Edited by Stony Brook Buddhism Study and Practice Group 

Meeting:
Thursday 7:00-8:30PM
SAC 303, Please be on time!

News:

1. Tomorrow, March 9th is the traditional birthday of
Avalokiteshvara/Kuan-Yin Bodhisattva. This bodhisattva represents the
perfection of compassion in the Buddhist traditions of Tibet and East
Asia. Om Mani Padme Hum! ;)

2. Our March Monthly Talk will be on held on WEDNESDAY March 17th 
7-8:30PM in SAC 304. The Venerable Geshe Losbang Jampsal will provide an

illustrated introduction to Buddhism by narrating magnificent photos 
detailing his travels to many sacred Buddhist sites throughout India,
Tibet, 
and more. In addition, he will give a teaching regarding the Medicine
Buddha mantra.  There will also be plenty of time for Q&A. Look forward
to 
seeing you!

3.The BSPG will be participating in a Long Island Multi-Faith Forum
event on Monday, March 29th from 6:30-9:00PM. This event will be held at
the Jewish School in Commack and will consist of discussion panels with
representatives from various faiths held before 200 6th-12th graders. If
you are interested in helping out or in attending, please let us know
and we will provide you with more details.

4. 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. The Vihara will also host a one day meditation
program on Saturday April 3rd. This program will be conducted by the
Ven. Yogavacara Dhammarathana Thera. For more information please visit
their website at:

http://www.newyorkbuddhist.org


Words from the Suttas/Sutras:
"What needs to be done
with firm persistence,
what needs to be done
by someone who hopes for Awakening,
    that I will do.
    I will not fail.
See: persistence & striving! 
You show me the path:
    the straight,
    the plunge into Deathlessness.
I, through sagacity,
will reach it, know it,
as the stream of the Ganges,
    the sea". 
-Theragatha II.24

Quote of the Week:
"For as long as space endures and for as long as the world lasts,
may I live dispelling the miseries of the world". 
-A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of the Life
(Bodhicharyavatara X.55)


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