Upcoming Events
Anyone is welcome to join our public events. For those interested in traditional medicine, and Dhamma, this is an opportunity to meet with a dedicated practitioner of a living tradition and learn more about traditions and practices that come from South and Southeast Asia.
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Cultivating Skill & Morality: Understanding Sila (शील)
Sīla — a Pāli word that can be translated as 'morality' or 'virtue' — is the one of the three trainings that lead to the end of suffering from the teachings of the Buddha. Developing good conduct aimed at the benefit of ourselves and others accumulates merit, is the cause for good conditions in our lives and ultimately helps us wherever we are on our path. Learning the distinction between beneficial and non-beneficial actions and how to cultivate skillful action allows us to progress in our spiritual practice.
This talk is applicable to all backgrounds and experience levels.
No prior experience necessary – all are welcome!
Join us Thursday April 17th at 6pm-7pm ET for this teaching in person or on Zoom.
Globe Room at the Fort Wayne Public Library
900 Library Plz, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Parking for library card holders is free in the library parking garage beneath the building.
There is also metered, street parking.
Suggested donations: $20-100
Please note the name of the talk in your offering.
Host Contact: Maggie Cattell
magcatte@gmail.com
Developing The Mind: Understanding Bhavana (भावना)
Join us for a free dhamma talk exploring bhāvanā — the cultivation of mind. Whether you are a Buddhadhamma practitioner, interested in meditation, or simply seeking greater focus and peace amidst life's busy-ness, this talk given by a Buddhist yogi, will offer valuable insight and understanding from a traditional approach to the development of tranquillity (samatha-bhāvanā) otherwise known as calm abiding, and the development of clear seeing (vipassanā-bhāvanā), i.e. insight.
This talk is applicable to all backgrounds and experience levels. No prior experience necessary – all are welcome!
Please join us on March 18th, 2025 at 5:30pm PST/8:30pm EST at Five Bodies Collective
2485 West 7th Place, Suite 1
Eugene, OR 97402
Cost or suggested donations: $20-100
Register for In-Person attendance here:https://forms.gle/p4RWRsrMRVRxUJRS7
Register for Zoom attendance here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/3go7K_LpSi6IQ4aPwIPwLQA
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Cultivating the Power of Speech
The power of our words, and thus our speech, influences every aspect of our lives. Cultivating our speech requires us to continually develop honesty, integrity and meaning in all that we say and resolve to do. Speech is a skillful technique and lens affecting all of our relationships, actions and our spiritual power. Through proper cultivation of this karmic door, we can strengthen our resolve and the power of our commitments.
This talk will discuss the traditional Dharma teachings on speech, including cultivating beneficial speech and refraining from harmful speech. When practiced correctly, these simple acts can lead to great attainment and accomplishment as well as more harmony in our day to day lives.
Please join us, beginners and experienced practitioners alike, in receiving this precious teaching from a traditional practicing yogi who upholds a living lineage directly connected to the Buddha. All are welcome!
Suggested donation: $20-50
Please note what event this donation is for in the comments - “Fort Wayne Public Talk”
3:30-4:30 pm PDT
5:30-6:30 pm CDT
6:30-7:30 pm EDT
5:30-6:30 am Thailand time.
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Remedies for Seasonal Conditions
As autumn transitions into winter in Chicago, it is not unusual for us to experience increased mucous, itchy throat, sneezing, mild fever and other “cold” symptoms. In lieu of modern medicine symptom management, many of us are searching for natural and traditional remedies to help ease the suffering and discomfort of seasonal transition. If you’re looking for trustworthy information and practical advice on how to manage and remedy these symptoms with easy-to-access herbs and common ingredients found in your kitchen, join us!
Using readily available ingredients found in most local grocery stores, Somānada Yogi will discuss how one can prevent, manage and remedy “cold” and “flu” symptoms for you and your whole family, as well as, to support our health with natural ingredients during this time of seasonal transition.
Please join us, newcomers and experienced practitioners alike, in receiving this precious teaching from a traditional practicing yogi who upholds a living lineage of traditional medicine. All are welcome!
Suggested donation: $20-50
Please note what event this donation is for in the comments - “Chicago Public Talk”
5-7 pm PST
7-9 pm CDT
8-10 pm EDT
7-9 am Thailand time.
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