Notes The Buddha’s definition of Wise Speech is abstaining from these four manners of speech: Abstaining from False speech Bhikkhu Bodhi points out that false speech can be expressions of one of the three poisons: False speech includes both overrating and understating. Another form of false speech is being engaged in …
Still Mountain Buddhist Meditation CenterCommunity Meeting AgendaJune 30, 2024 -We have been conducting self reflection to better clarify our mission in supporting the Sangha, through additional meetings, employing Carol Blotter as mentor for her perspective, and attending a one day work session with George Sanfacon to better understand how we …
The Teachers’ Council is offering meditation instructions prior to Sunday Sitting on a monthly basis. These instruction sessions begin at 9:00 am and conclude about 9:45. Anyone in the sangha who would like to speak with Still Mountain teachers about their meditation practice is welcome, from folks who are just …
We will meditate and practice together on the theme of Right View, the first factor of the Noble Eightfold Path. This is the foundation and the ground from which we start the investigation of the Eightfold Path. With Right View we learn to recognize how the body, mind, and heart are interacting …
A New Class, Six Sessions, In Person – Freeing the Heart from Addictive and Destructive Habitual Attitude and Behavior. When: Thursdays, Jun 13, 20, 27, July 11, 25 August 1, 2024.6:30-8:00pmWhere: Turner Senior Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Teacher: Bilha Birman-Rivlin, PhD.Cost: This class is being offered on a Dana basis The …
Introduction The topic of the Dharma talk for which I signed up this morning is the Fourth Noble Truth. My path from signing up to talk about the Fourth Noble Truth to being here this morning to do that has been long and twisty. The title of the talk to …
A deep bow to the social committee for hosting another social hour after sitting. MARK your calendars. There is a Social Event EVERY last Sunday of the month. Covid brought us both heartache, loneliness and new technologies for staying in touch. Now it’s time to come back to be together, …
Join us this Sunday, April 28. 9:00 am – 9:45 am – Meditation Instructions for any and all10:00 am – 11:30 am – Sitting and Sharing as always11:45 am – 12:45 pm – Social Sunday, a time to enjoy each other Meditation Instruction: Instructions may include mindfulness, breath meditation, and …
