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Most 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Ideal for beginners to the most advanced There is no need to register, just attend, practice, and learn. $10 contribution Twice a month, we offer two unique Drop-in Classes and Practice that introduce the core teachings of Buddhism and the easy practice and unconditional compassion of…
Dear Dharma Members and Friends, If you have heard the call to become a Buddhist lay teacher or just want to learn more about the Buddhism, then consider participating in our Dharma Teacher or Sangha Leadership Programs through our New England Institute for Buddhist Studies in Middletown. You can apply on our web site or…
The topic will be imperfection as a spiritual principle. We will learn about the Japanese concept of wabi sabi and also reflect on our bonpu nature. How can we find beauty in imperfection and the profundity of nature and the cycle of birth, decay and death? Presented by Jinshu. Note: There will be a special…
How to Meditate?
What Is Meditation? Since the Buddha’s enlightenment during deep meditation under the Bodhi tree, meditation has been part of the practice all Buddhist followers. Meditation in Buddhism is not sitting and daydreaming, or contemplating the day’s events. It is not staring into space, hoping that some spiritual hammer will land on the mind and suddenly…
The Three Jewels and the Five Precepts
The Three Jewels Despite the differences in the varieties of Buddhism, there are always the same three cornerstones which are called the Three Jewels. These are the Buddha, the Dharma which is the teaching of the Buddha, and the Sangha, which is the community who follow the teaching. When a person accepts the Buddhist philosophy…
Noble Eightfold Path
The Noble Eightfold Path, although referred to as steps on a path, is not meant as a sequential learning process, but as eight aspects of life, all of which are to be integrated in everyday life. Thus the environment is created to move closer to the Buddhist path. The Eightfold Path is at the heart…
Shin Buddhist Retreat/Workshop Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, Barre, MA July 31- August 2, 2015 What is it to be a complete human being? Who am I? How can I live? What is my spiritual potential? These are some of the questions that will be explored in this unique retreat experience. This annual and…