“A Lotus on Fire” Book Reading in Chilliwack, B.C.

Community of Christ Chilliwack 9845 Carleton STreet, Chilliwack, B.C., Canada

Join Vickie for a book reading from "A Lotus on Fire" focused on readings and practices from "Happy Teachers Will Change the World," a retreat Vickie attended with Thich Nhat Hanh, articulating his vision for integrating universal practices of mindful attention into the classroom.

At the Centre: Online Speaker Series by Naramata Centre

Join Vickie and her mentor Tim Scorer (who wrote the Foreword for A Lotus on Fire) for a contemplative evening and conversation based on Vickie's spiritual memoir. This evening's readings and conversation will focus on creating new inter-spiritual communities beyond the confines of religion.

A Lotus on Fire, Dinner & Reading in Calgary

Community of Christ Calgary 422 - 11 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

Join Vickie for an evening of readings and conversation  around A Lotus on Fire. This evening's theme will explore healing family and inter-generational suffering, as well as teachings and practices to move beyond the boundaries of religion. Supper: 6pm (by donation) Reading: 7pm Location: Calgary Community of Christ, 422 - 11 Avenue SE, Please RSVP Here:

Summer: Time to Relax, Read, and Write

Vickie is taking the summer off to relax after her spring book tour. You can watch some of her recent events on her YouTube Channel:  

An Evening of Music and Readings from A Lotus on Fire, at Chateau de Malerargue, France

Centre Artistique International Roy Hart , France

If you happen to be in France, join Vickie and Doug for An Evening of Music and Readings from A Lotus on Fire, at Chateaux de Malerargue, at the Centre Artistique International Roy Hart. This one hour presentation will be an artistic staged version of readings and music that reveal moments of both tender grief, …

Online Book Launch Event: Tears Become Rain: Stories of Healing and Transformation Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh

Join Vickie as she joins Parallax Press and other authors from around the world, reading from their stories in Tears Become Rain: Stories of Healing and Transformation Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh. Vickie's story "Thay in Disguise" shares about her journey from seeing Thay as the teacher outside herself, to connecting to the true teacher within. …

“Awakening the Heart” One Day Retreat (Online and In Person)

What does it mean to “Awaken the Heart”? How do we sustain a “hopeful heart” during these challenging times?  Join Vickie as she guides you through an experiential understanding of the “Heart Centre” and all its nuanced layers, through breathing practices, gentle movement, reflection, and meditation.

“Tears Become Rain” Reading (Online) with Anacortes Mindfulness Community

Join Vickie and Mary Hillebrand, hosted by the Anacortes Mindfulness Community, for readings and inspiration from the book "Tears Become Rain: Stories of Transformation and Healing Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh."  As co-editor of Tears Become Rain, Mary will share her experience of bringing 32 authors together from around the world to create beautiful collection …

Book Reading with Local Authors at Analog Books

Analog Books 322 6 St S, Lethbridge, Alberta

Book Reading and Reflections with Vickie MacArthur and Cat Charissage Local author, Vickie MacArthur (author of Lotus on Fire) will read from her contribution to the book, "Tears Become Rain", a collection of 32 mindfulness practitioners from around the world who reflect on encountering the extraordinary teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away …

To inquire about inviting Vickie to your organization or event for a book reading or workshop, please email her at Vickie@vickiemacarthur.ca