No, this isn't some strange new prediction about the end of the world.
Because we haven't been able to attract new people to the Community thus far, we can't afford to maintain the lease on our Lundy House space. Therefore we've decided to let it go, take a hiatus for the summer, and revisit what we want to do in the fall.
At a minimum, we hope to be able to find a space that will at least allow us to do a monthly zazenkai or "day of mindfulness."
In the short run, this means that this coming Tuesday, 24 May, will be our last evening meditation session, at least for a while.
Over the next few weeks this website will be repurposed to focus on the third purpose of the Community by providing listings of retreat center events in reasonable driving distance from Belmont County.
Belmont Buddhist Community (BBC) is a lay-led, non-sectarian Buddhist organization serving followers of the Buddhadharma in Belmont County, Ohio and surrounding communities.
22 May 2011
20 May 2011
Zazenkai Tomorrow (21 May)
EXPERIENCED meditators are invited to participate for all or part of the day -- click on "When" to see the schedule.
07 May 2011
Special events in May
We'll be holding our usual Tuesday evening meditation this coming week, May 10th, and any newcomers are welcome to join us at 6:30pm for an orientation to our practice.
More importantly, our evening meditation the following week on May 17th corresponds to the most important day of the year in the Southern or Theravada Buddhist tradition. On the full moon of April/May, which this year falls on Tuesday May 17th, Theravada Buddhists celebrate Wesak or Vesaka Puja, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago.
This conjunction makes that Tuesday evening a very auspicious time for us to meditate as a local sangha, in coordination with the mahasangha around the world.
It also is a very auspicious week for our monthly all-day sitting or zazenkai, which will be on Saturday the 21st. Anyone who is new to meditation should plan to attend a Tuesday evening first before joining the sesshin.
More importantly, our evening meditation the following week on May 17th corresponds to the most important day of the year in the Southern or Theravada Buddhist tradition. On the full moon of April/May, which this year falls on Tuesday May 17th, Theravada Buddhists celebrate Wesak or Vesaka Puja, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago.
This conjunction makes that Tuesday evening a very auspicious time for us to meditate as a local sangha, in coordination with the mahasangha around the world.
It also is a very auspicious week for our monthly all-day sitting or zazenkai, which will be on Saturday the 21st. Anyone who is new to meditation should plan to attend a Tuesday evening first before joining the sesshin.
01 May 2011
Tuesday Evening and Upcoming Zazenkai
This Tuesday evening we will again be meeting for meditation, discussion, and liturgy. Click on "When" to see the schedule.
Speaking of the schedule, our next all-day Saturday zazenkai is scheduled for May 21st. Please put it on your calendar. Anyone who is completely new should attend a Tuesday evening session before participating in zazenkai, but experienced meditators are invited to attend. If you can't come for the whole day, you're welcome to participate in as much of the schedule as you can. Click on "When" to see the schedule for the day.
Speaking of the schedule, our next all-day Saturday zazenkai is scheduled for May 21st. Please put it on your calendar. Anyone who is completely new should attend a Tuesday evening session before participating in zazenkai, but experienced meditators are invited to attend. If you can't come for the whole day, you're welcome to participate in as much of the schedule as you can. Click on "When" to see the schedule for the day.
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