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“Wisdom of Non-self: What is Anatta?”
“Wisdom of Non-self: What is Anatta?” Discussion led by Dave Mermelstein, Vice President of The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County Below is what may be the most important part of Monday night’s discussion about Not Self— that it’s more skillful to … Continue reading
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George Haas Dharma Talk: “The Meaningful Life”
The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County will be hosting our second “virtual” guest teacher and Mettagroup founder, George Haas, this time you will be able to view it live via YouTube Live on May 15th to discuss “The Meaningful Life” … Continue reading
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Wisdom: What is Dukkha? “The Denial of Dukkha”
Wisdom: What is Dukkha? “The Denial of Dukkha” Dukkha is often translated as Suffering, but this definition tends to create complications for us. It can better be understood as Unsatifactoriness. “The word dukkha is made up of the prefix du … Continue reading
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2017 Spring Dharma of Trash in June
The Spring Road Clean Up (Dharma of Trash) will be Saturday June 3rd from 1pm until 3pm. Rain Date is June 10th 1-3pm Take part in our community service project and enjoy time with Sangha friends. The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County … Continue reading
Wisdom discussions in May 2017
The BSBC will be discussing Wisdom each Monday in May after 7pm meditation period. The aspect of Wisdom in our practice is the parami of Panna. How is wisdom different from knowledge? Emptiness and The Three Characteristics fall under this Wisdom category … Continue reading
Lama Gursam April 21 and 22
Join the Buddhist Sangha on April 21 and 22 as we host our beloved visiting teacher Yogi Acharya Lama Gursam for a Friday evening Meditation and Dharma Talk from 7-9PM and a Saturday full-day Retreat from 9AM-5PM. You may come for a full … Continue reading
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Timber Hawkeye Dharma Talk: “Pain Is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional” with a Q&A
We are very happy to announce that we will have Timber Hawkeye, who wrote two books: Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless, as our guest via SKYPE during our Discussion time (8-9PM) on April 10th, 2017. All are welcome to join us for … Continue reading
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Beverly’s Dharma Talk
We were delighted to have Beverly Sanford back this past Monday, March 13th. The Audio of the dharma talk is available below:
Join us for Visiting Teacher 3/13/2017
Dear Sangha Friends, We are pleased to announce that Beverly Sanford, who is an ordained teacher and long time meditator with the Princeton Buddhist Meditation Group, will be visiting us in Yardley on Monday, 3/13/2017. Beverly is looking forward to … Continue reading
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“No Place For Hate” a faith perspective
From A Faith Perspective Column February 13, 2017 Last November I attended a large gathering at The Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial organized by a combination of interfaith clergy and elected officials. The evening was hastily called following a few expressions … Continue reading
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