Thich Nhat Hanh and the Monastics will be
returning to visit Magnolia Village on August 30 September 1-3,
2009.
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A Mid-South
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the Buddha
DHARMA: In literary records
the usage of the word dharma can be traced back to the Vedic times. The
more prevalent form of the word, however, was dharman. Both these words
are derived from a verbal root dh¥, which means to bear, support,
sustain.
Please visit the reflection page for submissions from people who
attended the October retreat at Magnolia Village. Also see
photos from the days events. click here
One person sitting, walking, eating, and breathing as a free
person can make an impact on the whole environment around
him." Thich Nhat Hanh
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Welcome to Dharma Memphis
Dharma Memphis is home for the mindfulness community of the mid-south. Our goal
is to offer information and support for the various Monasteries, Sanghas, and
all practitioners of the middle way. We do this work to expand awareness, deepen
wisdom and increase compassion for the benefit of all beings.
We're in Memphis, TN, but
our Sangha is worldwide!
Here at Dharma Memphis you can find extensive information
on Buddhism and meditation, as well as many additional related topics. You
will also find news, information, discussion and reference on local,
regional, national and global events. If there is something that you are
interested in and can't readily locate the resources you need, please feel free
to contact us and we will make
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"We
are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is
pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
from
The Dhammapada
"Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not
hating; this is an eternal truth."
from
The Dhammapada
NAMASTE
The meaning of 'Namaste': 'I honor that
place in you where the whole Universe resides. And when I am in that place in me
and you are in that place in you, there is only one of us.'
METTA
Often when you receive a note, or read a
discourse you will see the salutation "With Metta". Here is a description of
that term.
The
Pali word Mettá (loving Kindness)has two root meanings:
"Gentle" - like a gentle
rain that falls upon the earth; it does not choose where it falls, it simply
falls without discrimination.
"Friend" - someone who is constant in our times of happiness and also in our
times of unhappiness.
In The News
Dragon Seat
Meditation Center HAS CHANGED NAMES
It is now called:
Pema Karpo Meditation Center
the new website is:
http://www.pemakarpo.org/
The Refuge Vow is the first vow of a Buddhist and is the gateway
into formal Buddhism. One takes refuge in the Buddha as the
example of awakening, in the dharma as the path of teachings and
the sangha as Buddhist friends. Refuge is the entry into the
mandala of the Buddha.The vow acts as a protector from suffering
as it reminds you of the three jewels, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
and your commitment to awakening.
Everyone with an interest in Buddhism is welcome to take the
Refuge Vow or to attend the Refuge Vow Ceremony.
Contact Candia at 901-270-6389 or
pemakarpomeditation @gmail.com if you wish to take the vow.
We will answer any questions you have about the ceremony.
Rinpoche needs to know before the ceremony on the 15th.
Khenpo Gawang Rinpoche's talks on
Analytical Meditation can be reached through
www.pemakarpo.org
Schedule
of Sunday activities at Magnolia Village for 2008
(click
here)
For Buddhist news worldwide
be sure and check out
Buddhist News
The Four Noble Truths - The Four Noble Truths are the central Teaching
of the Buddha. This booklet was compiled and edited from talks given by Ven.
Ajahn Sumedho. Requires Acrobat Reader (free
download).
"Whether
one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in
rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate
kindness and compassion."
--His Holiness the Dalai Lama