RED CEDAR BUDDHA SANGHA CALENDAR – Winter/Spring 2018
Sangha meets 3:45-6:00 Sundays at Simply Dunn. All meetings begin with sitting and walking meditation.
Feb. 4 – Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching (HBT) Ch. 11, Right Mindfulness, pp. 64-83
Recitation of 5 Mindfulness Trainings
Sat. Feb. 10 – Day of Mindfulness led by Jack Lawlor, 9-3:30
Feb. 18 – HBT, Ch. 12, “Right Speech”, pp. 84-93
Feb. 25 – HBT, Ch. 13, “Right Action”, pp. 94-98
Recitation of Discourse on Happiness
Mar. 4 – HBT, Ch. 14, “Right Diligence”, pp. 99-104
Mar. 11 – Guest speaker: Lama Yeshe speaking on “After Mass Shootings: A Compassionate Response”
Mar. 18 – HBT, Ch. 15, “Right Concentration”, pp. 105-112
Mar. 25 – Mindful meal (please bring a simple vegetarian dish to pass)
Recitation of 5 Mindfulness Trainings
April 1 – Easter Sunday – NO SANGHA
April 8 – HBT, Ch. 16, “Right Livelihood”, pp. 113-118
April 15 – Extended Meditation: 1:45 – 5:30 PM (replaces 3:45 meeting)
April 22 – Taking the temperature: Sharing practice successes, problems, questions
April 29 – Recitation and discussion of The Heart Sutra
May 6 – Recitation and discussion of 5 Mindfulness Trainings
May 13 – Mother’s Day – NO SANGHA
May 20 – Celebrate Buddha’s birthday – stories of the Buddha’s life – tea and treats
May 27 – Memorial Day Weekend – NO SANGHA
➜➜ Friday evening, May 4 – Sunday afternoon, May 6. Residential retreat with Jack and Laurie Lawlor, Plano, IL,. For details, go to: http://www.lakesidebuddha.org/events.html
➜➜ Aug. 22-26, 5 day retreat led by Plum Village monastics and Earth Holders Sangha, Camp Courage, Maple Lake, MN