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Creating an Eons "sangha" where all are welcome to come share, "compassion", "wisdom", "mindfulness", a community based identity made up of members who can truthfully share wisdom, scripture, and tolerance and validity of one's spiritual experience with Buddhism.

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BUDDHIST TERMS

BUDDHA~NATURE: not an 'entity' but the ultimate nature of pure consciousness, totally free from the veils of ignorance. Each being has the potential to reach a state of perfect knowledge of the nat... | posted by quiddity

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Basic Buddhism

Buddhism is a way of life taught by Siddhartha Gautama, who was born more than 2500 years ago in northern India. After spending years of searching and meditation, Siddhartha attained enlightenment ... | posted by RossCann

3 replies - last reply: "I love your def on Buddha. I don't... more" ~ floatingfeathers

The purpose of life...

I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking ... | posted by Veggiebubble

2 replies - last reply: "I agree with his statement but... more" ~ Pamela4

Compassion

Heart Touching Heart On an intense Zen retreat, insight meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein opens up to the vulnerable experience of compassion. view link The practice of compassion means letting... | posted by RossCann

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In Defense of Desire view link There is more to desire than just suffering. There is a yearning in desire that is as spiritual as it is sensual. Even when it degenerates into addiction, there is s... | posted by RossCann

8 replies - last reply: "I find it a challenge in my life to... more" ~ Veggiebubble

Welcome to the Sangha!

Come on in and enjoy, Pam | posted by Veggiebubble

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Clear Seeing

After we've been meditating for a while, it's common to feel that we are regressing rather than waking up. "Until I started meditating I was quite settled; now it feels like I'm always restless." "... | posted by Veggiebubble

3 replies - last reply: "Comfort in our unchanging position .... more" ~ Dirck

Equanimity.

Equanimity is one of the most sublime emotions of Buddhist practice. It is the ground for wisdom and freedom and the protector of compassion and love. While some may think of equanimity as dry neut... | posted by Veggiebubble

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Meditation

Just one breathe by Gary Snyder view link IN THIS WORLD of onrushing events the act of meditation—even just a "one-breath" meditation—straightening the back, clearing the mind for a moment—is a r... read more | posted by RossCann

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Community

We may be born with an urge to help...build community view link What is the essence of human nature? Flawed, say many theologians. Vicious and addicted to warfare, wrote Hobbes. Selfish and in nee... | posted by RossCann

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