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Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati

Whether you are just beginning to explore Buddhism, meditation or have been practicing for years, you are welcome to join us in a quiet sitting, discussion, reading, or exploring the Dharma together. Little by little, so much can be discovered and resolved.

Openness and inclusivity are at the heart of Dharma teachings and practice; the center is committed to kindness and respect for others, regardless of race, religion, cultural expressions, gender, gender identity, age or abilities. All are welcome!

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The Offerings

The Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati provides an open and supportive environment for practicing meditation and studying the Dharma. Our purpose is to cultivate a path which leads to awakening through the following:

Developing a community-based center

directed and financially supported by its members (anyone who shows up and takes part!)

Providing instruction

from experienced sangha members in in basic Buddhist teachings and simple sitting and walking meditation practices common to all Buddhist traditions

Creating opportunities

to deepen one’s practice through Dharma study, periodic extended meditation sessions, open discussions, and Dharma talks by local teachers and sangha members

Maintaining a weekly schedule

of a variety of session formats to meet the needs of everyone from newcomers to long-time practitioners

Sharing a compassionate approach

to life with the larger community and striving to embody ethical living as presented in the precepts

Supporting members’ needs and interests

by the formation of small group explorations around a topic, book discussions, or other common interests

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Event Schedules

10am – 11am

Sunday Morning Meditation

In person and zoom

Meditation begins at 10 am.

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7pm – 7:45pm

Tuesday Meditation

In person

45 minute meditation at the Dharma Center (not Zoomed)

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7pm – 8:30pm

Wednesday Evening Meditation

In person

Evening Meditation Instruction & Discussion Session

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7pm – 8:30pm

Saturday

In person and Zoom

Buddhism and the Twelve Steps Study Group

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7 days a week

Daily

Zoom

Daily Zoom Silent Meditation. Cost is free, donations are welcome

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Zoom Information for all BDCC Programs

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ZOOM LINK

Meeting ID 846-2289-0309

Passcode CBDC

Moline is located a block and a half south of Chase and Hamilton and a block and a half north of the five point intersection on Hamilton.  Look for parking on Hamilton, not Moline.

Directions:

From I-75, take the Hopple Street Exit (#3). Turn left at the light at the end of the ramp and go over the bridge. At the next light, turn left onto Central Parkway. Stay in the center (left hand) lane until Central Parkway dead ends into Ludlow Avenue. Turn left and go over the viaduct. Ludlow Avenue becomes Hamilton Ave. Continue “straight” through the five point intersection. (Knowlton’s Corner)

Notes:

Be sure to arrive a few minutes before the starting time for meditation. We must lock the door before meditation begins.

Access issues: We have one large step without a ramp. Please email us ahead of time to find out if we are accessible for you.

Parking:

Look for parking on Hamilton Ave.  There is limited parking along Moline as well as handicap parking on the blacktop area in front of the Center.

 A Monthly Practice Group

A friendly, peer-led, reflective Zoom gathering for anyone who has taken the Dharma Center’s Precepts Course — or anyone interested in living more ethically with the guidance of the Five Buddhist Precepts. We’ll explore how to practice the Five Precepts in daily life, with discussion, reflection, and community support. No commitment–join when you can.


Email dharma.center420@gmail.com

The Buddhist 12 Step Study Group (B12) explores how Buddhism and 12 Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous ( NA, etc), can benefit and nurture each other. Both practices begin with the acknowledgement of suffering, the realization that suffering arises from craving, and that there is a solution. The path of the 12 Steps and the Noble Eightfold Path travel through remarkably similar territory and have much to offer each other.

We meet every Saturday from 7:00-8:30 pm. Following a brief welcoming discussion and introduction period, there is a 20 minute guided meditation followed by reading and discussing books that connect Buddhism and the 12 Steps. We close with a lovingkindness practice.

No dues or fees; no need to pre-register.

No meditation experience or particular faith or spiritual practice is required. Neither is membership in a twelve step program. We are simply people exploring the path out of the suffering brought about by craving and clinging in whatever form it arises.

For more info OR to get on the B12 email list:

Please join us on Wednesday evenings for an informal session with meditation instruction, meditation, and discussion. The discussion segment will be a time for questions and answers as well as teaching and dialogue on various topics pertinent to meditation and Buddhist teachings. Whether you are a one-time visitor, an occasional participant or regularly attend these evenings, we hope you will find them helpful. There is no cost but donations are most welcomed.

Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati Sunday Chanting

 

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato  

sammaa-sambuddhassa.  

(Three times.) 

(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One,  the Rightly Self-awakened One)

Buddham saranam gacchaami. 

Dhammam saranam gacchaami. 

Sangham saranam gacchaami. 

Dutiyampi buddham saranam gacchaami.

Dutiyampi dhammam saranam gacchaami.

Dutiyampi sangham saranam gacchaami. 

Tatiyampi buddham saranam gacchaami.

Tatiyampi dhammam saranam gacchaami.

Tatiyampi sangham saranam gacchaami. 

Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One,  the Rightly Self-awakened One. 

I go to the Buddha for refuge. 

I go to the Dhamma for refuge. 

I go to the Sangha for refuge  A second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.

A second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

A second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge. 

A third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.

A third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

A third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge. 

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Sentient beings are numberless;

  we vow to liberate them all.

Delusions are endless;

we vow to cut through them all.

The teachings are infinite;

we vow to learn them all.

The Buddha way is inconceivable;

we vow to attain it.

 

 

The Maha

Prajna Paramita Hrdaya Sutra_      

(The Heart Sutra)

 

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva

when practicing deeply the Prajna Paramita

perceives that all five skandhas are empty

and is saved from all suffering and distress.

Shariputra,

form does not differ from emptiness,

emptiness does not differ from form.

That which is form is emptiness;

that which is emptiness form.

The same is true of feelings,

perceptions, impulses, consciousness.

Shariputra,

all dharmas are marked with emptiness;

they do not appear or disappear,

are not tainted or pure,

do not increase or decrease.

Therefore, in emptiness no form, no feelings,

perceptions, impulses, consciousness.

No eyes, no ears, no nose, no tongue, no body, no mind;

no color, no sound, no smell, no taste, no touch,

no object of mind,

no realm of eyes

and so forth until no realm of mind consciousness.

No ignorance and no extinction of it,

and so forth until no old age and death

and also no extinction of them.

No suffering, no origination,

no stopping, no path, no cognition,

also no attainment with nothing to attain.

The Bodhisattva depends on Prajna Parmita

and the mind is no hindrance;

without any hindrance no fears exist.

Far apart from every perverted view one dwells in

Nirvana.

In the three worlds

all Buddhas depend on Prajna Paramita

and attain Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi.

Therefore know that Prajna Paramita

is the great transcendent mantra,

is the great bright mantra,

is the utmost mantra,

is the supreme mantra,

which is able to relieve all suffering

and is true not false.

So proclaim the Prajna paramita mantra,

proclaim the mantra which says:

gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha

gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha

gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha

 

Peace begins in the present moment.

There are no announcements at this time. We invite you to check back soon for upcoming teachings, retreats, special events, and opportunities to practice together.