January 2022 Newsletter
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Events
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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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 – “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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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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Uposatha
Tonight is the New Moon, and our regular uposatha gathering will be starting at 8pm EST via zoom with a meditation, followed by precepts and a dhamma reflection by Tahn Pamutto. Find out more: https://upavana.org/events/online-uposatha-234-146-469-442-612-253/
Mettā Program starts tomorrow
This coming week, we’ll be experimenting with a new program: a “soft” or “working” retreat. Basically, this means we’ll be practicing together in the morning and evening, and developing a theme through the week. Morning session is at 6am-7am, and evening session is at 7-8pm. We’ll go Monday to Friday, with the extra session on
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Tea with Tahn tonight, Uposatha Tomorrow
Feel free to join us tonight at 7 pm EDT for an informal tea-time dhamma chat followed by group meditation at 8pm. Tomorrow night is the New Moon, with the biweekly Uposatha program starting at 8pm EDT with meditation, Refuges and Precepts at 8:45, a dhamma reflection from Tahn Pamutto at 9pm, and informal sitting/walking
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Wednesday Uposatha
This Wednesday will be the Pavāraṇa Uposatha, the final Full Moon marking the end of the rains retreat. ‘Tea with Tahn’ will be cancelled in favor of our regular uposatha gathering, both In Person in the town of Wendell and Online via Zoom. The program begins at 8pm EST with a 45 minute meditation. Then
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Season of Connection
The ‘Kathina’ season is a particularly busy time for Buddhist monastics. After having spent three months in one location for the monsoon season, there is now a flurry of activity as travel resumes. Each monastery where monks have resided has the opportunity to hold a kathina festival, and it’s not uncommon for monks and laypeople
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