Edited by Stony Brook Buddhism Study and Practice Group 

Meeting:
This Thursday, 3/25
SAC 311 7-8:30PM
Please be on time!


News:

1. This week, in addition to our normal meditation sessions, Russ Ogden,
a longtime BSPG member and local Jujitsu instructor will teach and
demonstrate some basic martial arts and self-defense techniques.

2.We will be holding an introduction to Zen Meditation Workshop on 
Thursday April 22nd from 7:00-9:00PM in SAC Ballroom B. This workshop
will be conducted by the Rev. Chang-Wu from the Chan Meditation Center
in Elmhurst, NY and will include topics such as correct posture,various
meditation techniques, and more.

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 Temple Chaverim 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:
"Better it is to live one day wise and meditative 
than to live a hundred years foolish and uncontrolled".
-Dhammapada 110

Quote of the Week:
"Our mind is like an onion, and each day and month of practice
progressively peels away the layers of delusion".
-Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey, "Advice From a Spiritual Friend"


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Courtesy of the Buddhism Study and Practice Group
Website: http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/
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