09/21/2017 “Is Your Meditation Working?” with Diane Wilde
Is your meditation “working?” Is the same practice suitable for everyone? How do I know if this is the right practice for me? The important point is: Have you fallen […]
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09/07/2017 “Which Way to the Middle Path?” with Tony Bernhard
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08/31/2017 “Spiritual Bypass – Can We Be Too Good?” with Laura Rosenthal
Contemporary Buddhist practitioners and teachers sometimes talk about “spiritual bypass.” This term is not found in classical Buddhist texts. What does it mean? How does it affect our practice, both […]
Labor Day cancels 12 Step Sangha
The Monday night Recovery Sangha will not be meeting on Labor Day evening, Monday September 4th. The group has been meeting on all the other holidays, but not this one this […]
08/24/2017 “Five Spiritual Faculties” with Rich Howard
Five Spiritual Faculties The faculties of faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom are our constant helpers on the path of awakening. They operate as a spiral rather than a straight […]
08/17/2017 “Karma and Rebirth – continued” with Diane Wilde
Karma and Rebirth (continued) Why the emphasis both in meditation and daily life on the present moment? And why is it so difficult to maintain our focus on what is […]
08/10/17 “The Arising of Wisdom: Experiencing ‘The Characteristic of Nonself'” with Dennis Warren
The Arising of Wisdom – Experiencing “The Characteristic of Nonself” Wisdom (Insight), from a Buddhist perspective, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma), study and reflection capped by non-conceptual direct […]
08/03/17 “In the Buddha’s Words: Approaching the Dhamma – Part 2” with Rich Howard
In the Buddha’s Words: Approaching the Dhamma – Part 2 (You can listen to a recording of Part 1 here: July 13th Audio Dharma post) “It is fitting for you to […]
Appreciation For Extraordinary Service
Expressing Our Appreciation For Extraordinary Service We’ll have an opportunity on Thursday evening (Aug 10, 7 to 9:15 pm) to express our appreciation to Renee Kunz and James Barnes for […]
07/20/17 “Engaging the Five Aggregates – Part 2” with Dennis Warren
The Arising Of Wisdom Through Engaging “The Five Aggregates” – Part 2 Wisdom (Insight), from a Buddhist perspective, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma), study and reflection capped by […]