“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites us all. Nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness. Still, regardless of our economic or social position, regardless of what we’ve acquired along the way, happiness seems to exist as a mysterious wind that comes in, fills us with joy,…
Join Buddhist monks Bhante Sujatha and Bhante Rahula at the Universalist Unitarian Society of Geneva, IL for a session of guided mediation and teachings in mindfulness. In these sessions, the monks will guide you through a 30 minute guided meditation followed by a themed talk with time for discussion through questions and answers from the…
“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites us all. Nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness. Still, regardless of our economic or social position, regardless of what we’ve acquired along the way, happiness seems to exist as a mysterious wind that comes in, fills us with joy,…
Thanks to the loving responses and requests we received following the first full moon meditation, we are pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in October! We hope that you can join in! WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT CAN'T JOIN? NOT TO WORRY! A RECORDING OF THE EVENT IS SENT TO ALL REGISTERED…
Add some peacefulness and loving kindness to your life! Moonflower Yoga is happy to offer these fabulous, guided meditations led by Bhante Sujatha. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to…
Many of us exist in an environment that endorses the metric of success as achieving fame and gaining possessions. In this context, the more we earn, the more we desire. Many people have more than humans have ever had in the past, and yet the happiness and peace we are all seeking continues to move…
“Buddha vacana” (the Buddha’s words) are lifestyles. I have observed and interacted with many scholars pursuing the teaching of the Buddha through academic practices. I myself have done this as part of my monk's training, and know it is very important for our growth as monks, for the purpose of making the Dhamma accessible to…
Join Bhante Sujatha on the ocean shore for a lighthearted evening meditation and Dharma talk in the sunset setting. $10 Suggested Donation We will gather on the lawn at Kihei Surfside. Please remember to bring a seat or towel to sit on and kindly try to arrive 15 minutes early to get settled and comfortable.…
“When you are able to experience gain and loss with an equal mind, you realize a rare freedom found in this world.” We have all experienced success and failure, praise and blame, gain and loss. How do we feel after these experiences? How do we remember them? Our emotional connection to these extremes is undeniable,…
Enjoy the sunrise and ocean scenery with Bhante Sujatha in this relaxing and energizing get together to start your day mindfully. Bhante will lead a loving-kindness meditation from the Theravada Buddhist tradition, followed by an open discussion and opportunity to ask questions. Everyone is welcome! Suggested donation is $10 and is gratefully accepted to support…