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Meditation Practice and Weekly Buddhist Teaching
Regular practices are open to all and are offered once or twice a week as outlined in the schedule below. Sessions include silent meditation and loving kindness meditation practice. Each session is followed by a Dharma teaching provided by Dharmata teachers Jan Cook and Sue Kochan or visiting teacher Ani Trime. We occassionally play recorded Dharma talks offered by Anam Thubten Rinpoche. Teachings are often followed by mindful discussion.

This year our sangha is concentrating on an in-depth examination of the Four Noble Truths taught by the Buddha himself. This examination will be based on the book Dancing With Life by Phillip Moffitt. This exploration is appropriate for new and experienced practitioners with a genuine interest in the path of awakening.

May this be the year we learn to be present to the conditions of our lives,
just as they are, allowing our hearts to open fully
to the peace, joy and wisdom of who we are.

Preparation to attend a practice session
Please bring a cushion, a blanket, or anything you need to be comfortable. There will be chairs available for anyone who prefers to be off the floor. Tea will be available. Everyone is welcome, and no worries if you arrive a few minutes late. Just come in, settle in, and enjoy. No previous experience is required. Just bring an open heart! :-)

Meditation practices are held at Christ Episcopal Church of Pittsford:
Fellowship Room, 1st Floor
36 South Main Street
Pittsford, NY 14534-1999
Directions and parking information

Unless otherwise noted in the schedule below, all practices are held in the Fellowship Room, located on the main floor of the Church. (Enter the Church off of State Street, take the stairs to your left and we are right there!) When funeral receptions arise, our practices will move to the Dining Room on the lower floor of the Church. Signage will be posted to guide you, whenever we relocate to the Dining Room.

July
Because of our retreat, there are no additional practices scheduled for July.

August
Wed. Aug. 4: 7:00 – 8:00 pm, meditation practice
Wed. Aug. 11: 7:00 – 9:00 pm, meditation practice and Dharma talk offered by Sue
Sat. Aug. 14: 10:00 – 11:00, meditation practice
Wed. Aug. 18: 7:00 – 9:00 pm, meditation practice and Dharma talk offered by Jan
Wed. Aug. 25: 7:00 – 9:15 pm, meditation practice + Dharma “Drive-In” accompanied by Tea and Snacks (feel free to bring something to share) - practice will be held in the basement dining hall. We will show the movie "Blessings" — the story of the Tsoknyi Nanchen Nuns of Tibet and their journey to keep their practices alive and rebuild their sanctuaries following China's cultural revolution of the 1960's. The movie is narrated by Richard Gere who tells a story that inspires all human beings seeking a spiritual path through the challenges of 21st-century life. Donations for the nuns will be gratefully accepted after the film.
Sat. Aug. 28: 10:00 – 11:00, meditation practice

PLEASE check back frequently. Our schedule is occassionally subject to change especially during the winter months. We also encourage everyone to sign-up for our listserv to learn about talks by visiting Dharma teachers as well as changes in our practice schedule and other local events of interest.

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