Archive for March, 2009
April NBMC Focus – Socially Engaged Buddhism
Throughout the month of April, series of talks and classes at the Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center will discuss the topic of Socially Engaged Buddhism.
On Sunday, April 5 at 9:45 a.m., Patrice Clark-Koelsch will give a talk on “The Evolution of Socially Engaged Buddhism: A Brief Overview from the Buddha to Contemporary Protests by Burmese Monks.” [...]
Socially Engaged Buddhism – Dharma Talk
[ April 5, 2009; 9:45 am to 10:45 am. ] On Sunday, April 5, Patrice Koelsch will give the monthly dharma talk on “The Evolution of Socially Engaged Buddhism: A Brief Overview from the Buddha to Contemporary Protests by Burmese Monks”
As human beings, we naturally are moved by suffering and injustice. What’s Buddhist about the way respond comes from our understanding of the causes of [...]
Socially Engaged Buddhism – Three-part Class
[ April 13, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. April 20, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. April 27, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] For three Mondays in April, Koelsch will also lead a class and discussion on “Socially Engaged Buddhism: Expunging the Toxins of Greed, Aversion, and Delusion from Our Hearts to the Edges of the World.” The class will meet on April 13, 20, and 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the NBMC.
As human [...]
Monthly Practice Group
[ April 18, 2009; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. May 9, 2009; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Join us for a time of guided meditation, questions, a short dharma talk, and discussion. Led by Mark Nunberg this monthly session is designed to support and enhance one’s meditation practice. Open to everyone, and to both beginning and experienced meditators.
Mark Nunberg is the Guiding Teacher at Common Ground Meditation Center in Minneapolis, and [...]
