Buddhist Study & Meditation Group of Newburyport (BSMGN)

 
 
 

We begin our evening with our usual guided meditation before discussing verses 5 and maybe 6 of our Book Study: Reflections on Silver River by Ken McLeod.

You don't need to read the book to participate in our discussions, but if you wish to get the book, use this link for best prices.
(Kindle Price: $8.49)

To gain the most insight into these teachings, please read the verses listed prior to attendance. As you read through the assigned verses, make note of the verses and commentaries that you find the most enlightening. Be sure to write down the verse and page numbers of those passages so you can easily share them with the group.

For newcomers, much can still be gained through hearing the synopsis, discussions and impressions as presented.

Reflections on Silver River consists of a new translation of Tokme´ Zongpo's Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva and a verse-by verse commentary. In just thirty-seven verses, Tokme´ Zongpo summarizes the bodhisattva path. While this revered and loved text from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition has been translated many times, Ken McLeod's plain and simple English beautifully reflects the simplicity and directness of the original Tibetan. McLeod's commentary is full of striking images, provocative questions and inspiring descriptions of what it means to be awake and present in your life. Practical instruction, brief and to the point, is found in each of the verse commentaries, providing straightforward responses to the question, "How do I practice this?"
Here is a Link to Our Study page for The Practice of a Bodhisattva.

We are the Buddhist Study and Meditation Group of Newburyport and All Over the World. Our community celebrates insight, debate, analysis, fun, and laughter. Some of us have been practicing for 20 years and others are brand new to Buddhist teachings. We love beginners. Feel free to sign in early to enjoy some social time with our Sangha. Hope to see you on Thursday!

 
 
 

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Thank you!

 
 
 

We begin our evening with our usual guided meditation before our discussion.

Logic can take you from A to B. Creativity and immagination can take you anywhere... Albert Einstein.

Creativity is the process of making new things or thinking of new ideas. Imagination is the ability to visualize things or ideas. The creative life force is an inner potential that exists in the life of every person to manifest their most authentic self and create art from that place. In Buddhist practice, especially when on the cushion, these traits are valuable when working with many forms of meditations. Tonight we will explore creativity as it partains to the Photographic process. It is important to note that strengthening this “muscle” in one area, makes it available in all areas.

We are the Buddhist Study and Meditation Group of Newburyport and All Over the World. Our community celebrates insight, debate, analysis, fun, and laughter. Some of us have been practicing for 20 years and others are brand new to Buddhist teachings. We love beginners. Feel free to sign in early to enjoy some social time with our Sangha. Hope to see you on Thursday!

 
 
 

We begin our evening with our usual guided meditation before discussing verses 6 and maybe 7 of our Book Study: Reflections on Silver River by Ken McLeod.

You don't need to read the book to participate in our discussions, but if you wish to get the book, use this link for best prices.
(Kindle Price: $8.49)

To gain the most insight into these teachings, please read the verses listed prior to attendance. As you read through the assigned verses, make note of the verses and commentaries that you find the most enlightening. Be sure to write down the verse and page numbers of those passages so you can easily share them with the group.

For newcomers, much can still be gained through hearing the synopsis, discussions and impressions as presented.

Reflections on Silver River consists of a new translation of Tokme´ Zongpo's Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva and a verse-by verse commentary. In just thirty-seven verses, Tokme´ Zongpo summarizes the bodhisattva path. While this revered and loved text from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition has been translated many times, Ken McLeod's plain and simple English beautifully reflects the simplicity and directness of the original Tibetan. McLeod's commentary is full of striking images, provocative questions and inspiring descriptions of what it means to be awake and present in your life. Practical instruction, brief and to the point, is found in each of the verse commentaries, providing straightforward responses to the question, "How do I practice this?"
Here is a Link to Our Study page for The Practice of a Bodhisattva.

We are the Buddhist Study and Meditation Group of Newburyport and All Over the World. Our community celebrates insight, debate, analysis, fun, and laughter. Some of us have been practicing for 20 years and others are brand new to Buddhist teachings. We love beginners. Feel free to sign in early to enjoy some social time with our Sangha. Hope to see you on Thursday!