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Eight Verses for Training the Mind

Eight Verses for Training the Mind, Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054 -1123) By thinking of all sentient beings as even better than the wish-granting gem for accomplishing the highest aim, may I always consider them precious. Wherever I go, with … Continue reading

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DHARMA and THE ARTS December 2018

DHARMA and THE ARTS: Inspired by the teachings on awakening set forth by the Buddha, poetry of practitioners of the way, from Lao Tzu to Thich Naht Hahn, masters of movement, breath and spirit, and meditation artists using flowers, brush, … Continue reading

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Taking Refuge – What does it mean to you?

What does Taking Refuge mean to you? One way we can take refuge is: – To appreciate and honor the original teacher, the one who awoke. – To appreciate and honor the dharma teachings kept alive for thousands of years, … Continue reading

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If I Only Had a Self

On Monday evening (September 11, 2017), the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County was fortunate to have visiting Zen teacher Andre Teasan Halaw practice with us. It was a very engaging and lively discussion. This is a blog. These opinions or … Continue reading

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Lama Gursam – Monday, August 14, 2017!

Join us Monday 8/14/2017 for a day with Lama Gursam.  The topic of his talks will be “Practice of Meditation” Schedule 4- 6 p.m. – Guided meditation and light yoga practices that support meditation 6-6:30 –  Brown bag dinner with … Continue reading

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“Patient Acceptance of the Path”

Patient Acceptance of the Path Theme: Patience 07/10/2017 Discussion led by David C. Clark, Co-Chair Program Committee We’ve titled the exploration of the Third Dimension of Patience as “Patient Acceptance of the Path”, but it could also be referred to … Continue reading

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“Wisdom in Practice”

“Wisdom in Practice” Part I & II Panel Discussion & Open Discussion Over the course of the last month and a half the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County investigated “Emptiness” and The Three Marks of Existence in the practice of … Continue reading

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Sangha: A Community of Practice

 Adapted from – Thich Nhat Hanh| March 14, 2016 http://www.lionsroar.com/the-practice-of-sangha/. Originally published as Friends on the Path: Living Spiritual Communities (2002) by Thich Nhat Hanh, Parallax Press, Berkeley, California.] A sangha is a community of friends practicing the dharma together … Continue reading

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February 2016 – Bringing the Dharma into Everyday Life.

Details of the discussion schedule for February 2016. Continue reading

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7 Point Mind Training

Lojong is a mind training practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition originating in Tibet in the 12th century by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. The practice involves refining and purifying one’s motivations and attitudes. We discussed the 7 point mind training with John Wenz … Continue reading

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