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BSBC retreat in December @ Makefield Friends Meeting w/ Padma Dharini

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

Please join us at Makefield Friends Meeting House on December 14th 7pm-9pm, for a dharma talk and a day long retreat Saturday 12/15 The theme of the retreat will be Madhupindika or “Honey Ball” Sutta:   – The Discourse of how … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Li November 5, 2018 – Bodhisattva ideal and practice.

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

On Nov 5, 2018 Rebecca Li gave instructions and lead a guided meditation that settles into the practice of Just Sitting or Silent Illumination. The practice of Silent Illumination is similar to the practice of Zen Shikantaza. That evening we also heard … Continue reading →

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Meditation Retreat Links

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

In no particular order here are some retreat centers as well as organizations that host retreats Chan Dharma Drum Retreat Center  in Pine Bush NY has many retreats to choose from ranging from a few days to a week. www.dharmadrumretreat.org … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Retreats in 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

At some point after you have been introduced to meditation you will find yourself considering taking time to practice in a retreat.  Meditation Retreats are a wonderful way to deepen your meditation practice, allowing yourself space to practice.  There are … Continue reading →

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4-week series on Wisdom Factors

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Joe Beck

Padma Dharini has been leading a series on the wisdom factors. Enjoy the audios below! (The first 2 recordings were started 5-10 minutes into the talk) The Audio from July 9, 2018 below: Also we have audio for other weeks: … Continue reading →

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The Heart Sutra-wisdom tradition

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Joe Beck

In case you missed our sangha discussion this past Monday, 6/18/18, we recorded it. We were grateful for Lowell who facilitated an engaging Dharma talk covering the Prajnaparamita Sutras, specifically the Heart and Diamond Sutras. These wisdom sutras, particularly the Heart Sutra, … Continue reading →

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Mindful Eating Practice

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

The practice of Mindful Eating gives us an opportunity to satisfy and nourish our  body, pay attention to our hunger cues, cravings, sensations, and bring a new dimension to just eating or drinking as it is.  With each meal, we take … Continue reading →

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Lama Gursam Retreat – June 30, 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Marck
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Taking Refuge – What does it mean to you?

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

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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Rebecca Li – the practice of Just Sitting

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Buddhist Sangha

On April 23, 2018 Rebecca Li gave instructions and lead a guided meditation that settles into the practice of Just Sitting or Silent Illumination. The practice of Silent Illumination is similar to the practice of Zen Shikantaza. The evening felt like a … Continue reading →

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