Intensive Study Group Opportunity

As one’s practice deepens, varieties of different methods to grow with the Buddha’s teachings become clearer over time.  These methods may include reading books, on-line resources, sitting every day, attending retreats, participating in book or poetry clubs, hikes, yoga, Sangha activities, spending time with a teacher, and many other possibilities.  Each person’s path uniquely blends [...]

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Weekend Meditation Retreat, June 22 – 24

A Peaceful Abiding A Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation Retreat Led by Peter Carlson Presented by the Orlando Insight Meditation Group This retreat, offered at a beautiful site on the Hillsborough River in Tampa, is an excellent opportunity to deepen the practice of Buddhist mindfulness meditation, and is suitable for beginning and more advanced meditation students. [...]

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Lovingkindness Meditation – Starts June 4

taught by Peter Carlson Basic teaching of Buddhist meditation to develop: A gentle, open heart Compassion and forgiveness Support for the happiness of others Acceptance of what life has to offer Peter has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1982 and is the founding teacher of the Orlando Insight Meditation Group. As a psychotherapist, he facilitates integrating [...]

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Mindful Service

This discussion explores the development of service in Buddhism from the time of Anathapindika, who organized the first Buddhist monastery, through the Bodhisattva Ideal, to present opportunities for service.  Three points were discussed: the importance of regular meditation practice and the cultivation of samadhi; the supporting of and support from the Sangha; and matching our [...]

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Opportunity for Service – June 2

Hunger in Central Florida continues to be a daunting reality for our community.  Second Harvest’s understanding of this problem is alarming: 47% of clients served are children 20% of the households have at least one member 65 or older 33% of households served have at least one working adult Source: http://cflhungeraction.org/who-is-hungry-in-central-florida/ If you have free [...]

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Savor

By Katharine (Kitty) White On the evening of Friday, March 30th, I joined 5 other Sangha members (Wanda, Arthur, Rose and Lynnette) in experiencing the Last Friday Silent Supper at Judy Douglas’ home. After everyone had arrived and exchanged warm greetings, we gathered in front of Judy’s laptop to watch a video. It featured Dr. [...]

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