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I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One (the Buddha) was living among the Sakyans. Now there is a Sakyan town named Sakkara. There Ven. Ananda went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, having bowed down to … Continue reading →

“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

In this world of onrushing events the act of meditation—even just a “one-breath” meditation—straightening the back, clearing the mind for a moment—is a refreshing island in the stream. Although the term meditation has mystical and religious connotations for many people, … Continue reading →

SAVE the DATES: Bhante Gunaratana, an internationally known and beloved Buddhist monk, meditation master and author, will speak in Charleston, WV  for those interested in meditation, mindfulness, Buddhism and the spiritual life. FRIDAY, OCT. 2: He will give a short … Continue reading →

“We’ve got to come from a position of strength when we meditate. There’s a passage in the Canon where the Buddha says that a person who doesn’t have a basic level of happiness and goodness inside simply cannot do goodness. … Continue reading →

“It is also important to grow used to sitting regularly for longer lengths of time. That’s because when you try to meditate, even if you’re able to sit for one hour, your real, true meditation may be no more than … Continue reading →

Download a .pdf of  Issue 1 of The Forest Path, the revamped newsletter for the  Bhavana Society Therevadan Forest Monastery in High View, W.Va. The debut issue features an inspiring article on why the longtime Bhavana  cook decided to ordain, … Continue reading →

“To those of you who are suffering immediate and omnipresent hardships, my heart goes out to you. At my age, I’m well acquainted with pain. But the monk wants you to know that pain is a gateway to understanding. When … Continue reading →

“Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

Click on this link to get to the new Bhavana Society Supporters and Friends Facebook page. The page was created  to provide an environment where supporters of the Bhavana Society Therevadan Buddhist Monastery and retreat center near High View, W.Va., … Continue reading →

photo form pixshark.com Because of the voluminous amount of snow that fell today, we are canceling this Tuesday night’s weekly Meditation Circle gathering. Join the circle the next time we meet, starting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Beginners always welcome!