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Meditation Supplies
BOWLS FOR MINDFUL MEALS, CUPS FOR MINDFUL TEA
Handmade bowls inscribed with the first verse of the Five Contemplations before meals. Other sizes, colours and designs are available.
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THE QUIET SPACE INSIDE
A CD of three guided meditations, five mindfulness songs, and an introductory talk. The guided meditations are entitled 1) Calming the Mind (20 minutes), 2) Looking Deeply (20 minutes), and 3) Transformation (15 minutes). They are designed for home practice of flexible length. Click the image for enlarged view.
THE CLEAR PEACEFUL MOON – Songs of Thich Nhat Hanh
17 songs sung by Emily M King and the Skylarks from the Pine Gate Sangha in Ottawa, and Jean Monpetit from the MMC. This CD of songs celebrates the lyrical and poetic side of Thich Nhat Hanh. The lyrics have been crafted from Thich Nhat Hanh’s poems, gathas, meditation themes, calligraphy, and other texts by Joseph Emet who also wrote the music. The musical material ranges from meditative solos to joyful and melodic songs accompanied by a variety of instruments.
A BASKET OF PLUMS – Songs for the practice of Mindfulness
A CD of songs from Plum Village, These Plum Village songs and others of like inspiration were collected by Joseph Emet. Some of the words are by Thich Nhat Hanh, others are inspired by his teachings. The poem for each song is a meditation on one aspect of the practice.
FLEURS DE PRUNIER
Un CD de vingt six chansons de pleine conscience chantées par Xuan Mai Nguyen, et membres du Sentier de la Rivière à Québec et du CML. Réalisé par J. Emet.
BASKET OF PLUMS SONGBOOK
Practice songs in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh from Plum Village and other communities of Mindful Living. Edited by J. Emet. Spiral bound for easy opening, this book contains the words and music of the songs on the CD's. With guitar chords.
SEIZA TYPE MEDITATION BENCHES
Designed to keep the back straight and the knees comfortable during meditation.
MEDITATION CUSHIONS (used)
Zafu type (high), and Zabuton type (flat). These cushions have been used at the MMC.
Sources in the Montreal area for meditation supplies
Cushions
Coussins
820 Rachel St. E. near St. Hubert, tel. (514)287-1233)
Attractive meditation cushions in different designs are available at
Jessy Naturel
46 Ste. Anne Street in Pointe-Claire Village (514) 428-0286.
These are locally made, colourful, buckwheat hull stuffed cushions at $50.00
Sri Aurobindo centre
4125 St. Denis, tel. (514)845-2786 (St. Denis just south of Rachel)
Kapok filled, single colors
Benches:
Meditation benches in pine are available from Atelier Roger Landreville,
10 Duluth West (near St Laurent Boulevard), Tel. (514)843-4075
With folding legs - 35 dollars, with fixed legs - 30 dollars.
Also available: benches with covering pillow.
Bookstores
Boule de Neige
4433 St. Denis, below Mount Royal, tel. (514)849-0959)
The store with the largest collection of books on Buddhism in English or French in Montréal
Biosfaire
4571 St Denis, above Mount Royal, tel. (514)985-2467)
A close second to Boule de Neige, and it is also close by.
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