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Sangha Events Today
Join in-person Sangha events happening right now
Saturday Morning Service, Sitting Meditation, & Dharma Talk
Four different teachers will rotate talks with a Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta practices. 🙏
>>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<<
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093952030
All are welcome to be a part of our Saturday 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. Typically a service will include the following:
-->Check in at 8:30. (How you're doing.)
-->Silent meditation, seated on cushion, chair, or one of the pews.
-->Dharma talk from either Thay Kozen or one of five other teachers. (Buddhist teaching on how to alleviate suffering and promote happiness and peace.)
-->Metta practice. (Loving kindness.)
-->Sutra recitation and discussion. (Sutras are the written Dharma teachings.)
-->Much love and laughter.
WHO IS WELCOME?
No experience needed. Open to those of all faiths of lack thereof.
First-timers especially welcome. The Mount Adams Thiền Buddhist Temple is small country temple with both Northern & Southern Chan (Thiền) traditions.
MISSION
Our mission is to work towards the cessation of suffering by providing Meditation and Dharma (the teachings) education and support for our community.
THAY KOZEN
The service is lead by Venerable Thich Minh Tinh (Thay Kozen). Thich Minh Tinh has been transmitted in the Vietnamese Rinzai Zen line of Thich Thien An and Thich An Giao.
In addition he has studied in Japan with Nanrei Kabori Roshi, then in the US with Soyu Mastsuoka Roshi, then in Japan with Doki Suda Roshi. Matsuoka Roshi later transmitted Kozen after a period of time as the Long Beach Zen Center’s administrative assistant.
It is under Matsuoka Roshi’s and Thich An Giao’s request that Kozen teaches and maintains a temple and teaches . Saito Roshi from Japan, has been a mentor and dear friend and teacher. Saito Roshi and Kozen were both student priests over 40 years ago in Southern Japan. They worked and studied together at a large temple.
CHANT BOOK
You can download the temple's chant book at https://mtadamszen.org/chant-book/
MASTER DOGEN’S REMINDER
Let us be respectfully reminded:
Life and death are of supreme importance.
Time swiftly passes by
and with it our only chance.
Each of us must aspire to awaken.
Be aware: do not squander your life.
🙏
To get a sneak preview, feel free to visit our collection of videos recorded from Zoom: https://www.mtadamsbuddhisttemple.com/mount-adams-buddhist-temple-videos/
REMOTE: Pyladies/San Diego PUG Co-Study Group
We are continuing our Study group online for the time being.
We are now meeting online in the San Diego Python Discord server! Here is the link to join: [https://discord.gg/8GpWuVvdbQ](https://discord.gg/8GpWuVvdbQ)
There is a "meetup" voice/video channel that we will be using!
The SD Python User Group Meetup is https://www.meetup.com/pythonsd/ - there is a Saturday Study group hosted by the SD Python Meetup group.
Every Saturday we meet up with the larger Python community to chat, learn, and hang out. Our study group is for everyone on their Python journey, whether you're just starting out, you're an experienced pro, or anywhere in between.
There's no formal instruction, just a bunch of folks who like to code.
We have a great time--come join us! Free feel to show up at any time and stay as long as you want. Hope to see you there!
Python Community Code of Conduct (https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/): Python is much more than a software language. Python is a vibrant community made up of members from around the globe with a diverse set of skills, personalities, and experiences. It is through these differences that our community experiences great successes and continued growth. Overall, we're good to each other. We contribute to this community not because we have to, but because we want to.
Mahayana Thiền (Zen) Meditation Service
Four different teachers will rotate talks with a Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta practices. 🙏
>>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<<
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093952030
All are welcome to be a part of our evening 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. Typically a service will include the following:
* Check in. (How you’re doing.)
* Silent meditation, seated on cushion, chair, or one of the pews.
* Dharma talk from either Thay Kozen or one of five other teachers. (Buddhist teaching on how to alleviate suffering and promote happiness and peace.)
* Metta practice. (Loving kindness.)
* Sutra recitation and discussion. (Sutras are the written Dharma teachings.)
* Much love and laughter.
🙏
San Antonio Authors League Saturday Zoom Critique Group.
San Antonio Authors League Saturday Zoom Critique Session.
Weekly Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm
The Zoom link is only visible to those who RSVP.
All attendees are welcomed to participate in this event and need not to a member of San Antonio Authors League.
Mt Adams Buddhist Temple ZOOM Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta.
Four different teachers will rotate talks with a Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta practices. 🙏
>>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<<
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093952030
All are welcome to be a part of our Saturday 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. Typically a service will include the following:
-->Check in at 8:30. (How you're doing.)
-->Silent meditation, seated on cushion, chair, or one of the pews.
-->Dharma talk from either Thay Kozen or one of five other teachers. (Buddhist teaching on how to alleviate suffering and promote happiness and peace.)
-->Metta practice. (Loving kindness.)
-->Sutra recitation and discussion. (Sutras are the written Dharma teachings.)
-->Much love and laughter.
WHO IS WELCOME?
No experience needed. Open to those of all faiths of lack thereof.
First-timers especially welcome. The Mount Adams Thiền Buddhist Temple is small country temple with both Northern & Southern Chan (Thiền) traditions.
MISSION
Our mission is to work towards the cessation of suffering by providing Meditation and Dharma (the teachings) education and support for our community.
THAY KOZEN
The service is lead by Venerable Thich Minh Tinh (Thay Kozen). Thich Minh Tinh has been transmitted in the Vietnamese Rinzai Zen line of Thich Thien An and Thich An Giao.
In addition he has studied in Japan with Nanrei Kabori Roshi, then in the US with Soyu Mastsuoka Roshi, then in Japan with Doki Suda Roshi. Matsuoka Roshi later transmitted Kozen after a period of time as the Long Beach Zen Center’s administrative assistant.
It is under Matsuoka Roshi’s and Thich An Giao’s request that Kozen teaches and maintains a temple and teaches . Saito Roshi from Japan, has been a mentor and dear friend and teacher. Saito Roshi and Kozen were both student priests over 40 years ago in Southern Japan. They worked and studied together at a large temple.
CHANT BOOK
You can download the temple's chant book at https://mtadamszen.org/chant-book/
MASTER DOGEN’S REMINDER
Let us be respectfully reminded:
Life and death are of supreme importance.
Time swiftly passes by
and with it our only chance.
Each of us must aspire to awaken.
Be aware: do not squander your life.
🙏
To get a sneak preview, feel free to visit our collection of videos recorded from Zoom: https://www.mtadamsbuddhisttemple.com/mount-adams-buddhist-temple-videos/
Argentine Tango Styling & Expression ONLINE
Styling and Technique
Tailored for Ladies
Argentine Tango
Working on your posture, footwork, musicality, balance, stretching, sensuality , prepare you to shine on the dance floor.
with Raquel
Via Zoom
Book and we will send you the link:
http://www.raquel-tango.com/news/onlineclasses/
The classes are energising and dynamics and will keep you fit and in shape.
Saturday Silent Sitting Meditation
Join us for Saturday Silent Sitting Meditation virtual practice from 9:00-10:00am
Meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice and we hope that you can take advantage of this new opportunity for Shamata Meditation that can bring peace and tranquillity to our lives. Introduction will be given up request.
Join us in person at 4168 Herschel St or you can rsvp for zoom link.
Sangha Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
French Meet English - Online Language Exchange (via Zoom!)
★ FME speakers! ★
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● Français en dessous
● Join us every Sunday and Wednesday from 19:30 to 21h00 (French Time) for the weekly "FrenchmeetEnglish" online language exchange via ZOOM.
● The event is 100% free, however donations really help! For those who would like to support our language exchange group, you can make donations here- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR
About this Event
★ FME speakers! ★
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HOW IT WORKS:
40 English/French speakers from all over the world will be split into small groups of 4 and will engage in 2 rounds of conversation; 15 minute French/15 minutes English. The host manages the switch overs and informs speakers when to change languages.
WELCOME:
19h30 - 19h45 - Speakers join the meeting from all over the world (patience)
ROUND 1:
19h45 - 20h15 - Speakers are split into small groups and speak for 15minutes in FR followed by 15 minutes in English(we try to keep and FR/EN balance between groups & you'll receive a message when to change languages)
BREAK:
20h15 - 20h25 - Participants are automatically brought back to the main room/ A short pause
ROUND 2:
20h25 - 20h55 - New breakout groups
WRAP UP:
20h55 - 21h00 - Important message from hosts
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(Simply register for the meeting and you'll be sent the ZOOM link via email... It may end up in the junk email so check that too ;)
🌟
Download ZOOM here:
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr
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● Rejoignez-nous les mercredis et dimanches de 20h00 à 21h30 (heure française) pour l'échange linguistique hebdomadaire "FrenchmeetEnglish" via ZOOM.
● L'évènement est 100% gratuit, cependant vos participations nous aide beaucoup!!
Cliquez ici si vous voudriez soutenir ce groupe- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR
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COMMENT ÇA MARCHE:
Un maximum de 100 anglophones / francophones du monde entier seront répartis en petits groupes de 4 et participeront à 2 séries de conversations; 15 minutes français / 15 minutes anglais. L'hôte gère les changements et informe les participants quand il faut changer de langue.
L’ACCUEIL:
19h30 - 19h45 - Les participants se joignent à la réunion des 4 coins du monde (épreuve de patience)
SÉANCE 1:
19h45 - 20h15 - Les participants sont divisés en petits groupes de ~ 4 et parlent pendant 15 minutes en FR et puis 15 minutes en anglais (nous essayons de garder un équilibre FR / EN entre les groupes et vous recevrez un message quand il faut changer de langue)
PAUSE:
20h15 - 20h25 - Les participants sont automatiquement ramenés dans la salle principale
SÉANCE 2:
20h25 - 20h55 - Nouveaux groupes de discussion (Comme premier séance)
CLÔTURE:
20h55 - 21h00 - Message important de l'hôte
🌟
(Inscrivez-vous simplement à la réunion et vous recevrez le lien ZOOM par e-mail)
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Téléchargez ZOOM ici:
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr
A très bientôt.
Mindfulness Meditation & Dharma Talk
Mindfulness Meditation Centers Founder, Lama Michael Gregory, explores Awakening Your Nature this Sunday.
Out of concern for our members and guests, live Sunday meetings are being suspended for the next several weeks. Our founder, Michael Gregory, continues to offer Sunday classes live on Facebook, beginning at 8:00 AM mountain daylight time. Follow him on this link to receive notification of Sunday classes.
https://www.facebook.com/michael.gregory.9212
Thank you and look forward to seeing you soon!
May you be happy.
May you be well.
May you be safe.
May you be peaceful and at ease.
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Please join Mindfulness Meditation Denver for guided meditation and no-nonsense meditation instruction enabling those who are beginners on the path as well as seasoned practitioners to settle body and mind while exploring the foundational methods of meditation as handed down from a 2500 year old tradition. Core instruction for developing mindfulness, along with specific topical discussions are presented throughout the month.
Our classes and courses are open to anyone, both beginning students and practitioners are welcome, and is also suitable for advanced practitioners wishing to reacquaint themselves with the core principles of the tradition as taught by passionate, seasoned teachers with long-term practice backgrounds.
As with all MMC programs, this course is offered by generosity only. That means there is no fee, but there will be a donation button on the course’s website if you wish to offer support for the teachers and the program. This is available due to the sustained membership of the larger MMC community.
If you wish to be a sustaining member which is encouraged please go to our community's webpage and contribute:
https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/contribute/
Follow us on Facebook:
Denver: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnessmeditationcentersdenver/
Evergreen: https://www.facebook.com/Mindfulness-Meditation-Centers-Evergreen-CO-148032648581505/
We look forward to seeing you Sunday!
Clare, Adam, Noel, Margie and Kitty
PEACE SUNDAY.
PEACE SUNDAY. 1 - 2 pm. [--> HYBRID EVENT. Fully vaccinated folks can attend in person, or click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5124418988?pwd=VlhFUTZDeExZemZ5NEhwRUVlODRyZz09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5124418988?pwd=VlhFUTZDeExZemZ5NEhwRUVlODRyZz09)"> here \ <--] In an effort to improve the peaceful conditions in the world, we host a monthly quiet meditation, where all beliefs and religious traditions are honored. Following the meditation, participants are welcome to join in a potluck brunch and share camaraderie and croissants. Ages 14 and up. Free.
Meditación Sahaja Yoga gratuita online
Experimenta la paz interior con la meditación gratuita Sahaja Yoga. Las técnicas de la Meditación Sahaja te ayudan a balancearte y desarrollar tus cualidades innatas. Sahaja Yoga es siempre gratis y abierto a todo publico.
Para conectarse por Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/522435489?pwd=VnVvV0l6YzNwUjhTaENOOVRwZ3BUZz09
ID. de reunión: 522 435 489 Contraseña: 317845
“No puede haber paz en el mundo mientras no haya paz interna.”
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
Introducción al Budismo
Pueden unirse al grupo de WhatsApp en el siguiente link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4WGDvb9KEZJ2Jfi03GB8M
A través del grupo se compartirá el link para entrar a la reunión.
Como introducción, aprenderemos conceptos básicos del Budismo tales del como "Karma", "reencarnación", o "iluminación", pero más importante, entenderemos de qué se trata el Budismo y por qué es importante para nuestras vidas y nuestra felicidad.
Antes de unirse a la sesión, favor de llenar el formulario en el siguiente link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W4RSzLEW33WuFbJWF2qEKidtuT35uWcS1kB7pxT0C2A/edit?usp=drivesdk
Muchas gracias, nos vemos pronto
Sangha Events Near You
Connect with your local Sangha community
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York)
+13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC)
The formal presentation will start at noon
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 3B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!


















