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Welcome to the Meditation Circle site. This longtime Buddhist-oriented meditation group based at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 520 Kanawha Boulevard W., in Charleston, West Virginia, will be closing down its meetings for good effective with the end of June 2022, after a good run. See the ‘RESOURCES’ page for tips on setting up or deepening meditation practice. Be well!
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The Truth About Pleasure
“The truth is, we don’t really want to be free from desire or to admit that clinging to the pleasures of the senses—the taste of delicious food; the sound of music, gossip, or a joke; the touch of a sexual … Continue reading
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Meditation Circle revises its monthly schedule
The Meditation Circle of Charleston recently changed its monthly format. Here is our new ‘About’ Page with details on the changes. DIRECTIONS TO MEDITATION GROUP: Click here. SUBSCRIBE TO E-MAIL NOTICES: Click here SUBSCRIBE TO RSS NEWS FEEDS: Click here … Continue reading
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Speaking on the cushion to yourself
“The Buddha saw that we are always engaged in relationships, starting with that most significant relationship: the one with ourselves. On the cushion we notice how we speak to ourselves—sometimes with compassion, sometimes with judgment or impatience. Our words are … Continue reading
Where is that Place of True Security?
“When we can be secure in our inner source for true happiness, we don’t expose ourselves to the devastation that comes when outside hopes for happiness and security are dashed. We have our shelter, our place of security, inside. And … Continue reading
Where insight cannot be found
“When we learn to stop and be truly alive in the present moment, we are in touch with what’s going on within and around us. We aren’t carried away by the past, the future, our thinking, ideas, emotions, and projects. … Continue reading
Unconditioning the conditioned past
“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, not knowing what is next and not concerned with what was or what may be next, a new mind is operating that is not connected with the conditioned past and yet perceives and understands the whole … Continue reading
A useful resource for learning more about the Buddha’s Teachings
If you’d like to study the original teachings of the Buddha, check out the Pali Canon Online website
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Every waking moment
“As the present moment can be found any moment, every waking moment can be made a concentrated moment.” ~ Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, “Sitting Still” http://www.tricycle.com/-archives/on-practice
What does practicing in the right way feel like?
Q: Different things work for different people. What would indicate we’re practicing in the right way? Sayadaw U Tejaniya: “When there is awareness, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom; when we feel light, alert, and awake. Over time, you find you’re discovering … Continue reading
Right Speech takes practice
“Saying things you shouldn’t say or speaking much more than is necessary brings a lot of agitation to the mind. The other extreme, complete silence, or not speaking up when it is useful or necessary, is also problematic. Applying right … Continue reading
When afflictions are enlightenment
Obviously When you find peace and quiet in the midst of busyness and clamor,then towns and cities become mountain forests; afflictions are enlightenment, sentient beings realize true awakening. These sayings can be uttered and understood by all beginners, who construe … Continue reading
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A Buddhist Protestor in Action
Our friend, Ken Lewis, who takes part in a sitting group in the Spencer, W.Va., area sent out this instructive photo. CATEGORY: Buddhist Humor. CUTLINE: “The Buddhist Protester.” The Buddhist Meditation Circle of Charleston, W.Va., meets weekly with a 30-minute … Continue reading
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The Meditation Circle will not meet on New Year’s Day
The Meditation Circle of Charleston will not meet for its regular Tuesday session this New Year’s Day. We look forward to seeing you again Tuesday, Jan. 8 and throughout 2013, as we deepen our practice, experience and understanding of insight … Continue reading
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When thinking is not enough
“It is undeniable that others and the larger world, so beleaguered at this moment in history, need everything that we have to give. But what to give is the problem. It seems finally clear that we cannot find out what … Continue reading
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Coming back to the moment in the body
“Many people forget their own body. They live in an imaginary world. They have so many plans and fears, so many agitations and dreams, and they don’t live in their body. While we’re caught in fear and trying to plan … Continue reading