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Annual Membership and Potluck (11/11/2019)

Update: Monday, Nov 11 at 7pm the sangha held a special annual meeting The Sangha celebrated the year and reflected on what the sangha means to us. We shared delicious food and connected to what it means to be part … Continue reading

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About the Synergy Project ( Woody)

The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County has been supporting The Synergy Project for a number of years. Our Outreach and Service Committee works with Woody to identify needs and provide resources he needs to continue the important work of helping … Continue reading

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October 2019 Retreat – A Meditative Inquiry into the Buddha’s Understanding of Emptiness

Join us Friday evening Oct 4th (7-9pm) and Saturday Oct 5th (9-5pm) for “A meditative inquiry into the Buddha’s understanding of emptiness. Lowell Arye Will lead the retreat. Friday evening will be a quiet night where we will be cultivating … Continue reading

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Head & Heart Together – part three

Thai forest monk Thanissaro Bhikkhu teaches us how to use wisdom to cultivate compassion  The fourth principle [of karma] to remember concerns the karma you’re creating right now in reaction to other people’s pleasure and pain. If you’re resentful of … Continue reading

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The Four Brahma-Viharas, or the Four Divine Abodes of the Heart

For our next series starting August 5th, we will be exploring The Four Brahma-Viharas, or the Four Divine Abodes of the Heart. Here’s a link to a page at dhammawiki.com for a quick look at these four abodes: https://dhammawiki.com/index.php/4_Brahma_Viharas At our first discussion, we … Continue reading

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Gathas from Plum Vilage

Waking UpWaking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.I vow to live fully in each momentand to look at all beings with the eyes of compassion. Brushing Your TeethBrushing my teeth and rinsing my mouth,I … Continue reading

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Mindfull or Mind Full?

Notice how pedaling the exercise bike starts the display & when you stop, it turns off after a few seconds? Similarly meditation powers up your mindfulness muscle so you enjoy the benefits throughout the day. When you stop returning to … Continue reading

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Dr. Rebecca Li on Why do we practice? Why do we sit? 4/29/19

We are pleased that Dr. Rebecca Li will be with us again on Monday, April 29, for guided meditation and teachings. Rebecca will explore with us the topic “Why do we practice? Why do we sit?” With these questions in mind, we … Continue reading

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Dr. Lucinda Green visits sangha to present the Enlightenment Deck

Dr. Lucinda Green will be with us via skype on Monday April 8th to teach us the Enlightenment Deck A Pathway to Freedom  ( Learn the Dharma.      Study the Dharma.      Keep your practice fresh and lively. … Continue reading

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Lucinda Green, Ph.D. will lead Meditation Retreat in Bucks County on “CULTIVATING CONCENTRATION & INSIGHT” 4/27/19

Lucinda Green, Ph.D. will lead Meditation Retreat in Bucks County on “CULTIVATING CONCENTRATION & INSIGHT” in a historic Quaker meetinghouse in Bucks County, Pennsylvania – The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County, a community open to all levels of interest in meditation and … Continue reading

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