Dear Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us for The Way Out Is In, a Wake Up Retreat for young adults aged 18-35, to come home to ourselves and touch the peace and freedom available in each moment. Guided by the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the collective energy of the beloved community, we will explore how mindfulness can help us embrace our challenges, cultivate joy, and nourish true connection as we navigate a meaningful direction in life as young adults. Instead of searching for life answers outside of us, together, we will look inside the depths of our being through our meditation practices.

Together, we will practice:

• Sitting, walking, and eating meditation to cultivate true presence and inner peace.
• Deep relaxation and mindful breathing to care for our body and mind.
• Loving speech and deep listening to nurture understanding and harmony.
• Dharma sharing to support and inspire one another on the path.

Reconnecting with nature through mindful walking and periods of silent contemplation.

We welcome young adults from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. In this retreat, we will celebrate our diversity as a source of strength, wisdom, and collective healing. By practicing together in an atmosphere of inclusivity and kindness, we create a space where everyone can feel seen, heard, and supported just as you are.

In the midst of daily pressures and uncertainty, we may feel lost or overwhelmed. Yet, as Thầy reminds us, the way out is not through struggle or escape, but by going deeply within—embracing ourselves with tenderness, healing, and collective insight.

This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the simple wonders of life.

Whether you are new to mindfulness or already walking solidly on this path, we invite you to come as you are, with an open heart and a beginner’s mind.

Let us practice together and co-create a space of healing, joy, and true presence.

We look forward to being with you!

With Love,
Wake Up Retreat Organizing Team

Register here: https://magnoliagrovemonastery.org/wake-up-retreat-2025-to/