Living Our Love - Happy Losar!
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Happy New Year! May the Year of the Fire Horse bring blessings to us all!
As usual, we will begin with meditation, and a reading of The Metta Suta (page vii). We will continue with Sharon Salzberg‘s “Lovingkindness“ in the final few pages. If there is time, we will embark on...
What Comes Next: We will introduce you to Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche through a series of very short talks.
Then, after Losar (Tibetan New Year) on February 26 or March 5, we'll start our next book study: How Not to Miss the Point, by Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. Links to purchase that book are here: Amazon Alibris
Please read the prefaces and Chapter 1 for our first session. Here is a link to a helpful Study Guide that we will use in our discussion. It will be updated as we move through the book.
About How Not to Miss the Point:  
This text offers clear, practical guidance on the Buddha's core teachings - basic principles that are universally true, whether we are Buddhist or not - as a way to cultivate our inner light and work for good, no matter how the world unfolds around us.
Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche is a truly rare and exceptional figure, holding the lineage of both Nyingma and Kagyu Tibetan traditions. As a female Rinpoche (a recognized master and lineage holder), her teachings are known for their directness, humor, and unwavering relevance to Western students, challenging us to move beyond intellectual understanding to genuine realization.
- Deepen Your Understanding: Explore key concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, refuge, devotion, and the nature of mind.
- Supportive Community: Share insights and discuss the material in a non-judgmental, inclusive, and thoughtful environment.
- Practical Application: Learn how to apply these timeless teachings to your daily experiences and challenges.
We are the Buddhist Meditation and Study Group. 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. Through our lively discussions we seek to unpack the nature of reality through the Buddhist perspective. We value your presence and any contributions you may offer. Hope to see you on Thursday!