# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for guided meditation, reflection, and community in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh with visiting Deer Park monastics.About this EventThe Art of Embracing What Is: An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat HanhWhen life brings moments of anxiety, grief, or frustration, our instinct is often to pull away or resist. Mindfulness offers a gentler path: learning to meet difficult experiences with compassion, warmth, and understanding. Join visiting monastics from Deer Park Monastery for an evening dedicated to cultivating peace and resilience in daily life. This gathering is hosted by the Floating Leaf Community of Homer in partnership with One River Sangha of Anchorage.What to Expect:The program will feature a guided meditation, a Dharma reflection led by the monastics, mindful movement, song, and time for open questions. Afterwards, everyone is invited to stay for tea, cookies, and conversation.Event Details:Tuesday, August 25 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMAnchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship2824 E 18th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508 Admission is FREE! Venmo & cash donations to help cover monastic travel & venue costs are deeply appreciated. Children welcome with a parent or guardian. For questions, please reach out to:alaskamindfulnessretreat@gmail.com or OneRiverSanghaAK@gmail.comTo learn more about Deer Park Monastery and the Plum Village tradition, visit www.deerparkmonastery.org. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/772c5700-9d38-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w987-h740-dcf8b888-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/an-evening-of-mindfulness-in-the-tradition-of-thich-nhat-hanh/100001998515909885 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Anchorage - **state**: AK - **country**: United States - **location**: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - **lat**: 61.2040653 - **long**: -149.8277275 - **full address**: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2824 East 18th Avenue, Anchorage, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5200e92b9c4bfe94e1c6b73ba305f554dd7b8feb33bcd61ddc15fc956842835b-rimg-w1200-h900-dcf8b888-gmir.jpg?v=1787300135 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh being held? - **A:** An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2824 East 18th Avenue, Anchorage, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh? - **A:** An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh is organized by Drea Hartwell. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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