Archive for July, 2009
Integrity and the Three Characteristics of Existence – Dharma Talk with Patrice Koelsch
[ August 2, 2009; 9:45 am; ] Skillfully attending to the three characteristics of existence — dis-ease, impermanence, and the non-essential nature of self — is crucial to awakening. This talk will explore the shadow-side of working with these characteristics, namely invoking them them to mask indifference to injustice, to avoid responsibility, and to abandon commitments.
Formally trained with a Ph.D. in Philosophy, [...]
Practice Period with Mark Nunberg
[ July 18, 2009; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. August 15, 2009; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Upcoming Practice Periods with Mark Nunberg,
Guiding Teacher at Common Ground
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, August 15
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 [...]
All Sangha Meeting and Board Member Election
[ July 26, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Sunday, July 26 / 10:30 am to Noon
All Sangha Meeting and Board Member Election
Join your friends and sangha members for the NBMC Annual Meeting. We will discuss plans for our move across the hall with the Quakers in late August and select two new Board Members to serve. Barbara Burke and Fred Howe have [...]
