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Field Trip to Tamtu Metta Meditation Center
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The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are.
-Carl Jung
Memorial Day Weekend Filed Trip Sunday May 25
Tamtu Metta Meditation Center
Morgan Hill
The Santa Cruz Spiritual Center is organizing a field trip this Memorial Day weekend to the Tâm Từ Metta Buddhist Temple & Heritage Garden in Morgan Hill, CA. This serene sanctuary, established by Venerable Thích Pháp Chơn, offers a tranquil environment for spiritual reflection and connection. The temple features traditional Vietnamese architecture, lush gardens, and granite statues, providing a peaceful setting for visitors seeking mindfulness and inner peace. Yelp+9buddhistvihara.net+9Tripadvisor+9MapQuest+4MapQuest+4MapQuest+4OMD News
General Itinerary Highlights:
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Departure: Morning departure and Car Pool from the Santa Cruz.
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Arrival at Tâm Từ Metta: Meeting with Master John, visiting the heritage garden and meditation areas.
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Meditation Session: Possible Participation in a guided meditation led by resident monks or Self guided meditation.
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Free Time: Explore the temple grounds, visit the gift shop, or engage in personal reflection.
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Lunch and Learn: Enjoy delicious food with a discussion of THich Nhat Hanh's book "Miracle of Mindfullness".
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Return: Afternoon departure back to Santa Cruz.
For more information or to sign up for the trip, please contact the Santa Cruz Spiritual Center directly. 831 313 8478
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