All are welcome to attend the Day of Mindfulness. No previous mediation experience is required. The event is free of charge and registration is not needed.

The OBS in-person Day of Mindfulness takes place on the third Saturday of each month from 9 am until 3 pm. It is held at the Tu An Pagoda (Ottawa Vietnamese Pagoda) 3591 Albion Road, Ottawa.

The Day of Mindfulness is an opportunity to meditate together and support one another’s practice. The agenda includes chanting, periods of sitting meditation (often with some guidance), walking meditation and a dhamma talk given by the teacher.       

To allow for reflection, the day is held in “noble silence”, though there are opportunities to ask questions after the talk and to socialise at the end of the session.

The DoM includes a pot-luck vegetarian lunch, shared by all those who attend. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share if you are staying for the lunch.  Utensils are provided.

The DoM is free and does not require registration though you may make a donation on site if you wish. Please arrive between 8:30 and 8:50 am for a 9 am start. You may attend for a full or half day.