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…
Enjoy the sunrise and ocean scenery with Bhante Sujatha in this energizing morning event to start your Christmas Eve day mindfully. Bhante will lead a loving-kindness meditation, followed by a chanting blessing to set good intentions for the day and the new year to come. Everyone is welcome! The group will meet on the lawn…
The new year is a time for healing, setting intentions, letting go of what is no longer serving us, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. Join Bhante Sujatha, The Loving-Kindness monk, this new year season for an unforgettable experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. A blessing…
The new year is a time for healing, setting intentions, letting go of what is no longer serving us, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. Join Bhante Sujatha, The Loving-Kindness monk, this new year season for an unforgettable experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. A blessing…
“STOP SITTING AROUND!” A Mindful Hike with Bhante Sujatha We all get accustomed to our thinking mind’s perceptions of right and wrong: This is the right way; this is the wrong way…. Our spiritual practice however, teaches us to let go of some of these certainties, and discover new ways to experience mindful practice. Many…
Healing Meditation and New Year Blessings with Bhante Sujatha The new year is a time for healing, setting intentions, letting go of what is no longer serving us, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. Join Bhante Sujatha, The Loving-Kindness monk, this new year season for an unforgettable blessing experience to…