What:
Buddhist Group meeting
When:
Saturdays 8am-10am
Where:
205 W. Walnut St. Springfield, MO. 65806
We meet in the Body of
Work Studio. Please click on the map link for directions. We are at
the corner of South Ave and Walnut St. On the ground level is Staxx,
we are in the basement of this building. You can park for free in the
lot next to the building which is on the corner of Patton Alley and
Walnut St.
Come to the Walnut street entrance and enter
through the double glass doors, turn to your left and go down stairs.
The door at the bottom of the stairs will be propped open. You will
see a couple of small rooms one with a couch. Please take your shoes
off and leave them there. This small room opens into a large room
which is where we practice meditation. The racks to your left have
cushions and blankets. We also have folding chairs behind the alcove.
We have a couple of kneeling benches as well. Please ask for anything
you don't see.
Students: You
are welcome to join us. If your project requires an interview please
send me an e-mail letting me know that you would like to attend and that you wish to do an interview. Please send an e-mail to Holly or phone at:
417-459-0665hjgraves56@gmail.com
Dress:
Please
wear comfortable loose pants if you wish to sit on a cushion on the
floor as this will provide you with the most flexibility and comfort.
The basement is cool so please dress for your comfort.
Format:
We
sit for forty-five minutes, then do fifteen minutes of walking
meditation, followed by a presentation of a discourse of the Buddha.
We study the teachings of the Buddha, from the Pāli Canon (Theravāda
tradition). We conclude the program by 10:00 am.
Donations accepted:
We
accept donations to help with rent, advertisement, cushions, and
retreat expenses. All donations are voluntary. No fee is required to
attend.
Mission:
To practice and present the Buddha's teachings as they are found in
the discourses of the Pāli Canon. We ask that our common interest in
the Buddha's teaching be given priority during group discussion. We
wish to avoid engaging in speculative and philosophical debate but
rather discuss how to apply the teachings in a practical way.
