Salisbury Buddhist Community

 

Introduction
 

We are a community (or “sangha”) of individuals in Salisbury Maryland from all walks of life that meet weekly for meditation, mutual support, and Buddhist studies. We aim to create a warm and supportive environment where the non-dogmatic pursuit of truth and meaning can lead to greater wisdom and compassion in all who seek it. We are not rigidly bound to any particular Buddhist tradition, but instead draw inspiration from them all (especially the teachings of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh). We welcome people of all faiths, or lack thereof.

 

Study and Practice
 

Our community recognizes the value of both study and practice. In the West, most people are not familiar with even the most basic principles of Buddhism or other eastern traditions. Therefore, we regularly include recorded dharma talks, relevant DVDs, and discussions of popular Buddhist books in our weekly Monday meetings. Core principles we embrace include the 4 Noble Truths, the 8-Fold Path,, and the 14 Mindfulness Trainings. Yet although study has its place, our tradition emphasizes practice above all else. Our practice includes seated meditation, walking meditation, and mindfulness. As these practices yield such positive benefits on ones mental and physical health, we encourage everyone to carry them into their everyday life.

 

Location
 

The Salisbury Buddhist Community meets on Monday nights from 7-8:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Salisbury, located at 2812 Old Ocean City Rd,, Salisbury, MD 21804. 

 

Typical Schedule
 

¨     7:00-7:05pm – Meet and Greet

¨     7:05-7:25pm – Sitting Meditation

¨     7:25-8:10pm – Book Reading and Discussion*

¨     8:10-8:30 – Sitting Meditation

 

* In December, 2009 we will begin reading the book "Wherever You Go, There You Are" by Jon Kabat-Zinn.  While readings are done in advance, it is entirely possible to contribute to the discussion even if you haven't done the reading, so please feel free to join us whether you have read in advance or not.  

 

SPECIAL EVENT:

On Monday, November 23rd, 2009, Larissa Kitenko will give a Dharma Talk during our regularly scheduled meeting.  The subject of her talk is, "Acceptance: The Essence of Spiritual Practice."

 

Contact Information
 

For more information, send an email to Aaron.

 

New to all this?
 

Here are some links to get you started:
http://www.buddhanet.net/
http://www.acay.com.au/~silkroad/buddha/
http://www.acay.com.au/~silkroad/buddha/
http://www.buddhistgateway.com/
http://www.beyondthenet.net/mainframe.htm
http://www.edepot.com/buddha.html
http://buddhism.lib.ntu.edu.tw/BDLM/en/index.htm
http://buddhism.lib.ntu.edu.tw/BDLM/en/index.htm
http://www.buddhism.org/link/pages/
http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/

 

Books and Magazines:
http://www.parallax.org/
http://www.shambhalasun.com/
http://www.tricycle.com/