Reflections on Mettā
A transcription by Laura of some Mettā reflections given on Wednesday, in full color, can be found here: https://upavana.org/comic/advice-on-the-practice-of-metta/
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Talk: Dealing with Dilemmas
On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto gives a reflection furthering the study of Faith and Wisdom and how they define entry onto the path of spiritual liberation. In this talk he points out dilemmas – normal everyday problems that are choices between two unpleasant courses of action, or situations where we have to work with incomplete
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Combined Programs Wednesday
This Wednesday, Tea Time and the Uposatha will overlap. Both programs will be held, with an informal chat beginning at 7pm EST. Meditation will be from 8pm-8:45pm, followed by refuges and precepts, then a reflection on dhamma. Come for all or part!
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Mind vs Meditator
Our friend Laura has been sketching before and after (but not during!) talks and Wednesday tea times, using the inspiration of the dhamma to fuel a line of comics and illustrations. She’s very prolific! These comics are being gathered in a shared folder, though from time to time they are certain to show up on
Family Group: Pañña, Wisdom
With summer vacations and COVID outbreaks cutting into our schedules, it’s been awhile since our last family group and it will be awhile still before the next one. But it was a joy to come together for a special session dealing with a very special topic- one of the most important qualities we can develop
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Independence Day
Come get free! Extra sittings with us in Shelburne: 6am 10am Come join lunch at 11am! 4pm 7:15pm
Talk: What is Wisdom?
On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto reflects on the faculty of Pañña, or Wisdom. We know what it is in a conventional sense, we know when to seek it and have some basic grasp of how it develops. But the power of the Buddhist tradition, one that focuses on Wisdom above almost all else, is that
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Upavana Summer Newsletter
The Upavana Summer Newsletter has been mailed, and can be found at: https://mailchi.mp/9d6c26f69393/upavana-january2022-newsletter-7271041
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Talk about Training
On the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto reflects on the talk ‘Winter Camping’ by Ajahn Sona, which presented a variety of principles he was able to take with him while wandering. This becomes a reflection on the principle of training itself, and the way our ability to learn from experience and adapt to our weaknesses can make
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First Fundraising Goal Met
A little over one year ago, Tahn Pamutto set off for the woods of Western Massachusetts with the hope of developing resources and community from scratch. There was no temple to go to, nor kitchen to supply daily alms-food. There wasn’t even a place to store extra gear out of the rain. But there was
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