Dharma Service at TBC

13. Their minds committed to helping migrant beings 
      By giving, they gain joy [themselves] with small delay.
      Since kind and unkind beings [both benefit],
      The main thing is this message of generosity

       - Chandrakirti, Entry Into the Middle Way*

Sunday Help

Helping to prepare and maintain our sangha space on Sundays, and helping to see that everything finds its proper place again at the end of our practice, is a powerful way to serve the dharma, and to create merit and happiness for others and for ourselves.  It's also something we really need.  Whether it's once a month, once every six months, or once in a blue moon (or every week), the benefit is great, and greatly appreciated.

Each Sunday morning, we set up our alter, our front table, and set out prayer books and cloths, cushions and mats, and cups and utensils for tea and light snacks.  Then, after our meditation practice, we put each of these things away, clean the cups, and so forth.  It's a simple space, and takes about 15 minutes on either side.  Truly, performing this service, before, after, or both, is a gift that gives and gives; creating a meaningful sangha space yields immeasurable benefits.  It is dharma service.  If you are able to lend a hand or two, please contact Tony Boris.  

And also, we periodically vaccuum, mop, and otherwise clean the space, to keep it beautiful for everyone.  As well, we often require the help of people with carpentry and other similar "handy-person" skills.  If you are able to help with either or both of these great needs, please let us know.

Other Areas of Dharma Service

Do you have other skills or interests that you think might benefit our sangha, and the dharma?  If so, let us know?  Please speak with any of our TBC officers on any Sunday, and let us know your thoughts.  Thank you.

*The first chapter of the Entry into the Middle Way,
on the first spiritual conception from Madhyamakavatara by the glorious Chandrakirti,
Reprinted from Quientessence of Compassion
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
Commentary on Chandrakirti's Entry Into the Middle Way
Translation from the Tibetan by Ven. George Churinoff