GREETINGS
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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Just Waves
“It will take quite a long time before you find your calm, serene mind in your practice. Many sensations come, many thoughts or images arise, but they are just waves of your own mind.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
Step-by-Step
“So, don’t be in a hurry and try to push or rush your practice. Do your meditation gently and gradually, step-by-step. In regard to peacefulness, if you become peaceful, then accept it; if you don’t become peaceful, then accept that … Continue reading
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Got breath?
“If we have presence of mind then whatever work we do will be the very tool which enables us to know right and wrong continually. There is plenty of time to meditate, we just don’t fully understand the practice, that’s … Continue reading
Observe & Notice
“When we practice, we observe how much peace, happiness, and lightness we already have. We notice whether we are anxious about accidents or misfortunes, and how much anger, irritation, fear, anxiety, or worry are already in us. As we become … Continue reading
Enough to just know about it
You don’t need to avoid or deny anything. It is enough to just know about it. When you are busy trying to avoid something, it’s still affecting you. Simply cease to be affected or impelled by anything, and you’ll find … Continue reading
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Touch your nose
Advising People to Enter the Way Then spring now autumn,the four seasons revolve.Then young now old,you see the hair turn white. Then wealthy and nobility,now a long dream.Years and months go by,Carrying ten thousand pecks of sorrow.In the path of … Continue reading
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MEDITATION CIRCLE UPDATE | Oct. 17, 2020
NOTE: Apologies. A version of this post you may have just received (if an email subscriber to this site) did not include the password now required to enter the ZOOM meditations led by Bhante G. The pasword is listed below. … Continue reading
Just Pass This Life As Is
Don’t seek fame or fortune,Glory or prosperity.Just pass this life as is,According to circumstances.When the breath is gone,Who is in charge?After the death of the body,There is only an empty name.When your clothes are worn,Repair them over and over;When you … Continue reading
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Errant Thoughts
After awakening, it is necessary to always observe and examine yourself. When errant thoughts suddenly arise, do not go along with them at all; reduce them, reduce them, until you reach the point of noncontrivance, which alone is the ultimate … Continue reading
A Wise and Prudent Friend
“If for company you find a wise and prudent friend who leads a good life, you should, overcoming all impediments, keep their company joyously and mindfully.” ~ The Buddha | Dhammapada 23.328
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Drop by Drop
“Think not lightly of good, saying, “It will not come to me.”Drop by drop is the water pot filled.Likewise, the wise one, gathering it little by little,fills oneself with good.” ~ The Buddha (The Dhammapada 9.122)
The Bonds of Sympathy
Generosity, kind words,doing a good turn for others,and treating all people alike:these bonds of sympathy are to the worldwhat the linchpin is to thechariot wheel. ~ Jataka 20
Bhante G’S ZOOM Meditation and Teachings
A HEADS UP. If you have not had the chance to join the daily ZOOM Buddhist teaching and guided meditation led by Bhante Gunaratana, abbot of the Bhavana Society in West Virginia, we encourage you to do so. The ZOOM … Continue reading
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Strong Back, Soft Front
On your inhale, gather your attention;on your exhale, drop into the body.Shift attention to your spine.Your back exemplifies equanimity,being present for whatever is unfolding right now.“Strong back.”Shift your attention to your chest.Rest in this willingness to open to compassion.“Soft front.”Strong … Continue reading
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Train Yourself in this Way
“You must bring yourself back to mindfulness wherever you are, all the time. Along with your regular meditation practice, add practices such as this one-minute meditation into your daily life. Train yourself in this way—as soon as some psychic irritant … Continue reading
