Tag: buddhism

New: Weekly Sunday Gatherings

By viriyalila on Thu, 8 Oct, 2015 - 16:53

New: Weekly Sunday Gatherings

By viriyalila on Thu, 8 Oct, 2015 - 16:53

NEW! Sunday Gatherings, 10-12 pm

Sunday Gatherings — Our regular Sunday program includes meditation followed by a variety of engaging activities such as puja, Dharma talks, themed discussions and sutra exploration. A great way to touch some depth in your practice and enjoy the fellowship of others. Come for the whole program or just the 10am sit. $10-$5 suggested donation.

Oct 11th talk by Suddhayu
Oct 18th puja and social tea
Oct 25th sutta study
Nov 1st themed...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Friends' Night - Now on Mondays!

By viriyalila on Sun, 4 Oct, 2015 - 20:14

Friends' Night - Now on Mondays!

By viriyalila on Sun, 4 Oct, 2015 - 20:14

Friends’ Night will now be held on Mondays, starting October 5th. Come join us for meditation, a lively Dharma discussion and connecting with others. Come to any or all sessions; by donation – $10-$5 suggested.

October
5 The Spiral Path part I – Stepping Away from Suffering
12 The Spiral Path part II – Coursing in Bliss
19 The Spiral Path part III – The Liberation of Heart and Mind
26 The Five Spiritual Faculties part...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Wednesday Morning Meditation

By viriyalila on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 16:24

Wednesday Morning Meditation

By viriyalila on Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 16:24

Starting October 14th, new meditation session Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 am
Begin your Wednesday each week with a group meditation before you go to work or to school or other activities. Explore the benefits of sitting with others. Khemavassika will lead meditation and will be available following meditation for instruction or questions.

As with most Portsmouth Buddhist Center offerings, this event is by donation, with suggested amount of $5 - 10.

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

By viriyalila on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 22:46

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

By viriyalila on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 22:46

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

Thursday evenings, October 8-29, 7-9 pm

A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha. Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 8th through the 29th October, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. Offered by donation — $80-$40 suggested for the four weeks.

Register on Eventbrite

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: A Day Retreat for those in Recovery

By viriyalila on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 16:21

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: A Day Retreat for those in Recovery

By viriyalila on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 16:21

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: A Day Retreat for those in Recovery
November 7, 10-3 pm

It’s natural for us to seek comfort from the pain in our lives. In doing so we often develop strong habits that are largely unconscious and can lead to varying degrees of obsession, compulsion and addiction. This is known in Buddhism as the realm of Hungry Ghosts – where we can never be satisfied even when we are surrounded by enough.

The Buddhist Path offers practical...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing

By viriyalila on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 15:37

Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing

By viriyalila on Tue, 29 Sep, 2015 - 15:37

Our next Introduction to Meditation will be on October 17, 10-1 pm. Come to learn a foundational mindfulness meditation practice that you can build on and deepen for years to come. Offered by donation, $40-20. All are welcome!

portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Introduction%20to%20Mindfulness%20of%20Breathing) (Contact us for more information) | Register here

Learning this meditation may lead to:
~ a calmer, more focused mind
~ deeper levels of relaxation
...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

The Wheel of Life: an Exploration of Karma and Rebecoming

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 13:51

The Wheel of Life: an Exploration of Karma and Rebecoming

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 13:51

Seven Wednesday evenings beginning August 19th.

The wheel of life is a teaching tool and a mirror. It represents the cycle of birth and death that all beings traverse. When we look into it, we see ourselves; our pleasure, our pain, our habit and even our potential for liberation.
These classes will give a thorough introduction to the symbolism of the wheel and the cosmic vision it represents. Our delving into the wheel promises to be both...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sutra Sunday! The Friend as Hero

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 13:45

Sutra Sunday! The Friend as Hero

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 13:45

Our regular Sunday morning meditations occasionally expand to include exploration of a sutta or sutra from the Buddhist tradition. This month, we are delighted to welcome Sravaniya, from the Boston Triratna Sangha, to lead our next Sutra Sunday on September 13, 10-1 pm.

Explore themes of friendship through the great Gandavyuha Sutra: Why is friendship important? How can we become better friends? What can we do to make our friendships more meaningful and potent in our lives? How can friendship help us...

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Four Foundations of Mindfulness

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 05:32

Four Foundations of Mindfulness

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 05:32

Join us at the Portsmouth Buddhist Center for an in depth look and practice opportunity focusing on one of the core tenants of Buddhism: Mindfulness.

In this workshop we will take a look at the four satipaṭṭhānas through the lens of Sangharakshita’s teachings. By establishing these four foundations, one cultivates the conditions for the arising of ever more positive and refined states of consciousness.

September 26, 12 pm - 4 pm

Led by Satyada, by donation, $50-25

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Learn to Meditate: Mindfulness of Breathing

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 05:03

Learn to Meditate: Mindfulness of Breathing

By viriyalila on Fri, 28 Aug, 2015 - 05:03

Learn to meditate! Saturday, Sept 19, 10-1 pm. Come and learn a foundational mindfulness meditation practice that you can build on and deepen for years to come. Offered by donation, $40-20.

When you learn to meditate with us, we offer guidance in:

finding an alert and comfortable meditation posture body awareness
how to work with the mind in meditation
how to maintain a regular and effective practice
how to maintain mindfulness off the cushion
how to cultivate higher states of consciousness

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