Regular Events Schedule
10am - 11am
Sunday Morning Meditation
In person and on Zoom: Meditation begins at 10 am. There is some ritual, including lighting a candle, bowing, and brief chanting that begins and ends the meditation. There are two sitting meditations, interspersed with a brief walking meditation. The session ends at 11:00.
First Sundays: We start at the same time as other Sundays but at 11 a.m. we will have a Dharma talk by a sangha member or local teacher. People can come for the whole service or simply for the talk and discussion. Vegetarian potluck following talk.
Second Sundays: Follwing the service we do a light cleaning/straightening of the space. A great way to be of service and to meet others.
Third Sundays: Meditation session starts at 10 and ends at 11 a.m., followed by discussion. The focus of the discussion is a reading which is emailed out to all on our list several days earlier.
Fourth Sundays: At the beginning of the second sitting, following the walking meditation, there is a short metta lovingkindness meditation.
7:00-7:45pm
Tuesday: In person.
45 minute meditation at the Dharma Center (not Zoomed)
7:00-8:30pm
Wednesday: Meditation Instruction, Discussion and Practice
Instructor: Andrea, Erin, Denise, Tim or Candace
Cost: Free; donations are welcome
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.
7:00-8:30pm
Saturday: Buddhist 12 Step Group (B12) In Person and on Zoom
Buddhism and the Twelve Steps Study Group.
Cost: Free; donations are welcome
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:
7:00-8:00am
Daily Zoom Silent Meditation
7 days a week
Cost: Free; donations are welcome. Join/leave whenever you want
various dates and times
Contemplative Reading Book Groups
There are several different book and contemplative reading groups at the Center. Most meet on Zoom. Email dharma.center420@gmail.com
ZOOM INFO FOR ALL BDCC PROGRAMS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84622890309?pwd=cjJtM1RMUWNqVnp3UXVNODZTYndOdz09
Meeting ID 846 2289 0309
Passcode CBDC