How can we apply shunyata, the teaching of emptiness, into our everyday life? What is shunyata? It is the open, living, boundless and interconnected dimension of our being. Shunyata means that we have an endowed seed of spaciousness, renewal, openness and relaxation with in us. At first glance, the teaching of shunyata, emptiness in English,…
The Path of Gratitude and Compassion Registration is open Classes begin on Sunday, October 18, 2015 Meets 3 times for three months This popular 3 month introductory course is offered each autumn to provide a practical yet comprehensive look at the foundations and development of the Shin tradition. This course studies two classic Shin texts…
What draws us to spiritual practice and what motivates us to stay on the path? What is the source of religious inspiration? The dictionary definition for inspiration is “something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create: a force or influence that inspires someone.”…
Free Community Talk Monday, October 5th at 7:00 P.M. HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 500 Main Street (Ground Floor Classroom), Hartford, CT www.ClearLightSociety.org 954-557-8112 / 860-529-2933 asknursemelissa@hotmail.com Discover the opportunity for deep peace in both palliative and hospice care. Finding relief from both emotional and physical pain is possible. When someone you love is dying, there IS…
Buddhist Family Practice is an opportunity for families with children to practice mindfulness and learn traditional Buddhist teachings such as compassion, interdependence, and gratitude. It follows the general Sunday practice format of the Connecticut’s premier Buddhist center, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, but in a shorter, more relaxed format, with elements tailored to children under 13. Babies and…
Often those new to Buddhist practice or even more experienced ask about the best posture and technique for practicing zazen, sitting meditation. Others never learn the right way and end up turned off to meditation practice and sometimes even Buddhism. In this talk and Q & A, learn the ten easy steps to meditate. Often…
This regular and popular monthly practice is an ancient form of deep listening; Dhammanusati is proven practice to develop an authentic spiritual connection and transformation. This week’s practice includes a reading from the Larger Sutra of Eternal Life. The central practices of Buddhism are meditation and Buddha-recitation (Nembutsu). Of the meditation practices, one of the…
Friday, September 25, 2015 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. College for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT $10 donation (online pre-registration required) Registration deadline – September 22nd Was Buddha the 1st Therapist? How can Buddhist beliefs and practice help alleviate our suffering? In this workshop we will discuss how Buddhism can help us…
Buddhist Family Practice is an opportunity for families with children to practice mindfulness and learn traditional Buddhist teachings such as compassion, interdependence, and gratitude. It follows the general Sunday practice format of the Connecticut’s premier Buddhist center, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, but in a shorter, more relaxed format, with elements tailored to children under 13. Babies and…
This talk will explore 4 Buddhist techniques to work with anger. It will look into how mindfulness practice can cool the heat of antagonism and resentment. Based on a Shambhala Sun magazine article written by dharma teacher, Judy Lief, the talk will introduce 4 techniques on how to transform the powerful energy of anger into…