{"id":10060,"date":"2022-02-11T21:28:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T02:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?post_type=ctc_event&#038;p=10060"},"modified":"2022-09-18T07:44:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T11:44:23","slug":"online-shin-practice-and-talk-meeting","status":"publish","type":"ctc_event","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/events\/online-shin-practice-and-talk-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY &#038; SPIRITUALITY MEETUP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our Buddhist Philosophy &amp; Spirituality Meetup gathers at Panera Bread, over breakfast, coffee, tea, twice a month<strong>**<\/strong>, at <strong>1129 Silas Deane Highway<\/strong>, in <strong>Wethersfield, CT<\/strong>, and concurrently online <strong>via Zoom<\/strong>. \u00a0We offer a non-academic book discussion for those interested in discovering a way of life, happiness, and peace by reading about and discussing the theory and practice of classic Buddhist teachings blended with a modern Shin Buddhist approach. Our meeting does not include meditation or ritual practices. No experience with Buddhism is necessary to attend this meetup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, we will be exploring the Rev. (Dr.) Taitetsu Unno\u2019s modern classic, \u201c<strong>River of Fire, River of Water<\/strong>\u201d.&nbsp; Visit our Meetup or Facebook groups to learn about the chapter to be discussed; the chapter will be named in the title of the event\u2019s announcement. &nbsp;Also, you can click on our Connect tab, to sign-up for our newsletter.&nbsp; You don\u2019t need to read anything to attend and enjoy the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To join our Philosophy &amp; Spirituality Meeting on Zoom, visit our main web site at <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bffct.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1kN66lw5zkwota6y0IUp2NjOmhAFrZn9JejulBCFWakbdbMpZNTGtvx-Y&amp;h=AT0DwLo_mCkQMtFW8g7_kWCY-9kRMhPx_Oe2ZT8yKP5zNq6_tp_o3jpSJInK-TRpVBtLeRLLFTv42urg-Phr7Bzg_Ouwj7MIQBCzIlnZ-Z8YS_UPDKybFckY74klNW2Xew&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5b0%5d=AT06pZC9PlVInmd3Ebx6S_wPYHb3tdisXDYDwVbk_jveJ86NbIoMR4AJEI5KJWpv_FzCzSQ9eAfblH4_OQlksm8mbGpFsdYsQCQkBi9uKbhAeSZiVrpObeuRel3s3wsQJUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.bffct.org<\/a> or click on the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/311788946?fbclid=IwAR0HwcVgxwjUAuv-JefsSfC9gib0G4p4BRiWRwmlIerQ9oFHHSGU9ZDYMZ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/311788946<\/a><br>Meeting ID: 311 788 946<br>Password: 919371<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND<\/strong> that you give yourself time to sign-in online or arrive in-person before the 9 a.m. meeting. Join us for our in-person informal social between 8:50 \u2013 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Philosophy &amp; Spirituality Meeting Rules<\/strong>: Practice kind speech, be courteous, and abstain from talking about current politics or display or wear political or offensive symbols or imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested Donation<\/strong>: $3 -$10 to help cover costs for our Zoom meeting, internet services, our extensive outreach efforts, and standard operating costs. Thank you in advance for your generous support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give a one-time donation, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbffct.org%2Fbff%2Fgive%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Icpv4BWKlZowbLsNWyT0M-eR_Xio8ELTf43KGZEB826U5KKcB493Qjqs&amp;h=AT0OXLqvPIbHgJC8N5nLcZHCy0tTxFKoA0pnhR1nGkM64eecKnJh-kuH8j9CtIIFaQgBlWS6-9EAmXuT6ChtuVnhnN1NPRo0rri4mx2N-wHOATwFcnnWo5XRdg0WotLTyg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5b0%5d=AT06pZC9PlVInmd3Ebx6S_wPYHb3tdisXDYDwVbk_jveJ86NbIoMR4AJEI5KJWpv_FzCzSQ9eAfblH4_OQlksm8mbGpFsdYsQCQkBi9uKbhAeSZiVrpObeuRel3s3wsQJUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/give\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a supporting member, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbffct.org%2Fbff%2Fonline-membership-enrollment%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2UmAVj6vWOr8Bqrl7d7s76TlAD0co_kVXrONT4rBs5Ha1E88CC10ixJ5M&amp;h=AT38fFXDe3gZ4XDePCfZ6omef-2HdP6ladrGRBMZOcRcn5z1HW338K2iZFhDBAwQjPhnvyvD-4Oo3xkp32eUWOC3dfh86BXth7UKoxBY2KixQ6p1LvCnccCD-FxAybdd8w&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5b0%5d=AT06pZC9PlVInmd3Ebx6S_wPYHb3tdisXDYDwVbk_jveJ86NbIoMR4AJEI5KJWpv_FzCzSQ9eAfblH4_OQlksm8mbGpFsdYsQCQkBi9uKbhAeSZiVrpObeuRel3s3wsQJUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/online-membership-enrollment\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>**Mostly 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month; except during winter and summer recess, and a few other occasions, and the availability of Rev. 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