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 …

Join Vickie and other amazing teachers for this week-end retreat at Samish Island, Washington. Together we will look at “enoughness” in terms of material goods, our spiritual selves, through a wider social justice lens and the climate and environment—and more. We invite you to journey with us as we learn how to live more simply …

Take time to commune with nature, as you walk, and sit, and reflect in the beautiful surroundings of the Martha Retreat Centre. Be inspired by the beauty of nature in all her myriad forms. Listen deeply for “Love Letters from Mother Earth,” as you cultivate a deeper love and connection to the earth and all …

Join Vickie and the Dawning Light Sangha for a Morning of Mindfulness, outside at Indian Battle Park, enjoying the peace and tranquility in Lethbridge's beautiful river bottom. Surrounded by nature, Vickie will guide sitting and walking meditation, inspired by readings from A Lotus on Fire, with time to share our own insights and experiences afterwards. …

Join me for a pilgrimage into Silence, as you discover Silence as a companioning presence within, guiding you in your life and spiritual journey. Cultivate the capacity to "be still and know" as you perceive the whispers of Spirit that arise when we take time to listen deeply to our bodies, our minds, our hearts, …

Join us for a full day of teachings and practices to cultivate inner balance and equanimity as you respond to the demands and challenges of your personal life, and the world we live in.

My Christmas Gift to you: Take time to slow down, to breathe, to stretch, to relax and restore your sanity during the busy holiday season. Learn how to move from a state of distraction and restlessness, to a place of deep stillness, and complete and absolute rest. Yoga Nidra meditation is practiced in a lying …