Thursday evening info: Over the next month or so we’ll explore the Buddha’s teachings on four qualities of the heart that support us in our lives and practice, and can help us to cultivate an open heart. These four qualities, lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, are usually known as the Brahmaviharas or the four immeasurables.… Continue reading
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Quote for the Week
Be gentle with yourself—it should not be a struggle. Know your limitations. Extend your compassion only as far as you feel your heart opening naturally. Plant your seed of trust. It will grow in its season. Awakening Self-Compassion ~ Jack Kornfield
Sangha News 5/6/2025
Thursday evening info: Over the next month or so we’ll explore the Buddha’s teachings on four qualities of the heart that support us in our lives and practice, and can help us to cultivate an open heart. These four qualities, lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, are usually known as the Brahmaviharas or the four immeasurables.… Continue reading
Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
Gil Fronsdal provides an excellent introduction to the four positive qualities of the heart known as the Brahmaviharas. The four qualities, lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity are also known as the four immeasurables, because they can be extended to all beings without measure. The article includes a brief discussion of the use of meditation… Continue reading
Sangha News 10/15/24
Thursday evening Info: Over the next couple of months we’ll explore the Buddha’s teachings on the Eightfold path that leads to the end of stress and suffering. A resource that we’ll draw on for the talks and discussion is the book Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratna. We’ll also provide links to resources… Continue reading Sangha News 10/15/24
Meditation Support Group Meets at Tri-City Cancer Center
Our monthly mindfulness meditation support group meeting at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center will be held on September 19, 2024. The Cancer Center is located at 7350 West Deschutes Avenue, Kennewick. The sessions, which are held on the third Thursday of each month, are meant for cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their caregivers. The session will begin at 12:00 pm at the Cancer Center in the Fireside Room.… Continue reading Meditation Support Group Meets at Tri-City Cancer Center
Sangha News 9/3/24
Thursday evening Info: The Thursday night talks over the next couple of months will explore the Buddha’s first and most important teachings, on stress and suffering, the causes of stress and suffering, and the path that can lead to relief from them. A resource that we’ll draw on for the talks and discussion is Phillip… Continue reading Sangha News 9/3/24
Sangha News 7/23/24
Thursday evening Info: The Thursday night talks over the next couple of months will explore the Buddha’s first and most important teachings, on stress and suffering, the causes of stress and suffering, and the path that can lead to relief from them. A resource that we’ll draw on for the talks and discussion is Phillip… Continue reading Sangha News 7/23/24
Meditation Support Group Meets at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center 6/20
We’ll continue our monthly mindfulness meditation support group meeting at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center in May. The Cancer Center is located at 7350 West Deschutes Avenue, Kennewick and the next meeting will be Thursday, 6/20/2024. The sessions, which are held on the third Thursday of each month, are meant for cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their caregivers. The session will begin at 12:00 pm… Continue reading Meditation Support Group Meets at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center 6/20
Sangha News 5/21/24
Thursday evening Info: The Thursday night talks explore topics related to meditation, with the current focus on exploring the role of core values, intention, and purpose in our lives. After the 7:00 pm online meditation on Thursday, 5/30/24, Chris will give a talk on identifying our core values in life and living with the intention… Continue reading Sangha News 5/21/24