Category Archives: Meditation

Information, resources concerning meditation

Getting to the basics of a sitting practice

Posted on November 30, 2009 by admin

As the end of 2009 approaches and a new year commences, the Meditation Circle of Charleston will begin to undertake a discussion of the basics of meditation in the Buddhist tradition and the building blocks of a good sitting practice. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Buddhist Meditation Retreats at Bhavana

Posted on June 9, 2009 by admin

Bhante Gunaratana giving a dharma talk in the Bhavana Society meditation hall. He is currently traveling on sabbatical until April 2010. Photo by Douglas Imbrogno THERE WAS SOME DISCUSSION at tonight’s Meditation Circle gathering about finding teachers and seeking out … Continue reading →

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Article: Measuring meditation’s effects

Posted on November 24, 2008 by admin

Science is catching up to what meditation masters have taught for a long, long while: For thousands of years, Buddhist meditators have claimed that the simple act of sitting down and following their breath while letting go of intrusive thoughts … Continue reading →

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November Discussion: Right Intention

Posted on November 21, 2008 by admin

OUR NOVEMBER 2008 discussion theme is ‘Right Intention.’ Here’s a definition from the website we’re using as we guide ourselves through regular discussions of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path. Have the intention of sharing your thoughts on this topic in … Continue reading →

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Loving-kindness Meditation

Posted on November 21, 2008 by admin

We’ve had a couple of requests for the metta (loving-kindness) meditation we do at the Meditation Circle of Charleston. It is adapted from a metta meditation done by Bhante Gunaratana, abbot at the Bhavana Society. May I be well, happy … Continue reading →

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Resources

Posted on November 21, 2008 by admin

> BEGINNING MEDITATION | – Good starting place: “Mindfulness in Plain English” by Bhante Gunaratana – Some suggested authors (by Patrick Hamilton) – Questions about meditation. – Loving-Kindness Meditation. > BUDDHIST TEACHINGS | – The Big View: A clearly written, … Continue reading →

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