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Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Elements of Buddhist Practice — Vision and Transformation

By viriyalila on Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 - 05:59

Elements of Buddhist Practice — Vision and Transformation

By viriyalila on Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 - 05:59

Perhaps you’ve learned to meditate and have an interest in Buddhism. You’ve heard mention of practicing meditation, of practicing Buddhism — but what does this mean? In what ways are meditation and general Buddhist teaching considered practices, and how does it all fit into the greater scheme of modern life? What are the difficulties? What are the benefits? Please join us for a lively and practical exploration of the Noble Eight-fold Path at our Wednesday evening Friends’ Night, 7-9...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Sutra Sundays!

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Mar, 2015 - 12:17

Sutra Sundays!

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Mar, 2015 - 12:17

Each of these micro-retreats will focus on a particular sutta or sutra. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with teachings from the Buddha and his disciples throughout history. A great way to explore the richness of the Buddhist tradition and come away with practical advice to vitalize one’s own practice.
 
Sunday May 31, 10-1 pm
Sunday June 28, 10-1 pm

Our usual meditation session from 10-11 am will still be open for...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Recovery Day Retreat: Finding Freedom

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Mar, 2015 - 12:12

Recovery Day Retreat: Finding Freedom

By viriyalila on Wed, 25 Mar, 2015 - 12:12

Saturday, April 25th | 10am – 4pm

Come explore recovery from addictions through the lens of Buddhist teachings and practices. This day will be dedicated to meditation, discussion and friendship and is not meant as a substitute for any existing program or therapy of recovery and is open to anyone dealing with addictions in all it’s forms. A vegetarian meal will be offered and the cost of the day is based on donations. Facilitated by Narottama and friends.

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Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Learn to Meditate!

By viriyalila on Tue, 24 Mar, 2015 - 20:42

Learn to Meditate!

By viriyalila on Tue, 24 Mar, 2015 - 20:42

We have two opportunities to learn traditional Buddhist meditations in April. These meditations lead to greater calmness and sensitivity, deeper levels of relaxation, transform negative emotions into positive ones, and help keep all things in perspective. Suitable for all levels of experience. You do not need to be a Buddhist to practice these meditations.

Thursdays, April 9-30th, 7-9 pm - Four Week Meditation Course

In this four-week course you will be introduced to the practice of an ancient Buddhist meditation...
Portsmouth Buddhist Center
Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Vasala Sutta: The Discourse on Outcasts, with Rijupatha

By viriyalila on Tue, 24 Mar, 2015 - 20:29

Vasala Sutta: The Discourse on Outcasts, with Rijupatha

By viriyalila on Tue, 24 Mar, 2015 - 20:29

Sutra Sunday! March 29th

Vasala Sutta: The Discourse on Outcasts, with Rijupatha
The True Measure of a Person

The Vasala Sutta (The Discourse on Outcasts) is the source for this Sunday study and discussion with Rijupatha.  In the text, the Buddha is assumed to be a worthless beggar by a Brahmin. With his characteristic kindness, the Buddha offers the Brahmin a deep teaching on how the real worth of a man is not to be found in...
Online Meditators
Online Meditators

Tuesday Meditation - March 24th 2015

By Rijupatha on Mon, 23 Mar, 2015 - 21:42

Tuesday Meditation - March 24th 2015

By Rijupatha on Mon, 23 Mar, 2015 - 21:42

Rounding off our coverage of the Urban Retreat led by Ratnavandana on the Living In The Mandala - The Brahma Viharas, we’ll be revisiting this important suite of practices again this week. Meditation will be facilitated by Rijupatha.

Come and join us for a different kind of space in your day and in your heart…

Check out the archive from Living In The Mandala

How to connect
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Online Meditators
Online Meditators

Tuesday Meditation - March 17th 2015

By Candradasa on Mon, 16 Mar, 2015 - 22:50

Tuesday Meditation - March 17th 2015

By Candradasa on Mon, 16 Mar, 2015 - 22:50All this week we’re providing ‘live’ coverage of an Urban Retreat led by Ratnavandana on the Brahma Viharas, a profound set of root practices for our community that are designed to get at the core of suffering and transform it and us.

As part of the online dimension, our meditations here are following this theme. Come and join us for the practice of love that helps restore the heart to its natural state…

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Online Meditators
Online Meditators

Tuesday Meditation - 10th March (Changed Time!)

By Candradasa on Tue, 10 Mar, 2015 - 01:15

Tuesday Meditation - 10th March (Changed Time!)

By Candradasa on Tue, 10 Mar, 2015 - 01:15N.B. For the next three weeks our Tuesday meditations will be an hour later in the U.S. (same time in the UK). Join us and spend some time sitting with others around the world!

How to connect
Join us on March 10th at 3.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some kind and will have to add us to your circles. Click...
Online Meditators
Online Meditators

Tuesday Meditation - March 3rd 2015

By Candradasa on Mon, 2 Mar, 2015 - 20:16

Tuesday Meditation - March 3rd 2015

By Candradasa on Mon, 2 Mar, 2015 - 20:16Your weekly reminder that we’ll have an open space for regular meditators again on Tuesday. Join us if you can for our international online sit!

How to connect
Join us on March 3rd at 2.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some kind and will have to add us to your circles. Click ‘hangouts’ in the event posting on our page each week).

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Online Meditators
Online Meditators

Meditation Tuesday (24th February 2015)

By Candradasa on Mon, 23 Feb, 2015 - 22:25

Meditation Tuesday (24th February 2015)

By Candradasa on Mon, 23 Feb, 2015 - 22:25Just a reminder that we’ll have an open space for regular meditators again on Tuesday. Join us if you can for our usual international online sit!

How to connect
Join us on February 17th at 2.30pm EST/ 7.30pm UK via our Google + page (you will need a Google account of some kind and will have to add us to your circles. Click ‘hangouts’ in the event posting on our page each week).

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