What we’re about
We meet via ZOOM for weekly services and monthly retreats. All are welcome regardless of faith or lack thereof. We study Mindfulness, Metta (loving kindness) the Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, The Middle Way, Precepts, and Metta (loving kindness). Our studies are of the heart, not so much the mind, and can lead to a more peaceful, happy, and compassionate life. And there is always much laughter and loving kindness (Metta).
MEDITATION
We practice sitting, walking, and moving meditations. Experience not necessary. All meditations are explained by a teacher or ministerial student. Meditation is central to developing a practice. Sitting in the lotus position, or even cross legged, is not required. Just sit comfortably.
DHARMA TALKS
Five teachers rotate to give Dharma talks, or the teachings of the Buddha. They are not lectures. They come from the heart.
PARTICIPATION
Services and Retreats are not spectator sports or classroom lectures. During the check-in, Dharma sharing, and Q&A sessions, all are encouraged to share. The Sangha (the group) quickly becomes a trusted circle of friends.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
We include instructor led Qi Gong, nine-joint meditation, and walking meditation to keep the blood flowing and the brain fresh.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Morning MeditationLink visible for attendees
>>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<<
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/50939520306:00-6:30 Sutra study. This is more fun than it sounds. A teacher will read a short Sutra (Lesson from the Buddha) and discuss it.
6:30-7:00 Check-in. (Optional) Everyone checks in with how life is going. We have several standard questions and one wildcard question picked by a member of the group. This gets very real as this is a safe space where you can really let it all hang out.
7:00-7:30 Meditation. Thirty minutes of just sitting, observing whatever arises without judgment and without effort. If you're new to meditation, we will give some instruction.If 6:00 a.m. is too early, please show up with you can. (If you show up after 7, you may have to wait a bit until someone sees you're in the waiting room.)
Everyone who has participated in this group has a story about how it has made their lives more peaceful. Showing up is the first step. Then just keep showing up. That's all you need to do. After some time, you may notice life getting just a bit easier.
All are welcome to be a part of our morning service. Experience not necessary. Those of any faith or lack thereof are welcome. All that is required is an open mind to learn how to promote wellness, happiness, love, and peace to oneself and all sentient beings.
- Morning MeditationLink visible for attendees
>>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<<
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/50939520306:00-6:30 Sutra study. This is more fun than it sounds. A teacher will read a short Sutra (Lesson from the Buddha) and discuss it.
6:30-7:00 Check-in. (Optional) Everyone checks in with how life is going. We have several standard questions and one wildcard question picked by a member of the group. This gets very real as this is a safe space where you can really let it all hang out.
7:00-7:30 Meditation. Thirty minutes of just sitting, observing whatever arises without judgment and without effort. If you're new to meditation, we will give some instruction.If 6:00 a.m. is too early, please show up with you can. (If you show up after 7, you may have to wait a bit until someone sees you're in the waiting room.)
Everyone who has participated in this group has a story about how it has made their lives more peaceful. Showing up is the first step. Then just keep showing up. That's all you need to do. After some time, you may notice life getting just a bit easier.
All are welcome to be a part of our morning service. Experience not necessary. Those of any faith or lack thereof are welcome. All that is required is an open mind to learn how to promote wellness, happiness, love, and peace to oneself and all sentient beings.
- Karma Lab: How Can We Improve Our Karma for Our Spiritual Transformation?Link visible for attendees
Hi, our Dharma friends!
Welcome to the gateway to Buddhism 101 for all! Our Karma Lab meeting is a friendly get-together of like-minded people to learn about karma in Buddhism.
Our weekly “intro to Buddhism” meetup group is open to all! No experience in Buddhism is necessary. Each week we prepare a Dharma presentation for you all on that week’s Buddhism topic, followed by Q&A. We kick off each meeting with some introductions and short ice-breaking so that you get to know the other members of our sangha community! We have a good mix of regulars and newbies each meeting.
The first 20 minutes I'd like to get to know who is joining our zoom session so please have your camera on. To ensure a smooth entrance to our zoom room, your camera must be on when you come in.
Our classes are free for the first 3 sessions . After 3 sessions, if you see the value in joining, please consider offering a contribution.
Our classes & sangha are sustained completely by the dana gratitude contributions of people like you!
Dana gratitude donations for our classes are gratefully accepted on Venmo @Bita-Enayati If you don't have Venmo, please email me at bitadharma22@gmail.com
so you can offer your contribution through PayPal or Zelle
Suggested donation for the event is $5 - $20.
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To better explain the philosophy behind Karma Lab (our weekly Wednesday events, focusing on Karma):
It is not unusual for people to ask themselves;
Why do bad things happen to me?
Or simply, "why me?"
Often these questions come up when things are not going well, or when they fall apart. In these moments we may feel like we're confined to a small bubble, and it feels like there's no solution to our problems.
Buddhism does not state that there's some supernatural being that causes bad things to happen or some ancestral curse that shapes it. Rather Buddhism says to practice good deeds and refrain from bad. This does seem like common sense but there's a difference there.
There are two reasons why this applies to our lives.
One reason is that karma has energy. Not only is it invisible, somewhat like a virus which can't be seen, but it also has strength, and it shapes our future. This strength or power has an influence on our daily lives. Buddha said: "Bad karma creates bad consequences and good karma creates good consequences."
Also, when bad things are happening to us, it's an opportunity for us to practice self-reflection and make extra effort to practice simple good deeds such as cleaning, showing a smile to people, and giving gifts to our friends and family.
It's human nature for most people to blame others at times for our unfavorable outcomes or difficulties in life. It's harder to stop and look more closely at ourselves.
So, it is therefore important to regulate our minds because they are the parent, our speech and actions being the children. That is why the Buddha taught us about the Six Paramitas – six types of daily practices.
With patience and practice of these teachings, we will undergo a complete transformation. In addition, our lives will improve. We are all encouraged to practice kindness and compassion, the act of which is always at the top of the list.
Stay well and let's go forward towards the light of unconditional goodness together! We have about 10-20 people join us each week, including the regulars, so hope you don't get discouraged by seeing the few RSVPs here on this page. See you soon too!!!
If you're interested in learning Buddhism but have a schedule conflict, please write to me for a one on one session!
Also please note that we're going to record this zoom session on zoom for later access by our premium members. There will be an announcement from the Zoom app when recording starts.
We would appreciate it if you use the same name as your Meetup account so that the host of the meeting will easily recognize the participants. Also please make sure your camera is on as soon as you come in for at least 5 minutes or until you get to introduce yourself briefly.
Please make sure you RSVP 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
4. Our classes are free for the first 3 sessions. After 3 sessions, if you see value in joining, please consider offering a contribution.
Our classes & sangha are sustained completely by the dana gratitude contributions of people like you!
Dana gratitude donations for our classes are gratefully accepted on Venmo @Bita-Enayati If you don't have Venmo, please email me at bitadharma22@gmail.com
so you can offer your contribution through PayPal or Zelle
Suggested donation for the event is $5 - $20.
Check out our YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/@right-view-lab
Last but not least– the Zoom passcode is 426646.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
