January 2022 Newsletter
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Talk: Developing Faith in the Triple Gem
In this Uposatha reflection, Tahn Pamutto reflects on the ‘Homage to the Triple Gem’, a sort set of verses that are among the most commonly chanted pāli phrases in theravāda buddhism. These phrases are known as the epithets of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, and are a great reflection on what it means to grow
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New Venue, Same Mission
Tahn Pamutto has returned to Western Mass, and after a month of relative quiet Upavana is now back to having both in-person and online activities. The period away was a rich and fruitful time of visiting friends, encouraging communities, and reconnecting with traditional buddhism. It has allowed for a few transitions – namely, the offering
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Back Online
Tahn Pamutto is back in the MA area, and the Upavana site and Facebook are likely to see more use after gathering a bit of dust over holidays. He’ll be settling down in a new space in Shelburne, MA, for the near future – more on that in the coming days. Tonight, the weekly Tea
Uposatha Talk: Spiritual Growth
For the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto is joined by Tan Santi at Vihara Parivara Dhamma Acala for a joint dhamma reflection on the subject of Spiritual Growth. The ability to change, to discern what is for our benefit and detriment, and to develop powerful and wholesome responses to life’s challenges is essential to the ‘Why?’ of
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Uposatha – “Spiritual Growth”
The biweekly Uposatha program will be hosted tonight from NYC and broadcast online through Zoom. Tahn Pamutto will be joined by Tan Santi for a discussion on the topic of “Spiritual Growth”. A fundamental difference between Eastern and Western philosophy is the idea of growth – that our character can be developed and honed towards
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Finding a Retreat
Winter is a good time for formal practice. The days are short; the nights are long. The weather is cold and encourages us to find cozy spaces to settle in. There is a natural momentum towards long sits in dark rooms, or finding ourselves getting up at odd hours and being wide awake. Traditionally, meditators
Drawing Sangha Together
Tahn Pamutto is in NYC this month. This means that while all Upavana’s regular online programming will continue, there aren’t plans for any in-person meditations or retreats for our friends in Western Mass. The option is open, but chances are things will remain quiet until the New Year. This evening, on the occasion of the
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Wednesday Chat and Meditation
Community Tea and Meditation Tonight: In half an hour, our regular Wednesday program begins with an hour of informal tea and dhamma conversation on Zoom form 7pm-8pm EST. At 8pm we will begin our evening group meditation – a 45 minute sitting with opening guidance from Tahn Pamutto. Come for all or part! Info at:
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Talk: Taṇha – Craving for Existence
We had a lot of friends join for the Uposatha program last night. Marking the occasion, Tahn Pamutto offered a reflection on one of the central aspects of the Buddha’s definition of what causes stress in our lives: Taṇha, or Thirst. Starting at the reality of our lives and the tangible experience of loss, he
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