Samadhi Sutra Study Series-Step 2

2009-08-26T11:07:00.006-04:00

Samadhi Sutra Study Series-Step 2: September-November, 2009: 7.00PM-9.00PM

Taught by Bhante Upananda

Dear Friends in Dhamma,

As you are aware, we used to have sutra studies on Fridays and general Buddhist insights series on Tuesdays. And, since Bhante Upananda will be touring the US, Canada and Asia on most of the weekends in September, October and early November, and is totally unavailable for teaching between November 11, 2009 and February 15, 2010, we will have our Samadhi Sutra Study Series-Step 2 on Tuesdays. Here is the schedule:

September 01, 08, 15, 22, 29

October 06, 13, 20

November 10

Limited seating capacity. Seating is provided on first-come-first-occupied basis. No registration is required. It is highly recommended that you attend the whole series, as the factors discussed are interrelated.

It is absolutely free of charge but invaluable. Program-participants find Bhante Upananda's teachings unique, clear and far better than most paid Buddhism study programs in the United States.

Donations are welcome but not mandatory. Donations made are credited towards the Samadhi Development Fund. We intend to buy a bigger property in order to accommodate the fast-growing Samadhi spiritual community. Currently, Samadhi is located on a private property, and all the utility bills are paid by the property owner from her private funds, despite a big mortgage and other expenses being paid down.

Come and benefit from Bhante Upananda's selfless agreement to help out Dhamma-enthusiasts like you.

As usual, a handout will be provided in class.

Thank you.

Yours in Dhamma,

Reverend Bhikkhuni Sudarshana Peliyagoda

Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center, Inc

Tuesday Insights Meet Up & Friday Sutra Study Meet Up by Bhante Upananda

2009-08-23T13:41:00.001-04:00

Dear Friends,

Here is a rare opportunity for you to study and practice Buddhism in a non-sectarian, secular way in the spiritual company of Bhante Upananda, who masters the original teachings of the Buddha and Meditation. (Please, see his profile below.)

The seating capacity at Samadhi is limited and available to you on a first come-first occupied basis.

Please, see the following teaching schedules:

Tuesday Insights Series: July-August, 2009: 7.00PM-9.00PM

July 14: Higgledy-piggledy Spirituality: How to practice Wisdom & Compassion properly

July 21: Statue of No Buddha & Buddha of No Statue: How to see the Buddha

July 28: I thought I was meditating: The Masquerading Tendencies in ambush

Aug. 04: I saw but: How to visualize the Buddha ‘un-superstitiously’

Aug. 11: I came back: Near Death Experience in Buddhist Perspective

Aug. 18: Do I get it: Buddha’s teaching of duality & non-duality

Aug. 25: I found my inner path: How to choose your meditation technique

Handouts will be provided for this series.

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Friday Sutra Study Series: July-August, 2009: 7.00PM-9.00PM

July 10: The Root Sequence: Mulapariyaya Sutta

July 17: All the Fermentations: Sabbasava Sutta

July 24: Fear and Terror: Bhayabherava Sutta

July 31: The Simile of the Cloth: Vatthupama Sutta

Aug. 07: On Effacement: Sallekha Sutta

Aug. 14: On Right View: Sammaditthi Sutta

Aug. 21: Foundations of Mindfulness: Satipatthana Sutta

Aug. 28:Shorter Discourse on the Lion’s Roar: Cula Sihanada Sutta

The relevant sutra for this series is emailed few days before the class.

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“Warm-up” Session:

The Central Teaching of the Buddha: Four Noble Truths

(Based on the Buddha’s First Sermon, the Discourse on the Setting of the Wheel of Truth in motion [Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta])

A handout will be provided for this session.

Tuesday 07, 2009: 7.00PM-9.00PM

Samadhi

This session is a prelude to Tuesday Series and Friday Series.

Of the Tuesday Series, the audience can ask questions after Bhante’s talk. Of the Friday Series, the audience can ask questions any time.

Please, bring printed copy of the sutra emailed to you for each sutra study class, and a pen/pencil and papers for class notes.

If you miss class/session, please, set up an appointment with Bhante at 727-643-2176, so that you can study with him.

For info, please, contact us at sbmcflorida@gmail.com

Thank you.

With metta,

Reverend Bhikkhuni Sudarshana Peliyagoda

Abbess & President,

Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center, Inc
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Bhante's Profile

Bhante Upananda (The Reverend Upananda TheroDedunupitiye) graduated with BA Honors in Pali & Buddhist Studies in 1994, and his MA in Pali & Buddhist Studies in English medium at the University of Kelaniya in 1996. He earned his M. Phil. in Comparative Religion with emphasis on Buddhism at Florida International University, Miami, in April, 2009. He also earned his Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies at Florida International University. Bhante earned his Certificate in Addiction Studies at Mount Royal College, Canada. Between 1994 and 1997, he was Lecturer of Pali and Buddhist Studies for foreign students at Kelaniya. Between 1997-1999 he was Lecturer of Pali and Buddhist Studies at Ren Ci Buddhist Institute in Singapore. In 1999, he moved to Los Angeles, USA, where he performed Buddhist missions until his immigration to Canada in 2001. He is founding and current Abbot of Ehipassiko Buddhist Center in Calgary, Canada, and Resident Dhamma Teacher at Samadhi Buddhist Center in Pinellas Park, Florida, USA. He was Teaching Assistant at the Department of Religious Studies at Florida International University. In USA and Canada he is a Buddhism & Meditation Instructor as well as Guidance Counselor. Bhante is proficient in English, Pali, Sanskrit and Sinhala.