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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop at Crow's Nest Farm in Barrington with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Look deeply into nature\, and you will understand everything better. \nCrow’s Nest Farm is a tranquil oasis located in the heart of Barrington Hills that was created by its owners as a sanctuary for native wildlife and themselves. The property consists of a series of connected gardens\, restored oak and hickory savannah\, woodland trails\, and adjoining horse pastures. There are areas to relax throughout the property\, including a small Japanese Zen garden with an inviting sitting arbor for meditation. \nThe woodland trails take you through the restored oak savannah with its multiple ravines and a small bridge\, and a newly created pond contains lily pads and native vegetation. In addition\, the pond attracts numerous frogs and has a thriving group of fish\, (goldfish and minnows). \nEver a work in progress\, the gardens of the property have been evolving over the last twenty years and consist of a variety of unique trees\, perennials\, and native vegetation. \nAmong this splendor\, Bhante Sujatha will lead a guided meditation and give a Dharma Talk with time for questions and answers. \nTickets for this event are $40 and all proceeds go to Bhante Sujatha and to support his charitable work in Sri Lanka including the annual “Pregnant Mother’s Retreat” that serves 300 expecting women each year. \nPlease bring a folding chair\, or something to sit on\, for the outdoor meditation\, as well as something to keep you warm. \nTO REGISTER\, CLICK HERE \nFor assistance\, please call or write to Barbara Skan: \nph: 847-340-1795 / @: blskan@gmail.com
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-at-crows-nest-farm-in-barrington-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Farm\, 85 Honeycutt Road\, PT BARRINGTON\, IL\, 60010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Suffering is Optional – A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“We can’t change the nature of life\, but we can change our attitude towards it.” \nJoin Bhante Sujatha for an intimate conversation on how to train your mind to find the good\, how to use your practice to benefit the world\, and how to find blessings in a fast-paced and oftentimes noisy world. \nAt times there is the notion that meditation is a playful and fantastical space for your mind to wander. Bhante Sujatha guides us to understand that meditation should in fact be approached as a positive and realistic journey; one that comes with both relaxed and mindful expectations. \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  \n• Proceeds support Bhante’s annual pregnant mothers retreat and charitable projects in Sri Lanka\n• Book signing and Choose-Loving Kindness Items are available to purchase
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/suffering-is-optional-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Lifetime Fitness\, Skokie\, 5300 Old Orchard Rd.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
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SUMMARY:October 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 October! \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\nA link will be sent to all registrants 2 hours 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!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/october-full-moon-meditation-on-zoom-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Practical Sutra Study Online with Bhante Sujatha
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 GUES \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/practical-sutra-study-online-with-bhante-sujatha-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:A Healthy Mind\, A Happy Life:7-Day Meditation Challenge with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:In this program you will join in these 30 minute meditations for seven consecutive days\, right before bedtime\, led by Bhante Sujatha. \nThese meditations are powerful\, yet accessible. They will help you create a consistent practice so that you can experience the full benefits of meditation for yourself. We call this a “challenge” in order to increase your dedication to your practice! \nIt doesn’t matter if you’re new to meditation or a seasoned pro\, you’ll find these guided meditation will help you stay focused\, happy\, and healthy. They’re also designed to help you create a consistent routine\, as most people find it helpful to participate in guided meditations\, especially when they are first starting to practice. \nEach day Bhante will bring you a life theme for the 30 minute meditation. \n***THIS IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF $45 FOR ALL 7 DAYS*** \nDates: 10/21\, 10/22\, 10/23\, 10/24\, 10/25\, 10/26\, and 10/27* \nfrom 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM CST. \n*On Sunday\, October 27th\, we will have a 30 minute meditation\, and 30 minute reflection and conversation from 8:00 – 9:00 PM CST. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nThe last day to register is October 21st\, at 7:30PM. \nThe Zoom link\, meeting ID\, and passcode will not change throughout the challenge. \nA ZOOM LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU TWO HOURS PRIOR ON 10/21! \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/a-healthy-mind-a-happy-life7-day-meditation-challenge-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guided Meditation with Bhante Sujatha and Bhante Rahula
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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 monks. \nMeditation is a practice that cultivates mindfulness which can bring clarity and peace to life. By joining these sessions\, you will gain insight into the quality of mindfulness\, and learn techniqes to practice and apply it to your daily life. \nThese sessions are open for one and all\, and have something to offer everyone. There is no expreience or background required. \nBecause Buddhist monks receive no salary\, the basic needs required in their mission such as fuel for travel\, food\, etc. are funded entirely by donation. For this reason\, in these sessions we suggest that you provide a donation of at least $10. \nMeditation is free\, but life is not! \nYour donation will help support the monks in their goal to add more live to the world\, and also all those who will benefit from their efforts\, especially you! \nThank you so much for your kind paricipataion and support. We hope to see you in Geneva. \nTo Register Click HERE\nMay you be well\, happy\, and peaceful.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/monthly-guided-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha-and-bhante-rahula/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva\, 102 South 2nd Street\, Geneva\, IL\, 60134\, United States
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SUMMARY:Finding Peace and Contentment in the Western World
DESCRIPTION:“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites us all. Nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness.\nStill\, 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\, and then leaves as unpredictably as when it arrived. We search for ways to capture it\, to keep it around and within us for the long term\, but inevitably it escapes us and we find ourselves searching again.\nIn this workshop\, Bhante Sujatha teaches us that although we can’t buy or build happiness\, we can cultivate a simple mindfulness practice in our daily lives that leads to sustainable contentment which can permeate every aspect of our lives. \n“Mindfulness in everyday life is easy to learn\, simple to practice\, and an essential element in creating a happy life.” \nPlease note:\n\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. \n All proceeds help support Bhante’s Pregnant Mother’s Program and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka. ·
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/finding-peace-and-contentment-in-the-western-world/
LOCATION:Universalist Unitarian Church of the Lakes\, Elkhorn\, 319 N. Broad St.\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States
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