“In our busy world, we tend to overlook the capacity we have to allow the mind to settle down and rest, to become deeply silent and peaceful. This stillness is a great power in meditation, and through it we can learn to listen more fully to the world around us and to the wisdom of… Continue reading Quote for the Week
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Sangha News 3/20/23
**On Saturday, (3/25) the 8:00 a.m. meeting will be held in the multipurpose room at All Saints, on the lower level near the Parish Hall. ** Thursday evening, 3/23/2023, Chris will give a talk on joy and contentment as a factor of awakening after the 7:30 pm meditation. The following Thursday, 3/30, there will be… Continue reading Sangha News 3/20/23
Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
James Baraz has a short article on the role of joy in meditation practice that is clear and helpful. You can find that post here: Practice as a Path of Happiness You can find a brief talk by Gil Fronsdal that examines the relationship between the hindrances and the factors of awakening. He also describes the relationship… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
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“Joy creates a spaciousness in the mind that allows us to hold the suffering we experience inside us and around us without becoming overwhelmed, without collapsing into helplessness or despair. It brings inspiration and vitality and allows us to respond wisely to suffering with more wisdom and compassion. Profound understanding of suffering does not preclude… Continue reading Quote for the Week
Sangha News: 3/6/23
Thursday, 3/9, there will be a discussion of energy and effort after the 7:30 pm meditation. The following Thursday, 3/16, Heidi will host the 7:30 pm meditation and an open discussion. Chris will return the following Thursday, 3/23, and give a talk on joy and contentment as a factor of awakening. Chapter IX in Bhikkhu Analayo’s book, “Satipatthana… Continue reading Sangha News: 3/6/23
Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
Vanessa Zuisei Goddard has a brief introduction to energy and effort, including some good quotes. You can find her article here: Pocket Paramis: Energy Susan Pollak discusses the tendency for people to hold their breath or breathe irregularly while texting, emailing, or generally being focused on their devices. She provides several suggestions that can help us to… Continue reading Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
Quote for the Week
Think about the things that help you maintain your practice. Ask yourself, how do you remember to practice when you forget? How do you keep yourself inspired, enthusiastic, engaged—especially if you’ve been practicing for a while? ~ Vanessa Zuisei Goddard
Sangha News 2/20/23
Thursday, 2/23, after the 7:30 pm meditation there will be a discussion of investigation and inquiry in meditation practice and daily life. The following Thursday, 3/2, Chris will give a talk on energy as a factor of awakening, including its aspects of courage and perseverance. Chapter IX in Bhikkhu Analayo’s book, “Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide” would… Continue reading Sangha News 2/20/23
Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
Heidi Bourne provides a good introduction to energy as a factor of awakening, including a description of the four forms of effort described by the Buddha. You can find that article here: Energy & Effort, the Third Factor of Awakening, Part 1
Quote for the Week
“Imagine building a structure of any kind; add a little here, a little there, pay particular attention to shoring up the weight bearing wall. We are continuously shoring up our practice and our daily lives, and it requires energy, courage, persistence and effort to do so.” ~Heidi Bourne,