Tuesday, October 8, 2024

“On Dana and Gratitude” (Bosco Farr) Dana is the Buddhist Practice of Generosity. It’s the first of the ten Paramitas or Perfections. The Buddha said, “If you knew, as I do, the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing some of it.” Generosity is a foundational Buddhist practice. It’s the first act of the Buddha when offering the Dharma to his former companions in Deer Park. Gratitude is the flowering of the seeds of generosity. As Jack Kornfield writes, “Gratitude is the confidence in life itself.” A grateful heart allows us to live more fully by bolstering our practice and our lives. In this week’s talk, Bosco Farr will share his practice of Generosity and Gratitude, including the ways it has transformed from a primarily mental exercise to a lived experience no matter what life offers.

Schedule 6:30-6:35: Announcements 6:35-7:05: Sitting Meditation 7:05-7:15: Walking Meditation 7:15-8:00: “On Dana and Gratitude” (Bosco Farr)

Retreat Announcement:

October 12, 2024 – Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm (eastern time zone)
A One-Day Online Meditation workshop (At Home) with Dharma teacher Jill Shepherd
Equanimity: Finding (Moments of) Ease in the Midst of it All
Click here for registration and info

Zoom Announcement
Due to ongoing technical challenges, we will not be offering Zoom access to our meetings for the foreseeable future. We apologize for this, but the practical realities have become virtually insurmountable.

Upcoming Schedule
October 15: Marc Farrow, Mindfulness in Nature
October 22: Jay Ford, “The Aggañña Sutta: A Buddhist Creation Narrative”
October 29: Karen & Jim Garrido, “What Brought You to Practice?”
November 5: Wisdom Circle