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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Mindfulness Comes to the Rescue
“Look at the particular emotion that might be driving the proliferation of thoughts. And as you are watching, take some deep breaths. Looking at it, breathe out deeply—looking at it, breathe in deeply. You will see it disappearing. Mindfulness comes … Continue reading
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Mindful Reflection on the Body
“We don’t meditate to hate our bodies or other bodies. Unsatisfactoriness depends on clinging to impermanent bodies. A mindful meditator should remind himself or herself that an attractive object has triggered sense desire. One should then develop wise reflection or … Continue reading
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ASK BHANTE G book available
CHECK OUT THE NEW WISDOM EXPERIENCE BOOK “WHAT WHY HOW: Answers to Your Questions About Buddhism, Meditation, and Living Mindfully.” The book compiles Bhante G’s answers to both beginning and advanced questions about meditation practice, mindfulness and Buddhist teachings. Bhante … Continue reading
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We Can Compare Notes
A bird in a secluded grove sings like a flute.Willows sway gracefully with their golden threads.The mountain valley grows the quieterAs the clouds return.A breeze brings along the fragranceOf apricot flowers.For a whole day I have sat hereEncompassed by peace,Till … Continue reading
Happy New Year from The Meditation Circle
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The Ill-directed Mind
Whatever an enemy might do toan enemy,or a foe to a foe,the ill-directed mindcan do to you even worse. ~ The BUDDHA, from the Udana 4.33(Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu)
Like a Cup of Muddy Water
“The mind before meditation is like a cup of muddy water. If you hold the cup still, the mud settles and the water clears. Similarly, if you keep quiet, holding your body still and focusing your attention on your object … Continue reading
‘The Skillful Heart Gives Us Happiness’
“There are times when the heart is in bad shape. Bad mental qualities get mixed up with it, making it even worse, making us suffer both in body and mind. These bad mental qualities are said to be “unskillful” (akusala). … Continue reading
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Patience, Patience, Patience
“Don’t rush. There is no hurry, so take your time. Settle yourself on a cushion and sit as though you have the whole day. Anything really valuable takes time to develop. Patience, patience, patience.” ~ Bhante Gunaratana, from “Mindfulness in … Continue reading
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There is no “time off” from karma
By LYNN J. KELLEY | From “The Buddha’s Advice to Laypeople” blog The Dhammapada is probably the most popular Buddhist literature in the world. It consists of 423 verses — sort of poetry, sort of philosophy, and a useful set … Continue reading
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A flower has no intention of making us happy
“WHEN WE SEE A FLOWER, we think, ‘How pretty. I like looking at this.’ The feeling is one of acceptance. Seeing a cockroach, however, may cause revulsion and rejection. We may experience feelings like ‘I don’t want to see that. … Continue reading
Meditation Circle Holiday Break
The Meditation Circle will gather Tuesday, Dec. 17, and then take a break for the holiday season for two weeks, and will NOT meet on Dec. 24 and 31 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Charleston WV. The group will … Continue reading
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A Buddhist Holiday Carol
Every year about this time, we like to post what has to be one of the few Buddhist Christmas carols out there. This is one by Bhante Yogavacara Rahula, a Theravadan Buddhist monk. Born 1948 in Southern California as Scott … Continue reading
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A Mind Directed Well
Na tam mata pita kayiraanne vapi ca natakasammapanihitam cittamseyyaso nam tato kare. No mother nor father norany other kin can dogreater good for oneselfthan a mind directed well. ~ The Buddha | Dhammapada 3.43
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