A Calm Night by Candlelight

A Calm Night by Candlelight

Enjoy a panel discussion & meditation by candlelight with Buddhist monks on our indoor tennis courts. This event is free & open to all ages

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By RCW Athletic Club
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Date and time

Saturday, April 26 · 6:30 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

RCW Athletic Club (Formerly Racquet Club West)

200 Running Pump Road Lancaster, PA 17603

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Arrival, Socialization, Snacks, & Music


people should try to arrive around this point in order to socialize, meet a new friend, have some complimentary snacks, and start to find their seats on the court while we have some peaceful music p...

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Panel Discussion - George, Tyler, & the Monks


this portion of the night will include a discussion between George (CEO of RCW), Tyler (his son & pro tennis player), and the monks about integrating balance, presence, and practical wisdom into dail...

7:30 PM - 7:40 PM

Guided Mindful Movement/Stretching


our emcee who happens to be a certified yoga instructor will guide you all through simple stretches/light movement/breathing exercises to loosen up the body, energize the mind, and prepare you to hav...

7:40 PM - 8:30 PM

Candlelighting + Guided Meditation


after some instruction about how to meditate properly, the monk will guide everyone to light the candles throughout the event grounds and then guide us in meditation followed by spreading of loving-k...

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Official End - Socializing, Taking Pictures, & Clean Up


after the end of the meditation, there will be some parting words shared before the end of the program at some point around 8:30pm. Everyone is welcome to stay a little bit longer to socialize, take ...

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Event Summary

This special event will feature a panel discussion between George (CEO of RCW), Tyler (his son & pro tennis player), and the monks about integrating balance, presence, and practical wisdom into daily life. This will be followed by a guided candlelight meditation led by American Buddhist monks from Thailand, Venerable Nick and Venerable Michael (their bios, YouTube, meditations & other resources).

You do not have to have any previous skill or experience level in meditation. This non-religious event is free and open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs! Come out, bring a friend, and enjoy this rare opportunity to learn a skill that can bring immeasurable benefit both on and off the court!

*Large Bags prohibited. Small purses will be permitted.

Special Note on Ticket Types

We decided to make this a free event to ensure that community members in any type of financial situation can attend. However, if you are capable and inclined to support our aim to continue running these types of free events sustainably into the future, you can select the "Pay It Forward Patron" ticket to contribute $25 or the "Open Donation" option to contribute any amount to help us offset the cost of this event. Thank you for your generosity and helping us spread inner peace and wisdom to the community!

Please note that since this is a public event, we will be taking some pictures of the event to help display this special evening on our social media pages.

*Large Bags prohibited. Small purses will be permitted.

The pictures below are from last year's event at RCW

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