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Stephen Procter 4 week series in Nov/Dec 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

Stephen Procter will be joining us via Skype to teach a 4 week series:  Mindfulness in Daily Living (MIDL) Flexible Attention in Mindfulness Meditation  Check out his website so you can get familiar with Flexible Attention The Ability to Soften in … Continue reading →

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Lama Gursam – How to love yourself and others in challenging times

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

Join us for and evening and full day urban retreat : how to love yourself and others in challenging times with Lama Gursam Suggested donation $40 Fri eve/Sat all day Or $20 Fri eve; $25 Sat day Love is the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Rebecca Li – No self or Not self – applying the teachings to every day life – 11/18/2019

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

Here are the recordings from Rebecca’s visit, first half: On Monday, November 18th, we were happy to host Dr. Rebecca Li at the Sangha. A dharma heir in the Chan lineage of Master Sheng Yen, Rebecca lead us in guided … Continue reading →

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Annual Membership and Potluck (11/11/2019)

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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

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

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Buddhist Sangha

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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