Gainesville Buddhism

Regardless of your knowledge about Buddhism, this is a group for chatting about Buddhist beliefs and practices. Maybe you would like to recommend a book, or find out about a book you hadn't heard of before. Maybe you're wondering about the different Buddhist practice groups in Gainesville (there are more than one!). Or maybe you're curious about what Buddhists believe. Of course, if you have been practicing Buddhism already for 10,000 years (or only one week), you are also welcome. I thought it would be nice to have an informal group for talking about Buddhism in a comfortable atmosphere, such as a coffee shop. It would be great to have a mix of people ranging from those who are simply interested in learning a little to those who have a lot of varied experience with Buddhism.

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Group Meditation and Dharma Talk at Gateless Gate Zen Center

Mon Mar 12
6:00 PM
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1 attending
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Gateless Gate Zen Center: 1208 NW 4th Street , Gainesville, FL (map)

Hello All, This will be a bi-monthly recurring meetup. If you have never been to the Gateless Gate Zen Center before, please arrive at 6pm. I will meet you there and we... Learn more

Hosted by: John David Eriksen (Organizer)

This Meetup repeats every 2 weeks on Monday

Group Meditation and Dharma Talk at Gateless Gate Zen Center	1 attending	Mon Mar 26, 6:00 PM
Group Meditation and Dharma Talk at Gateless Gate Zen Center	1 attending	Mon Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Group Meditation and Dharma Talk at Gateless Gate Zen Center	1 attending	Mon Apr 23, 6:00 PM

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January 30 at 6:00 PM, 4 Members attended
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January 16 at 6:00 PM, 6 Members attended
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Tuesday at 9:41 PM
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John David Eriksen attended Dr. James Austin: "Meditating Selflessly"
Tuesday at 10:35 AM

"Inspiring to meet and listen to someone so dedicated to the practice :]"

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John David Eriksen RSVPed Yes for Dr. James Austin: "Meditating Selflessly"
Monday at 1:06 PM

Feb 20

Dr. James Austin: "Meditating Selflessly"
Monday 7:00 PM at HPNP Auditorium

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Livia Taravella joined
February 16 at 4:56 PM
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John David Eriksen attended Long Sit and Potluck
February 5 at 11:01 AM

"We ended up sitting for five 25-30 minute sessions. Had a nice Dharma Talk and discussion about the fundamental importance of meditation practice and the dangers of judging your actions in terms of successes and failures. So glad I went...."

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Jake joined
February 2 at 8:06 PM

"Hi, Jake here. Been a sometime practitioner of Buddhism since 2004, but still a novice. I am looking for a group with whom I can chant and meditate, as well as have dharma talks/readings. Thanks!"
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Kelly Jansen RSVPed Yes for Long Sit and Potluck
January 31 at 9:29 AM

Feb 4

Long Sit and Potluck
Saturday 10:00 AM

7 attended
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January 31 at 9:29 AM
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John David Eriksen attended Group Meditation and Dharma Talk at Gateless Gate Zen Center
January 31 at 9:24 AM

"Only one member from the meetup group showed up, but four people attended in total. Had a very nice sitting period and a good discussion that covered, among other things, the topic of emptiness as described in the Heart Sutra."

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John David Eriksen RSVPed Yes for Long Sit and Potluck
January 30 at 12:09 PM

Feb 4

Long Sit and Potluck
Saturday 10:00 AM

7 attended