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  • The Cycle of Dependent Arising and Ceasing

    The Cycle of Dependent Arising and Ceasing

    May 17, 2024

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    by

    Bilha Rivlin
    in Past Classes

    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 process of the cycle of…

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  • The Fourth Noble Truth—and Wondering if We Have to Believe in Rebirth to Find the End of Suffering

    The Fourth Noble Truth—and Wondering if We Have to Believe in Rebirth to Find the End of Suffering

    May 12, 2024

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    by

    Jim Whiteside
    in Dharma Talks

    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 which I have finally found…

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  • Another Successful Social Event

    Another Successful Social Event

    Apr 30, 2024

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    by

    Carol B
    in Announcements

    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, talk and share the dharma.…

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  • Meditation Instruction and Social Hour

    Apr 22, 2024

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    by

    Carol B
    in Announcements

    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 the importance of being compassionate…

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  • The Third Noble Truth

    The Third Noble Truth

    Apr 14, 2024

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    by

    Curt Fish
    in Dharma Talks

    The 3rd Noble Truth is the truth of the cessation of suffering.  In the first two talks, we learned about the nature of suffering and the cause of suffering.  Now we’ll explore the cessation of suffering.  From the Buddha: Here, a bhikkhu understands as it actually is: “This is the cessation of suffering”.

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  • BEGINNING MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

    BEGINNING MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

    Apr 2, 2024

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    by

    Ken Morley
    in Past Classes

    The Teachers’ Council is offering beginning meditation instructions prior to Sunday Sitting on a periodic basis. The instructions include mindfulness, basic focus on the breath meditation, and the importance of being as compassionate and patient with ourselves in the practice as we can. Instruction is geared mainly toward beginning meditators and newcomers to Still Mountain,…

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  • Community Meeting Minutes from April 7th

    Apr 1, 2024

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    by

    Carol B
    in Announcements, Community Meeting Minutes

    1. Board report –    Yair, President 2. Treasurer report –   Dennis               Previous total of all accounts $24,015     Current $22,586.   3. I.T. report –    Addressed in President’s report 4. Teacher Council report – Ken M. 5. Committee Reports a. Community Meeting Committee – Judi P b. Social Committee –   Arlene c. Newcomers Issues Committee report…

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  • Basic Insight Meditation For Mindful Living

    Basic Insight Meditation For Mindful Living

    Mar 26, 2024

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    by

    Ken Morley
    in Past Classes

    Mindfulness is a gateway to lasting personal transformation. In this class, develop mindfulness using insight and concentration meditation techniques. The class provides a kind and supportive environment for practicing and discussing these techniques. There is also a strong emphasis on cultivating the open heart as a support to experiencing the full benefits of mindfulness. All…

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  • BEGINNING MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

    BEGINNING MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

    Mar 22, 2024

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    by

    Ken Morley
    in Past Classes

    The Teachers’ Council is offering beginning meditation instructions prior to Sunday Sitting on a periodic basis. The instructions include mindfulness, basic focus on the breath meditation, and the importance of being as compassionate and patient with ourselves in the practice as we can. Instruction is geared mainly toward beginning meditators and newcomers to Still Mountain,…

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  • The Second Noble Truth of the Origin of Dukkha (Suffering)

    The Second Noble Truth of the Origin of Dukkha (Suffering)

    Mar 18, 2024

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    by

    Ken Morley
    in Dharma Talks

    Ken Morley gave this Dharma Talk on the Second Noble Truth on March 17, 2024. What follows below is a summary of the Four Noble Truths. A followup discussion of this topic is scheduled for March 24. THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS For each of the Four Noble Truths, there are three aspects. The three aspects…

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  • March 24th ONLINE only

    Mar 18, 2024

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    by

    Carol B
    in Announcements

    The sangha meeting on March 24th will be via ZOOM only. Physical space will be unavailable for sitting. During this meeting we will have a discussion exploring the Truth of the Origin of Dukkha in our lives reflecting on our experience with Tanha (craving).

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  • Still Mountain Board Meeting 3/3/2024

    Mar 9, 2024

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    by

    Bryan Wagner
    in Board Meeting Minutes

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