Category Archives: Readings

A few words on karma

Posted on September 28, 2010 by admin

“Longing for Certainty: Reflections on the Buddhist Life,” is one of the richest books I’ve ever read on weaving Buddhist teachings into the way we live our daily lives. The book interleaves clear expositions of basic Buddhist teachings with seemingly … Continue reading →

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Faith in Awakening

Posted on May 31, 2010 by admin

Thad Settle found this article from a May 2010 edition of Tricycle stimulating and thought-provoking. Faith in Awakening Are faith and empiricism compatible? For Thanissaro Bhikkhu, they are inseparable components of an authentic Buddhist practice. By Thanissaro Bhikkhu THE BUDDHA … Continue reading →

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“Meditation is not easy…” | Reading Selection for Dec. 15 Meditation Circle gathering

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

HERE IS THE READING SELECTION for the Dec. 15 meeting of the Meditation Circle of Charleston, an excerpt from Chapter 1 of “Mindfulness in Plain English” by Bhante Gunaratana, which can be read in its entirety for free online or … Continue reading →

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EXCERPT: ‘Noble Standards’ by Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano

Posted on August 28, 2009 by admin

This excerpt from “Longing for Certainty: Reflections on the Buddhist Life” by Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano explores the Buddha’s teachings on the significance of wholesome, ethical behavior and how this paves the way for meditation practice and spiritual maturity. Without a basic … Continue reading →

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READINGS: ‘Is my meditation correct? When shall I ever make progress?

Posted on June 29, 2009 by admin

In “READINGS,” we pass on Buddhist talks and texts we’ve come upon that helped or inspired us. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche BUDDHA-NATURE by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Is my meditation correct? When shall I ever make progress? Never shall I attain … Continue reading →

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Quotes

Posted on November 21, 2008 by admin

Suggest new quotes in the ‘Comments’ section above. “Whenever we get angry we should realize that the strength we feel is not the strength of the charioteer. It is the strength of the runaway horse. We should immediately try to … Continue reading →

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