Bellisseria Buddhist Center: September Retreat

[anthonytorino]

A warm greetings to everyone in Bellisseria and Secondlife. I would like to announce an event for September for the whole community.

Buddhist Center 7 day Retreat.

Dates: Sept 1-7

TIme: Each day starting at 8am SLT (10am CT)

Location: Bellisseria Buddhist Center.

Daily community talks and wellness meditation. Community travels through various spots in Bellisseria including walking meditations.

Talks from Buddhist and wellness teachers each day followed by food and community events and spots.

Speaker sign up:

If you are a RL health and wellness teacher or dharma speaker you can volunteer time to speak or cover a topic during one of the days. Visit our website and email me or call the center phone number to leave a message to set up a discussion that is fitting. 

All are welcome to come and participate. 

Speakers may use voice to speak, so try to have headsets to listen in. 

 

Website: www.bellisseria.center

 

 

 

Edited August 15, 2019 by anthonytorino
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[DonnaDe]

I look forward to it. Your group has great discussions and events. I do enjoy it. 

[katiediarmani]

Thank you for the notice. I wasn't aware of the website, that will make it easier since the Buddha Center has not had such events and yours does.

[anthonytorino]

THe info is on the parcel entrance . Glad you found it. Sorry I didn't replay earlier in the week. 

[Elena Blossom]

OMG, this is so great to hear!! I will definitely be joining! 

[anthonytorino]

Topic Plans:

Sunday 9/1: History of Buddhism and Siddhartha. Schools of Buddhism

Monday 9/2: The 4 noble Truths and 8 fold Path

Tuesday 9/3: Transforming Mind. Ways to perceive things as they are and transform negative experience into wisdom and positive action. Replace negative thoughts with practice and focus.

Wednesday 9/4: Wellness: Healthy body healthy mind. Eating right, and healthy perception.

Thursday 9/5: Deeper meditation. Evaluating situations that arise in meditation, evaluating them, and letting them go. Diamond mind meditation.

Friday 9/6: Taking what we learn and reflecting positive actions and the 8 fold path in the community.

Saturday 9/7: Reflection on discussions during the retreat: open discussion and questions. Longer meditation.

Edited August 30, 2019 by anthonytorino

[anthonytorino]

The center meditation area has been redesigned. A new building extends on the land for dharma, health and wellness, and sangha talks.

 

 

Edited August 31, 2019 by anthonytorino

[anthonytorino]

Gathering now.

Retreat day 2

Topic: $ noble truths and the 8 fold path.

How can Buddhist principles apply to everyone from all walks of life? We will discuss the realization of the 4 noble truths, and how the 8 fold path can help others be kind and compassionate, focused, and have a more peaceful life. 

landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ambition/116/35/22

 

 

Edited September 2, 2019 by anthonytorino