Edited by Stony Brook Buddhism Study and Practice Group 

Meeting:
No meeting this week,
just monthly talk ;)


News:

1. Our March Monthly Talk will be held this Wednesday March 17th from
7:00-8:30PM 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 and we look
forward 
to seeing you!

2.We will be holding an introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop on
Thursday April 22nd from 7:00-9:00PM in SAC Ballroom B. More details
will be announced in the comming weeks or if you have any questions
please feel free to contact us.

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 Plain View and will consist of discussion panels
with 
representatives from various faiths held before 200 8th-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:
"All composed things are like a dream,  
a phantom, a drop of dew, a flash of lightning. 
That is how to meditate on them,  
that is how to observe them."
-The Diamond Sutra


Quote of the Week:
"As silver is found in and may be refined from its ore, sesame oil
pressed from its seed and butter churned from milk, so in all beings may
Buddhahood become a reality".
-Gampopa's "Jewel Ornament of Liberation"





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