Edited by Stony Brook Buddhism Study and Practice Group 

Meeting:
Thursday 7-8:30PM
3rd Floor SAC Lounge, Please be on time!

News:

1. Saturday and Sunday, March 28th and 29th, the New York Buddhist
Vihara will be having a Two-Day meditation program conducted by the Ven.
Dr. Punnaji Thera. For more information please visit their website at:

http://www.newyorkbuddhist.org

2. We are in the preliminary stages of organizing a Meditation Workshop
on campus to be held sometime in April. Details will be announced in the
comming weeks. If you are interested please let us know so we can begin
to make the necessary arrangements.

3.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/


Words from the Suttas/Sutras:
"It is like a great regal tree growing in the rocks and sand of
barren wilderness. When the roots get water, the branches, leaves,
flowers, and fruits will all flourish. The regal bodhi-tree growing in
the wilderness of Birth and Death is the same. All living beings are its
roots; all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are its flowers and fruits. By
benefitting all beings with the water of Great Compassion, one can
realize the flowers and fruits of the Buddhas' and Bodhisattvas'
wisdom".
---The Avatamsaka Sutra

Quote of the Week:
"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need
for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple;
the philosophy is kindness. Whether one believes in a religion or not,
and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who
doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion".
---The 14th Dalai Lama

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Courtesy of the Buddhism Study and Practice Group
Website: http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/
You are welcome to join this group!