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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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Unconditioned Awareness, Presence, & Suchness

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Joe Beck

Monday night (6/12/17), Lowell Arye led a discussion on a challenging topic–the Now and Unconditioned Awareness. It’s a topic that, as Lowell stated, is not capable of being expressed; it’s that which does not come and go. For new comers, … Continue reading →

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The Ganges Mahamudra

Posted on June 2, 2017 by David Clark

The Ganges: Essential Instructions on Mahamudra Sanskrit: Mahamudra Upadesham | Tibetan: Chaggya Chenpo Menngag   Homage to glorious coemergence! [Mahamudra cannot be shown, …] p.15 Intelligent Naropa, tolerant of suffering, you have endured hardships and are devoted to the guru. … Continue reading →

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Discussions on “Patience” in the Beginning of Summer 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by David Clark

The parami of Khanti, or paramita of Ksanti, is the perfection of Patience. In Buddhism it is often defined as forbearance, endurance, acceptance, or forgiveness, but according to its Pali roots it may be best defined as “willingness.” In the … Continue reading →

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“Wisdom in Practice”

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David Clark

“Wisdom in Practice” Part I & II Panel Discussion & Open Discussion Over the course of the last month and a half the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County investigated “Emptiness” and The Three Marks of Existence in the practice of … Continue reading →

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A Personal Perspective on Meditation

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Buddhist Sangha

By Jim Hild From Reflections Magazine Our bylaws state our mission– “To Present, Teach and Practice Buddhism: To Provide Meditation Instruction and Community Service in a Manner Consistent with the Teaching of the Buddha.” Since I became a member of … Continue reading →

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Wisdom of Impermanence: What is Anicca?

Posted on May 19, 2017 by David Clark

“Wisdom of Impermanence: What is Anicca?” Discussion led  by Marc Kaye, Communications Committee “Not Always So” from a talk by Gil Fronsdal, 2001, Insight Meditation Center www.insightmeditationcenter.org/books-articles/articles/impermanence Insight into impermanence is central to Buddhist practice. The Buddhas last words were: … Continue reading →

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Let silence take you to the core of life

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Buddhist Sangha

Since Buddha woke up the world to the possibility of enlightenment some 2,500 years ago, his teachings reached far and wide across the continent and the world. At its core is the simple act of meditation. “Let silence take you … Continue reading →

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“Wisdom of Non-self: What is Anatta?”

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Clark

 “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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