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SUMMARY:Heart Dharma vs. Head Dharma
DESCRIPTION:Join Bhante Sujatha for an intimate conversation on how to train your mind to find the good\,\nhow to use your practice to benefit the world\, and how to find blessings in a fast-paced and\noftentimes noisy world. \nAt times there is the notion that meditation is a playful and fantastical space for your mind to\nwander. Bhante Sujatha guides us to understand that meditation should in fact be approached\nas a positive and realistic journey; one that comes with both relaxed and mindful expectations.\nAs an opportunity to discuss our own personal life experiences to help deepen our practice\, this\nworkshop can be a life changing experience that will bring strength and authenticity to the\nforefront of your practice. \nWe hope this time together will leave you feeling more mindful\, centered\, and ready to serve. \nActivities and benefits of this workshop include: \n* Reduced stress\, anxiety\, worry and depression\n* Healing and enhancing relationships with others\n* Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life\n* Insights into your life purpose\n* Awakening to the blessings of the present moment\n* Attending unshakable inner peace\n· Advanced registration required\n· Proceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka\n· Book signing and Choose-Loving Kindness Items are available to purchase \nTo register click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/heart-dharma-vs-head-dharma-2/
LOCATION:The Yoga Effect\, 1134 E Washington St.\, Grayslake\, Illinois\, 60030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Step! A Hike with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“Mind Your Step!” \nA Mindful Hike with Bhante Sujatha \nWe 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. \nMany people are accustomed to the belief that meditation practice only happens while sitting on a cushion. Our minds can become conditioned in this way\, and we forget that meditation is a practice for developing mindfulness for daily living. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha on a hike with mindfulness\, to shake up your practice and challenge the notions that you may or may not have adopted. \nIn this hike\, Bhante and a group of noble friends will share time skillfully with hiking\, sharing meaningful conversation\, practicing stillness to experience nature\, and learning to watch the steps and breaths taken along the way. \nRegistration: For Head Count Purposes\, please register on Eventbrite \nSuggested Donations: \n$15 per adult \n$13 per senior (62+) \n$9 per child (2-17) \nPlus sales tax \nFree for children under age 2 \nFree for members \nAll proceeds go toward Bhante Sujatha’s “Annual Pregnant Mother’s Project” and charitable work in Sri Lanka. \nNOTES: \nWe will meet in the parking lot at the trailhead. The hike begins at 10:00 AM. Please arrive a few minutes early for the head count. \nThere will be a brief sitting meditation and discussion\, please bring a mat or blanket if you like for sitting.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/mind-your-step-a-hike-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Fontenelle Forest Nature Meditation Walk\, 111 Bellevue Boulevard\, North Bellevue\, NE\, 68005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation with Bhante Sujatha: A Fundraiser for Pregnant Mothers
DESCRIPTION:Guided Meditation with Bhante Sujatha: A Fundraiser for Pregnant Mothers\nSunday\, September 15\nHosted by The Flatwater Collective \nFor more than 20 years\, Bhante Sujatha has been focusing his energy toward the support of pregnant mothers. Originally inspired to undertake this service in honor of his teacher\, Bhante Sujatha has expanded this project which began with baby hats and small parcels of goods into an annual\, day-long event for 300 pregnant women! \nThese events include physician-led education sessions on nurturing a newborn\, guided loving-kindness meditation practice\, and gift baskets full of vital necessities for newborns provided to all the expecting mothers in attendace. In addition to the annual program\, Bhante has raised funds over the years for the donation of more than 15 incubators\, baby warmers\, and even an ultrasound scanner to general hospitals around Sri Lanka! \nOur friend Anne Savery and the Flatwater Collective have kindly opened their hearts to host a fundraising workshop to support this great effort. \nIn this guided meditation\, we join Bhante Sujatha for an open conversation about our habit of seeking outward gratification\, and the path to discovering our inner value in order to learn how to authentically love ourselves and become our own best friends. \nActivities in this program will include: \n– Guided mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation. \n– Time for Questions & Answers. \nBenefits of this beautiful workshop can include: \n– Reduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression. \n– Healing and enhancing relationships with others. \n– Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life. \n– Awakening to the blessings of the present moment. \n– Confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace. \nCost: $40 \nPlease note:\nAdvanced registration is required. All proceeds help support Bhante’s Pregnant Mother’s Program and Incubator Project\nin Sri Lanka. · \n“Choose Loving-Kindness” products and Bhante’s publications will be available for purchase on-site\, and Bhante will be able for book signing following the program. \nAdvance registration is appreciated. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/guided-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha-a-fundraiser-for-pregnant-mothers/
LOCATION:One Tree Yoga – East Studio\, 5020 Dodge Street\, Omaha\, 68132\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Full Moon Meditation on Zoom with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:With all the great responses and requests that we have been receiving\, we are so pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in September! \nThe full moon day is a very important one in Buddhist countries\, particularly in Bhante’s home country\, Sri Lanka. \nBhante likes to call the full moon day a spiritual day for people who are seeking to travel on an inner journey. \nIn this online\, guided meditation\, Bhante Sujatha teaches about the tradition of practing during the full moon\, and the value of keeping connected to your practice by goal setting and making it sacred. \nPlease join Bhante and spiritual friends from wherever you to come together to make time for yourself and apply techniques that can help to eliminate your negativities and sooth the soul within you. \nActivities in this program will include: \n\nGuided mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation.\nSharing of wisdom and experience from Bhante Sujatha.\nTime for Questions & Answers.\n\nBenefits of this program can include: \n\nReduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression.\nHealing and enhancing relationships with others.\nGaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life.\nAwakening to the blessings of the present moment.\nDeveloping confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace.\n\nCOST: $10 \nA link will be sent to all registrants 1-Hour before the workshop begins. \nWANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT UNABLE TO JOIN? \nNOT TO WORRY! \nTHE EVENT WILL BE RECORDED AND SENT TO ALL REGISTERED GUESTS! \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/september-full-moon-meditation-on-zoom-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Practical Sutra Study with Bhante Sujatha Monthly on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“Buddha vacana” (the Buddha’s words) are lifestyles. \nI 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 people\, and for the purpose of protecting the life of the Buddha Dhamma. \nStudying these beautiful teachings is important\, but we also have to understand that if they are not put into a daily practice\, they serve as much purpose as a book collecting dust on the shelf. I do not think the Buddha intended for the teachings to simply be collected and memorized\, but to be understood\, and applied. \nAs I understand at this time in my practice\, there are two Dharmas: \n1. Head Dharma \n2. Heart Dharma \nI have met practitioners and students all over the world\, and many of them approach the teaching from either one of these aspects\, but it is my wish for people to develop both. \nTaking into consideration requests from students across the world for more sutra studies\, I have decided to create this “Practical Sutra Study Session” as a monthly program designed to give more support to those on the path of self awareness and mindfulness. \nI hope that you can join\, and come together with noble friends to deepen our practice together. \nMay you be well\, happy\, and peaceful. \nWANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT UNABLE TO JOIN? \nNOT TO WORRY! \nTHE EVENT WILL BE RECORDED AND SENT TO ALL REGISTERED GUESTS! \n\nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/practical-sutra-study-with-bhante-sujatha-monthly-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Online Event
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