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:

I am honoured and happy to be offering an online book reading for Two Palms Up Sangha as part of their weekly practice and gathering. Please email Vickie to receive the zoom link.

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:  

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, …

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. …

Join Vickie and Doug MacArthur for One Love, One Song, One Heart: "An Evening of Readings and Music" from Vickie spiritual memoir A Lotus on Fire. Weaving together readings from A Lotus on Fire, with simple music and chants from different spiritual traditions, you will be invited to listen, to sing along, and to become …

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.

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 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 …

What does it mean to have a spacious mind and an inclusive heart? Join Vickie MacArthur and Val Kunimoto for a full Day of Mindfulness:  Slow down...Create space in your body, mind & heart...Cultivate loving kindness towards yourself and all beings. Together we will practice gentle movement, sitting meditation, walking meditation, and deep relaxation to …

Stop the Lethbridge Library's Local Author Festival. Listen to local author talks, and visit with local authors. Vickie will have copies of A Lotus on Fire for sale, and will be happy to sign your personal copy.

6 Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 6:30-8pm (mountain), $92 Join Vickie MacArthur for an exploration of her recently published spiritual memoir, A Lotus on Fire: How a Buddhist Monk Ignited My Heart, Vickie will share personal readings and stories, as well as guide spiritual practices, related to many of the books themes: spiritual awakening, inter-spirituality especially …