dogs settle in for a sit…”
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- this place of practice is a south-west corner room and it offers lovely light, the sight of a big tree and access to much birdsong
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- “…I was able to create a dedicated space in our closet”.
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- a cozy place to breathe.
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- I sit cross-legged here after reading something inspirational
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- . . . or in the corner chair.
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- from William
Spring Mindfulness Retreat
Here is the announcement about Spring Mindfulness Retreat 2014 sponsored by the Honey Locust Sangha / Omaha Community of Mindful Living.