A Day of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
August 1, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:30 pm,
Unity Church of Charleston 2535 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, SC
Both beginners and experienced practitioners are warmly invited to a day of mindfulness with Plum Village Dharma Teacher Heather Lyn Mann. Together, we will practice mindfulness and support one another as a community. We will cultivate inner peace to look more deeply into the embodiment of love and compassion, the central messages of Buddha and Christ. Living Buddha, Living Christ, an acclaimed book by Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, will be our guide and help reveal how these teachings bring us truly alive.
What to Expect Heather will provide meditation instructions and guidance throughout the day. Our activities will include:
- Guided sitting meditation to calm the mind.
- Labyrinth walking meditation and other mindful movement.
- A mindful silent meal to nourishment our connection with life.
- Deep relaxation to restore your energy.
- Mindful sharing to connect with one another.
- A Dharma talk by Heather on living deeply within these two great traditions.
About Heather Lyn Mann Heather has been actively involved with the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism for more than twenty years. In March 2026, she received the Lamp Transmission from the Plum Village monastic community in France, elevating her to Dharma Teacher (Dharmacharya). She carries the lineage of the 43rd generation of the Lam Te Dhyana School. Thich Nhat Hanh ordained Heather in 2006 as a lay Buddhist minister in the Order of Interbeing, giving her the Dharma name Chan Lien An (True Lotus Peace). Heather also draws from deep spiritual roots in the Lutheran, Baptist, and Unitarian Universalist traditions.
Registration: $35–includes a plant-based, catered meal, drinks and snacks. People with food allergies are invited to bring their own plant-based meal. Refrigeration will be available. Additional donations in any amount to support our teacher will be welcome. Click the Register button below to sign up.
Scholarships: available, especially to young people (ages 18-35), people of color, LGBTQ+, and other diversities. To apply, complete the online form at Https://MindfulSC.org/scholarship-request/
What to bring: chairs will be available for all. Participants who wish to sit on the floor are welcome to bring a zabuton and cushion. Everyone may want to bring a yoga mat or towel to support deep relaxation practice.