*********************************************************************** BSPG News and Meeting (No. 224) *********************************************************************** Edited by Stony Brook Buddhism Study and Practice Group Meeting: There's no meeting this week because we have a special meditation workshop Special Event: 1. We will be holding a Zen Meditation Workshop on Tuesday September 23th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM If possible, please bring your own mats and cushion. http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/monthly/workshop%20flyer_files/slide0001.htm News: 1. New session of Weekly English Meditation Workshop in upstate, Deer Park Retreat Center. Class include Tai-Chi and meditation.Tentative dates are as follows : 10/4,10/11,10/18,10/25,11/8, 11/15, and 11/22. For directions: http://www.ibps.org/deerpark/map-c.htm 2. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be giving a public talk on Sunday September 21st at Central Park, NYC. He will give a talk on "The Bodhisattva's Jewel Garland", a classic Buddhist text which deals with how to cultivate virtuous habits in everyday life. Seating begins at 10:00am and the actual talk begins at 12:00PM. For more details please go to : http://www.dalailamanyc.org 3.Meditate NYC is an event taking place the week after the Dalai Lama??September teachings and public talk in New York. Centers representing many Buddhist traditions will come together to present a week of meditation instruction and practice around the city. For details please visit: http://www.meditatenyc.com 4.The Buddhist Project is a series of currently ongoing exhibits which feature the Buddhist spirit in contemporary art in addition to exploring the many and varied relationships of Buddhism and the arts in contemporary American culture. Exhibitions, public forums, installations and literary events are taking place in the all over the New York City area and will run through March 2004. For specific details go to: http://www.buddhismproject.org/ 5.Two-Day Recitation Retreat Friday, Sep. 26, 9pm to Sunday, Sep 28, 5pm.Devotional chanting of Amitabha Buddha. The retreat will be held at the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in upstate New York. for more information: http://www.chancenter.org 6.New 4-Week Program Starting Tuesday Evening 9/16 - WORKING WITH THE MIND - Ajahn Sundara Tuesdays (9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14) 7pm-8:30pm in the small meditation hall. The evenings will start with a meditation period followed by a presentation and a discussion. This will be an opportunity to explore the practice of Buddhist meditation and to investigate the supportive factors for the cultivation of mindfulness and inner balance in both formal and daily life practice. more info or driving direction: http://www.bodhimonastery.net/ 7.Children's Dharma class is to begin on Sept. 20 and will take place on alternate Saturdays, between 9:30 and 10:30 am. It is intended for children between the ages of 10 and 12. The main teacher will be William Bertolotti. If you need more information, you can e-mail him at: williambertolotti@yahoo.com more info or driving direction: http://www.bodhimonastery.net/ Words from the Suttas/Sutras: "Conviction is a person's highest wealth. Dhamma, when well-practiced, brings bliss. Truth is the highest of savors. Living with discernment, one's life is called best." ----Sutta Nipata I, 10 Quote of the Week: Try to be reasonable in the way you grow, and don't ever think it is too late. It is never too late. Even if you are going to die tomorrow, keep yourself straight and clear and be a happy human being today. If you keep your situation happy day by day, you will eventually reach the greatest happiness of enlightenment. ----Lama Thubten Yeshe, The Bliss of Inner Fire To unsubscribe e-mail:buddhism@ic.sunysb.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ Courtesy of the Buddhism Study and Practice Group Website: http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/ Welcome to join this group!