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Lama Gursam Dharma Talk on Compassion

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

Lama Gursam visited us on March 27th and gave a Dharma talk Developing Compassion on and off the Meditation Cushion You can listen to it here if you missed it by clicking on the link below.  Click to listen to our other … Continue reading →

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What are the Three Marks of Existence?

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

Original Article by Dana Nourie | April 17, 2013 The Three Marks of Existence is important in Buddhism, because it means we start to see things, situations as they really are. Everything is impermanent, suffering is a part of existence … Continue reading →

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Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

by Phil Brown There are many ways to invoke loving-kindness in the spirit of traditional Buddhist practice. Here are a few variations for internal chanting from different sources. In each case, the sequence may (and should) eventually be repeated by … Continue reading →

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If your thoughts create the world, you are your thoughts

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

If your thoughts create the world, you are your thoughts Watch how water is affected with just thoughts It is impossible to control every thought that enters our minds. However, we can make the effort to patrol our mental environment. … Continue reading →

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The practice of Buddhist meditation is the practice of true love

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

This is an Excerpt from a Dharma Talk By Thich Nhat Hanh Taking care of the present moment, you recognize the presence of the sunset, the morning star, the magnolia blossoms, and the person in front of you. When you practice … Continue reading →

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The greatest gift we can make to others is out true presence

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

This is an Excerpt from a Dharma Talk By Thich Nhat Hanh When you love someone, you have to be truly present for him or for her. A ten-year-old boy I know was asked by his father what he wanted for … Continue reading →

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Tibetan Lama Gursam to lecture and host a meditation retreat.

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

 65 N. Main St, Yardley  – All welcome. Yogi Acharya Lama Gursam  will speak on Friday March 27 at 7 Pm on “Developing Compassion on and off the Meditation Cushion” to be held at the Yardley Friends Meeting House Suggested … Continue reading →

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6 Tips for Finding Comfort in Meditation

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

6 Tips for Finding Comfort in Meditation Wear comfortable clothes: Always wear loose-fitting clothes that allow your breathing to be deep and natural. Proper breathing is directly linked to relaxation. Tight jeans or slacks, shirts, and belts might constrict the … Continue reading →

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Meditate for Spiritual Support and Beyond

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

Spiritual Support Why meditate?   Why pray, or participate in a pilgrimage, or live alone for a year in the woods?  Sometimes it’s because you are at your wit’s end, and sometimes you just need help. Jack Kornfield, who  co-founded the … Continue reading →

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What to Do When the Going Gets Rough

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Buddhist Sangha

Pema Chödrön on four ways to hold our minds steady and hearts open when facing difficult people or circumstances. The most straightforward advice on awakening enlightened mind is this: practice not causing harm to anyone—yourself or others—and every day, do … Continue reading →

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