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Douglas Imbrogno writes: In a prior post, I described admiration for “Longing for Certainty: Reflections on the Buddhist Life” by Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano. This is one wise book. It weaves keenly observed walks in Nature with deep, unsentimental reflections on the … Continue reading →

The WVU compassion meditation study described in the post below led us to an inspiring link on the Buddhist view of compassion’s role in easing our own disquiet and suffering and that of  other beings with whom we share the … Continue reading →

A researcher at West Virginia University is studying compassion meditation and is seeking participants willing to travel to Morgantown, with travel costs covered up to $65. After we heard of the study through a friend, we asked the folks behind … Continue reading →

A friend passed along this poem, whose message is worth noting this day. For more on the author, see this link: Mornings at Blackwater by Mary Oliver For years, every morning, I drank from Blackwater Pond. It was flavored with … Continue reading →

As the moon slips from Behind a cloud and shines, So the master comes out From behind ignorance and shines. Swans rise and fly toward the sun. What magic! So do the pure conquer The armies of illusion And rise … Continue reading →

The MEDITATION CIRCLE of CHARLESTON (W.Va.) > QUOTE/UNQUOTE: “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 →

The MEDITATION CIRCLE of CHARLESTON (W.Va.) > NEXT MEETING: The Meditation Circle gathers next 6 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 (and every Tuesday) at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd., in Charleston, W.Va. Bring cushions or we have … Continue reading →

The MEDITATION CIRCLE of CHARLESTON (W.Va.) > HELP IS ON THE WAY: We could use help in pulling off the Thursday, June 25 musical benefit at UUC in Charleston, W.Va., from 7 to 10 p.m. E-mail offers of aid to  … Continue reading →

The MEDITATION CIRCLE of CHARLESTON (W.Va.) > NEXT MEETING: The Meditation Circle gathers next 6 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 (and every Tuesday) at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd., in Charleston, W.Va. Bring cushions or we have … Continue reading →

Click flyer to enlarge and printout. Singer-songwriter KATHLEEN COFFEE of Princeton, W.Va., is featured in an evening of inspiring music, performance and discussion from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday, June 25 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 520 Kanawha Blvd., … Continue reading →

Charlotte Pritt, who has hosted past Meditation Circle sessions at her Better Balance office in Charleston, W.Va., passes on word of the following event in West Virginia, coming up soon and featuring a renowned Indian teacher. Her e-mail notes: “People … Continue reading →

The MEDITATION CIRCLE of CHARLESTON (W.Va.) http://hundredmountain.com NEXT MEETING: The Meditation Circle gathers next 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 (and every Tuesday) at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd., in Charleston, W.Va. Bring cushions or we have … Continue reading →

In becoming a person of merit, Though you perform no lofty deeds If you are able to shake off worldly mindedness, You will become one of the Renowned for that alone. In pursuing studies, Though you make no increase in … Continue reading →

Back-porch, Buddha-head, bicycle mirror self-portrait still life on a snowy day in the hills of West Virginia. Winter 2008. Photo by Douglas Imbrogno