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Character & Courage: The Development of Virtue

Posted on July 25, 2017 by David Clark

Character & Courage: The Development of Virtue Theme: Energy 07/17/2917 Discussion led by Phil Brown, President Character and Courage: The Development of Virtue The practice of the Virtues necessary for the attainment of truth too often takes second place to … Continue reading →

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Lama Gursam – Monday, August 14, 2017!

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Buddhist Sangha

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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Compassion Retreat with Bhante Aug 5 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Buddhist Sangha

“BHANTE” CHIPAMONG CHOWDHURY will lead a meditation retreat in Compassion SPONSORED BY THE BUDDHIST SANGHA OF BUCKS COUNTY Saturday, August 5, 2017, 10 AM – 4 PM (brown bag lunch break 12:30-1 PM) Yardley Friends Meeting House, 65 N. Main … Continue reading →

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Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Teachings

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Buddhist Sangha

John Wenz is currently leading us in an exploration of Shantideva’s “Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”. Stephen Batchelor’s translation of the text is available for free online  Also Chapter 9 is available here Listen to some of the latest Audio Recordings … Continue reading →

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Exploring “Energy” in Late July 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by David Clark

The parami of Viriya, or paramita of Vīrya, is the perfection of Energy. In Buddhism it is often defined as effort or diligence, but the root of the Sanskrit word literally means “Hero.” It also serves as the etymology for … Continue reading →

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“Patient Acceptance of the Path”

Posted on July 11, 2017 by David Clark

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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“Reflections On Forgiveness”

Posted on July 11, 2017 by David Clark

Open Discussion on “Forgiveness” Theme: Patience 07/03/2017 Discussion led by Phil Brown, President REFLECTIONS ON FORGIVENESS   The need for forgiveness arises after there has been a violation of individual or social norms that is substantial enough to have caused … Continue reading →

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“Patient Perseverance with Ourselves and Obstacles”

Posted on July 11, 2017 by David Clark

Patient Perseverance with Ourselves and Obstacles 06/26/2017 Discussion led by Leslie Morgan, Assistant Secretary; and Marc Kaye, Communications Committee “Patience is not sitting and waiting, it is foreseeing. It is looking at the thorn and seeing the rose, looking at … Continue reading →

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2017 Retreats

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Buddhist Sangha

This is a list of retreats we are aware of. If you know of others please let us know  June 30th – July 4th 4-DAY RETREAT INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND: SUTTA STUDY & MEDITATION Bhante Suddhaso Over the weekend leading up to July … Continue reading →

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“Practicing Patience with Others”

Posted on June 20, 2017 by David Clark

Patience with Others Discussion led by Phil Brown, President; and Janet Weathers, Program Committee Introduction to the Importance of Patience on the Buddhist Path The parami of Khanti, or paramita of Ksanti, is the perfection of Patience. In Buddhism it … Continue reading →

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