Tag Archives: meditation

Practicing with intoxicants – David Slaymaker December 2025

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Buddhist Sangha

The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County was delighted to welcome David Slaymaker on Monday, December 15th, for a special session of meditation and Dharma teachings on practicing with the firth precepts of intoxicants. David, a dedicated practitioner in the Dharma Drum Mountain lineage … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Bodhisattva Gaze: Insights from a Day-Long Retreat with Padmadharini 9/27/2025

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Buddhist Sangha

Beginning with Presence and Gratitude We were invited to sit quietly, eyes closed, and allow ourselves to be fully present and feel gratitude—for the teachings, for the supportive presence of the sangha, and for the opportunity to slow down and … Continue reading →

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Half-Day Meditation Retreat to Calm the Body • Steady the Mind – Saturday, August 2, 2025

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Buddhist Sangha

Join us for a nourishing half-day retreat co-sponsored by the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County and Scudder Falls Zen, held at the St. Andrews Parish House.  Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a gentle yet powerful way to deepen your practice.   Date: Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Self-Compassion and Chan Buddhism – David Slaymaker July 14th,2025

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Buddhist Sangha

The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County was delighted to welcome David Slaymaker on Monday, July 14th, for a special session of meditation and Dharma teachings on Self Compassion. David, a dedicated practitioner in the Dharma Drum Mountain lineage of Master Sheng Yen, delved … Continue reading →

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One Day Retreat on February 8th with Padmadharini

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Buddhist Sangha

We are excited to welcome Padmadharini back to the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County, on Saturday February 8th to lead a meditation retreat. This daylong retreat will explore three key meditation practices in Buddhism that help us find inner peace … Continue reading →

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Gathas from Plum Vilage

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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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2019 Meditation Retreats

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

At some point you will find yourself considering taking time to deepen your meditation practice by attending meditation retreat. There are various retreat structures to choose from, and they are all wonderful, ranging from a day of mindfulness at a … Continue reading →

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Sangha visits Feasterville Library

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

On March 22nd the Feasterville Library welcomed our sangha members Eugene and Rika with a room with more than 40 people who wanted to learn about meditation despite the snow storm on the previous day. The people who attended were really … Continue reading →

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If I Only Had a Self

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Marck

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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