Sunday Hybrid Sangha: Meditation and Dharma (Registration Required for In-Person Attendance)

SUNDAY SANGHA: Meditation and dharma.

All are welcome!

June 12 & 19 Topic:

Buddhism Explained in 3 Lines

Led by Bill Stauffer

Once, the monk Ananda was speaking with the Buddha, and he asked if all the Buddhas of the different times taught the same thing. The Buddha replied with three principles:  “Commit not one harmful action. Cultivate a wealth of virtues. Train the mind. This is the teaching of all the Buddhas.”

These three lines can be seen as a summary of the Buddhist path and they are very helpful when fully understood. We will discuss these lines for two Sundays, and will see how they are built on a foundation of compassion and loving-kindness.  We will also see how Buddhist ethics and the law of karma can be derived from them.

From a simple, little acorn the great oak tree can grow!

Registration required for  in-person attendance with a limited capacity. Our weekly e-bulletin contains sign-up links.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87840294397

Meeting ID: 878 4029 4397 / Passcode: 355743

Schedule (subject to change):

-Opening prayers

-Guided Meditation (about 10 minutes) Short Break

-Dharma Talk

-Closing prayers/dedication of merit

Download the TBC Prayer book for at-home and virtual practice

To attend in person, you will sign up via a link in the Friday online bulletin for that week’s Sunday Sangha. You will receive an email confirming your spot. The confirmation email will have the host’s name and phone number to contact if you are going to be late or cancel.

Once the 18 openings are filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and be offered the next available opening for Sunday Sangha. If you are confirmed, please arrive by 10:15 am or your spot will be given to any walk-ins who are waiting. Walk-ins who have not signed up will be asked to wait outside until the registered guests arrive and a possible opening becomes available.

In-Person Covid Safety Protocol. All guests will be required to follow these safety measures to protect everyone to the fullest extent possible.

• Immunization. You will be asked to show proof of vaccination and one booster shot. If you are not vaccinated or are unable to be vaccinated, you will need to show evidence of a negative Covid test result within the preceding 24 hours (e.g., rapid, RT-PCR).
• Masks. Masks will be worn at all times during the event. You will be provided with a new, unused KN95 mask. Lama Losang (or anyone leading the session) will not wear a mask when speaking.
• Social distancing. Cushions and chairs will be placed six feet apart on either side of altar and center aisle.
• Air circulation. The overhead fans will be circulating along with the back door kept ajar so please dress accordingly.
• Hand sanitizers will be in the front foyer and restrooms.
• Common areas. Restrooms and guest chairs will be wiped and disinfected before and after each event.
• Refreshments. The kitchen will not be open. You are welcome to bring your own beverage in a closed receptacle.

It is our heart-felt aspiration that the pandemic continues to improve so we can have host larger gatherings. Until that time, we greatly appreciate your cooperation with these new procedures. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact info@tibetanbuddhist.org.

Download the TBC Prayer book for at-home and virtual practice