Buddhist
Events
Arranged by New Upcoming Events, then
Recurring Events by Type of Buddhism:
Theravada Buddhism
Zen, Ch'an and Pure Land
Buddhism
Tibetan
Buddhism
Other
Buddhism
**CONTEMPLATIVE END-OF-LIFE CARE WORKSHOP, with Joan Halifax, Ph.D. & Charles R.
Lewis, MD, Feb. 19th, 8am-3:45pm, The Schaetzel Center, 9888 Genesee Ave., La
Jolla CA 92161. Program trains caregivers in a --contemplative-- approach to
psycho-social, spiritual & ethical aspects of care of the dying. The main focus
of the program is the cultivation of mindful awareness, emotional balance,
equanimity & compassion around issues of death & dying. These mental qualities &
the practices that develop them assist caregivers in learning how to not only
provide more mindful & compassion end-of-life care, but to also effective
self-care that reduces secondary trauma, burn-out, & moral distress. $25.
Registration & info
MSuavengco@SDHospice.org or 619-278-6197.
**NEW**WORKSHOP ON RINZAI ZEN with Venerable Mitra Bishop. Sat. Mar. 7th,
9am-4pm, Hidden Valley Zen Center, San Marcos CA. Sensei Mitra Bishop will teach
a Zen workshop to begin to develop the tools to live a life that is fulfilling,
meaningful & whole hearted. Will cover the history of Zen practice, its methods
& how you can put them to use in your own life. Hands-on practice with the
guidance of an experienced Zen teacher who has spent over 30 years of practice
in a major American Zen center & a 300-year-old Rinzai Zen monastery in Japan.
Zen is a spiritual practice with a unique method of body-mind training whose aim
is enlightenment. Rinzai Zen practice allows us to learn for ourselves how to
avoid being caught in our thoughts & fantasies - the source of confusion, pain,
& suffering. $50 per person, includes light vegetarian meal midday &
refreshments following workshop; Student rate available. Register 760-591-9893
or <http://www.hvzc.org/>
**NEW**ZEN CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY, 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Presents Two Special Programs. **BUDDHISM 101, Compassion, Wisdom, Ethics, &
Four Noble Truths & the Eightfold Path. 3 week class, Sun., 1:30-3:30pm, Mar. 8,
22, 29 (must register online by Feb. 22). Fee: $125. Text --Buddhism Plain &
Simple-- by Steven Hagen. Use the Amazon link on our website & we receive a
portion of the sale. **MEDITATIVE FLORAL ART (IKEBANA) WORKSHOP, Sun., Mar.
15th, 1-3:30pm (Pre-registration required by Mar. 1st). Sr. Virgie Luchsinger a
professor of Ikinobo Ikebana will include history of flower arranging & the
--Way of Ikebana.-- Virgie is a Roman Catholic sister & Zen teacher. Make two
traditional --moribana style-- arrangements to take home. Moribana style is
characterized by a garden reflecting on water in a low, pond-like vase. $50
workshop, $75 materials fee includes flowers, vase & a kenzan (frog). Info or to
register: <www.zcoc.org> or 949-722-7818 or
zencenter@zcoc.org
*ECO-DHARMA DISCUSSION GROUP, San Diego Shambhala Center (3139 University Ave.,
rear entrance of Art Produce Bldg, SD CA 92116), Wed. 7-8:30pm (start with 1/2
hr. meditation) with Pasquale Verdicchio. *Dharmic practice & environmental
awareness have always gone hand in hand. Look into ways the confluence of the
two, eco-dharma, might find expression. We will read Stephanie Kaza s recent
--Mindfully Green: A Personal & Spiritual Guide to Whole Earth Thinking.--
Copies for purchase first two meetings. Pasquale is a Shambhala Guide & liaison
for the Shambhala Center to the Touching the Earth Working Group. Contact
pverdicchio@yahoo.com $5 donation,
not required.
**NEW**SOUND HEALING CONCERT with Jon Reinshreiber, Fri. Feb. 20th, 7:30pm. Jon
works with 25 Himalayan singing bowls, Chinese wind gongs, Javanese temple
gongs, bells, whistles, drums, rattles, shakers & a few rare & very esoteric
shamanic healing instruments. Bring a blanket to lay on if you wish, close your
eyes, & prepare yourself for an amazing musical experience. $25 admission. Ideal
Studio, 540 3rd Ave.,SD CA., Ph 619-246-1407,
www.redlotussociety.org
*EMPTINESS: THE DIAMON-CUTTER SUTRA (Vajrachedika) with Jim Dey, Sun. 2-4pm,
Feb. 22nd, Dharma Bum Temple(541 2nd Ave. Suite A, SD CA 92101, Ph:
858-922-8811, Web: <www.thedharmabums.org>).
Free. To Register contact <peace@thedharmabums.org>
Donations to Jim are gratefully accepted.
*DHARMA BUMS & JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES partner for meditation classes with
Jeffrey Zlotnik. Learn meditation techniques. Beginning & experienced welcome.
*SITTING meditation, 10-11:30am, 3/8, 4/5. Jewish Family Service, Turk Family
Center, 8804 Balboa Ave., SD CA 92123. *WALKING meditation, 10-11:30am, 2/22,
3/22, 4/19, Meet at trail head, north side of parking lot of Rancho Penasquitos
Canyon Nature Preserve, $3 parking. Donations accepted, Registration Required
for Each Session.
http://www.jfssd.org/page.aspx?id=179377
*SOUND HEALING CONCERT with Diane Mandle, Feb. 25th, 7pm at Healthwalk, 5825
Avenida Encinitas, Suite 111, Carlsbad CA. Singing Bowls, Planetary Gong, & more
with stunning dancing lights. Press contact 760-944-3441. $20 by 2/18, $25
after. Call Julie for tix at 760-929-1520.
**NEW**DIAMOND APPROACH to Living your Realization, Feb 28-Mar 1st. The openings
& realizations that come in meditation often meet their test as we return to
relationships & daily life. Developed by A H Almaas, a contemporary path for
deepening awareness & realizing True Nature which incorporates wisdom from
modern depth psychology to understanding the obscurations that arise at many
stages of the process of unfoldment. Spirit Rock has hosted several
presentations & many people are active in both paths. *Weekend, 10am-6pm, $250,
includes meditation, lecture & active inquiry. Overview is presented preceding
each weekend on Fri., 7-9:30pm, $10.
http://diamondapproachsandiego.com
**NEW**DZOGCHEN 2 DAY CITY RETREAT, Unity of Love & Compassion in Action with
H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, Sat. Feb. 28th & Sun. Mar. 1st, San
Clemente Holiday Inn, 111 S. Aveida de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672, ph
949-361-3000, Rooms available <http://www.hisanclemente.com/>
Day 1: Four Noble Truths & Six Trancendental Perfections. Day 2: Six Outer Mind
Training & 6 Inner Mind Training Practice. $30. Info Sandra 949-412-7465 or
Penny 760-815-6025 or Rupa 714-290-8767.
www.DzogchenLineage.org
dzogchensandiego@gmail.com
*ROOMMATE WANTED TO SHARE Unique, Quiet, Orderly, Cooperative Home: $850, Master
Suite (2 large connecting rooms, 16 x 11 ft., private bath w/tub, 2 walk-in
closets, hard wood floors, ceiling fans, built in desk & bookshelves, East/South
exposure.) Beautiful 90 yr. old Craftsman, 40 ft. swimming pool, storage, ample
park, safe neighborhood, 10 min. walk to Balboa Park. There are 2 women & 2 men
(age 47-62). Long time member of the Zen Center of San Diego. Punit:
619-295-6864
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*THERAVADA BUDDHISM
*->More listings at
http://www.sandiegobuddhism.homestead.com/southern.html
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*METTA FOREST MONASTERY: Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Abbot, PO Box 1409, Valley Center,
CA 92082. Ph: 619-813-8461 (5-6pm PST, 6-7pm PDT). Sitting: 7pm (PST), 8pm
(PDT). Also 5:30am during Rains Retreat (Mid-July to Mid-Oct). Wat Metta Web <http://www.watmetta.org/>
Dhamma Readings at <www.accesstoinsight.org/>
*METTA FOREST STUDY GROUP: Sat, Feb. 21st, 10:30am-12noon. Reading -The Wings to
Awakening- by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Part 3, The Basic Factors, F. Concentration &
Discernment, p. 259.
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AYYA KHEMA: Call Carl Provder 760-436-9602 for her Dhamma talk tapes. ->LEIGH
BRASINGTON Web:
www.geocities.com/tokyo/6774/
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LAGUNA BEACH, CA: Meditation & study group, Sun 10am-noon (Jun 1st until after
Labor Day weekend, 9-11am) & Tue 7-9pm. Meditation with Ajahn Geoff every Second
Sun, 5-7pm. lagunasangha@gmail.com
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VIPASSANA - JASON SIFF - The Skillful Meditation Project, PO Box 1173,
Idyllwild, CA 92549.
www.skillfulmeditation.org/ or Marta Foust
marta@skillfulmeditation.org
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VIPASSANA - JOYCE BEER CENTER (Hillcrest near Ralph s/Trader Joes) Sun 8am
sitting (45 minutes) followed by Dharma talk/discussion.
ddlaney2@sbcglobal.net
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VIPASSANA, - Unitarian Universalist Church, First & Front Sts (Hillcrest near
UCSD Hospital) ->Mon, 7pm, 20 min sitting & 1hr Study Group ->Wed, 10am, 45 min
sitting & 1hr Study Group. John Holl 619-546-6525 or
johnholl@cox.net
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VIPASSANA - S.N. GOENKA. Must complete 10-day course.
http://www.dhamma.org/ Giogio Quintero
Sun 8-9am or Roy Menezes Mon-Sat 6:30-7:30am & 6:30-7:30pm.
giorgio_Quintero@hotmail.com
& roy.memezes@intel.com
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ALLIANCE FOR BHIKKHUNIS (AFB) was formed in 2007 to protect ordained Theravada
women. <http://allianceforbhikkhunis.googlepages.com/>
To see the newsletter, Click on Newsletter, Then Click on Present.
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*ZEN, CH AN, PURE LAND BUDDHISM
*->More listings at
http://www.sandiegobuddhism.homestead.com/eastasian.html
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ZEN - SWEETWATER ZEN CENTER: www.swzc.org
2727 Highland Ave, National City CA 91950. Ph:619-477-0390. Zazen, instruct,
dharma talks, zazenkais, interviews.
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ZEN - WHITE PLUM LINEAGE, THREE TREASURES ZEN Community:
www.ttzc.org Zazen/Meditation, Rancho
Penasquitos. Call 760-745-4249 for info packet. Zen meditation, Koan study with
certified teacher. dharma talks, study circles. retreats & training workshops.
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ZEN - WHITE PLUM LINEAGE, VISTA ZEN CENTER: Vista CA, Zazen, Meditation
instruction, work with a qualified teacher, 760-724-9541. Please call for info.
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ZEN - CENTER OF SAN DIEGO (PB):
http://zencentersandiego.org/ Sitting & interview with teacher (Ezra Bayda
&/or Elizabeth Hamilton) every day except Sun. For info/directions leave message
at 858-273-3444 & someone will return your call.
(Zen Center of Prescott AZ. Contact Nan E. at 928-717-2717 or Shiny G. at
shinyone@cableone.net )
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ZEN - HIDDEN VALLEY ZEN CENTER: Rinzai Zen, San Marcos CA 92069.
www.hvzc.org For Info call 760-591-9893. Ven
Mitra Bishop, Sensei
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ZEN CENTER ORANGE COUNTY: www.zcoc.org
949-722-7818, zencenter@zcoc.org, 120
East 18th St., Costa Mesa CA 92627. ->Sun 5pm & Tue 7pm (sit, talk, discuss,
instruct) ->1st Sun: Intro Zen 1pm. ->Beginner Quarterly 6 week class.
->Intensive 2nd month. ->Day workshop Zen & Counseling & Zen Approaches to Death
& Dying.
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ZEN - THICH NHAT HANH - DEER PARK MONASTERY: 2249 Melru Ln, Escondido CA 92026.
Ph: 760-291-1003,
www.deerparkmonastery.org &
deerpark@plumvillage.org Mindfulness Weekends Fri 5pm to Sun 5pm. ->Day of
Mindfulness every Sun 8:30am.
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ZEN - THICH NHAT HANH - LINDA VISTA: walking-sitting meditation, supportive
practice discussion & recitation of the five mindfulness trainings at Wat Lao
Navaram Monastery, Mon 7-9pm. Info/directions Craig Smith, 858-481-5498,
csmith.2468@yahoo.com
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ZEN - THICH NHAT HANH - ENSENADA ZEN GROUP: Tue 19-21 at Calle Decima (10th St.)
#60-D, Ensenada, Baja Calif, Mexico. Miguel Lavin (+52-6) 180-8839 or
mlavin@cicese.mx
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CH AN - HSI FANG TEMPLE - CHINESE CH AN: 4536 Park Blvd., 92116, Ph
619-298-2800,
www.hsifang.org/english/index.jsp
www.ibps.org/sdba hsifang@hsifan.org
sdba@ibps.org Sun. classes for English
speakers, 2nd floor above the Buddha s Light Bookstore, 4538 Park Blvd. SD CA
92116. The person behind the counter will direct you. Book study, 1:30-2:30pm.
Understanding Buddhism, 2:30-3:30pm. Meditation Chan Mindfulness, 3:30-4:30pm.
Please drop in to any group. Fo Guang Shan HQ, Taiwan
www.fgs.org.tw/english/index/index.htm
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PURE LAND - SHIN BUDDHISM: Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market St., (Fwy
94 & 30th ST) SD CA 92102. www.btsd.net &
info@btsd.net & 619-239-0896. Meditation
Class & Service, 2nd & 3rd Sun, 9am. Buddhist Study Class 1st & 3rd Wed, 7pm.
Intro to Buddhism, 4th Sun, 9am.
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PURE LAND - SHIN BUDDHISM: Vista Buddhist Temple, 150-B Cedar Rd, Vista CA
92083. http://www.vbtemple.org/ or
760-941-8800.
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*TIBETAN BUDDHISM
*->More listings at
http://www.sandiegobuddhism.homestead.com/tibetan.html
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KADAMPA BUDDHISM at Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., San Diego
(between Upas & Thorn), 619-692-3676,
www.MeditationinSanDiego.org
Gen Kelsang Atisha. Orange County
www.meditationinorangecounty.org
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SOUTH BAY Meditation Group: Sitting/meditation instruction Sun 9am-12pm, Vajra
Master Chogyam Trungpa & Mipham Rinpoche teachings. <www.pranichealing.com>
& Reiki. Arie at 619-894-1477 or 619-476-7083 or
arie8652@att.net
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DIAMOND WAY BUDDHIST CENTER (Karma kagyu Traditions) 2823 Curie Place
(University City) 858-558-0705, Sun, 10am meditation (Guru yoga on the 16th
Karmapa) sandiego@diamondway.org
www.diamondway.org/sandiego
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SHAMBHALA Meditation Group of San Diego. 3139 University Ave., rear entrance of
Art Produce Bldg, SD CA 92116. Sitting Sun, 9-11am, Book discussion
11:30am-noon, Wed sitting 7-8:30pm. Fri. sitting 12-1:30pm. Kagyu & Nyingma.
www.sandiego.shambhala.org/
sandiego@shambhala.org 619-692-2148
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SAN DIEGO KARMA THEGSUM CHOLING:
http://sandiegoktc.org/ or sdtc@san.rr.com
Kennon Kashima 858-483-5028. Thur, 6:30pm Chenrezig, 1236 Missouri St., SD (PB)
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DZOGCHEN Lineage San Diego: Practice, meditation, discussion on The Buddha Path,
Sun 11am-1pm. All welcome. Tibetan Healing Center, 4115 3rd Ave.
www.dzogchenlineage.org
www.dzogchensandiego.com
760-815-6025
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UNFETTERED MIND SD CA:
www.unfetteredmind.org Carolyn Hudson, 5190 governor Dr., Ste. 101, SD CA
92122, 858-453-4344,
carolyn@unfetteredmind.org (meditation in subject line). ->Meditation/Study
Group: 2nd Sun, 6-8pm. $10-25. Sitting, questions & discussion. -Mindfulness in
Plain English- by Gunaratana.
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CASA PALYUL - Encenada, Baja CA. Root lama: Ven Gyatri R. Teaching Lama: Yeshe
Nyama. Shrine room/La Milpa Natural Products, Ave Espinoza #246,
lamilpa@ensenada.net (01152)
646-176-0213. Tara Statue/Peace-tolerance public park El Keki historic hill
www.tarapark.org
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SD UNIVERSITY for INTEGRATIVE STUDIES, Tibetan Buddhist Psychology, Old Town,
3900 Harney St., Ste 210, SD 92110, Ph 619-297-1999,
www.sduis.edu
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RIGPA - SD CA: Meditation Wed 6:30-7:30pm, 9540 Waples St., Suite A, SD CA
92121. Plenty of parking. Instruction provided. 858-459-5428
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CENTER for HEALING & GROWTH, Sorrento Valley, Tibetan Buddhism, meditation &
Buddhist psychology. Walt Rutherford, 858-442-6472
www.naturalchangesd.com
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DZOGCHEN Natural Meditation Group, Meyoma Studio <www.meyoma.com>,
250 N Coast Highway 101 (1/2 mile North of Encinitas Blvd., South side of the
BirdHouse Grill Turkish Restaurant), Encinitas CA, 2nd Thur., 7:30-8:30pm. Love
& Compassion meditation, Lama John MaKransky <http://johnmakransky.org>.
Natural meditation, Lama Surya Das <http://www.surya.org>
& <http://www.dzogchen.org/>. All
welcome. Info jdeardorff@cox.net Free
but donations accepted to cover studio space.
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*MORE BUDDHIST GROUPS
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SAN DIEGO BUDDHIST COMMUNITY WEB:
http://www.sandiegobuddhism.homestead.com
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PRISON SERVICE PROJECT, facilitating meditation within the prison system. Need
volunteers.
http://www.prisonmeditation.org/ Seisen Roshi 619-274-0757
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MANZANITA VILLAGE Retreat Center, Warner Springs. Vipassana, Zen, Aikido &
Socially Engaged Buddhism.
manzanita@ordinarydharma.org
www.manzanitavillage.org 760-782-9223
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SOLANA BEACH DHARMA STUDY: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito,
1036 Solana Dr., Solana Beach CA. www.uufsd.com
->Thur 6-7:15pm, The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron. ->Fri 10:30-11:45am,
Stumbling Toward Enlightenment by Geri Larkin. More info, Christie Turner,
Christieturner@gmail.com
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INTERFAITH MEDITATION for Peace, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, 3rd Sun at 3pm,
grassy area in front of Midway on North Harbor Dr. Diverse practices but unite
through twenty minutes of silence. Luis 619-543-1326 or 619-672-3495
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BLOOMING LOTUS GROUP in Carlsbad, 2nd & 4th Monday, 7pm, tea & treats afterward.
More info 760-729-8752 or
iztazontli@hotmail.com
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SAN DIEGO BUDDHIST MILITARY FELLOWSHIP: Connecting Buddhist Military Members
(Active, Reserve, Retired) in the Greater San Diego area. All traditions
welcome! Contact LT Jeanette Shin, Operational Ministry Center, 32nd St.
Station. More info 619-556-2826 or
jeanette.shin@navy.mil
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ACCIDENTAL DHARMA--Stories about events that intrude on our lives, & often bring
an important piece of teaching & sometimes prove challenging & life-changing.
Your own story would be welcome by sending email to
accidentaldharma@mac.com Stories
posted at
http://accidentaldharma.blogspot.com/
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SAKYADHITA --Daughters of the Buddha-- International association of Buddhist
women, www.sakyadhita.org/
Tax-deductible non-profit incorporated in CA with branches in many countries.
New members welcome regardless of creed, nationality or gender.
www.sakyadhita.org/ or
sakyadhita@mac.com
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CENTER FOR AMERICAN BUDDHIST PRACTICE: Free Buddhist Sutra Study every Tue.,
6-8pm at the Eye of the Buddha, 4247 Park Blvd.(corner of El Cajon & Park). For
additional info visit http://www.cfabp.org
or call Jonathan at 619-459-9313.
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THE MEDITATION INITIATIVE <www.meditationinitiative.org>,
541 2nd Ave., SD CA 92101 (near 2nd & Market Downtown). Free non-faith based
meditation classes. To support or bring meditation to you,
jeffz@meditationinitiative.org
or 858-922-8811.
->DHARMA BUM TEMPLE, Free Classes & Events. <http://www.thedharmabums.org>
peace@thedharmabums.org Temple
Schedule <http:Meditation.meetup.com/740/> Wed., Zen Meditation. 7pm. Fri.,
Dharma Bum Meditation, 7pm. Sun., Intro to Meditation, 7pm. Free 3 hr parking at
Horton Plaza.
->SDSU AZTEC Dharma Bums, Tue., 7-8pm, Calpulli Building/Student Healthy
Services, 4th floor, Counseling & Psych Services.
Rbazzill@hotmail.com or visit
http://sites.google.com/site/aztecdharmabums/
->UCSD Dharma Bums, Tue., 7pm, Treetop Computer Lounge, 2nd floor of old student
center. buddytym@gmail.com or
909-499-5038.
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RED LOTUS SOCIETY <www.redlotussociety.org>
540 3rd Ave. (near Market St.), 619-808-9847, <peace@redlotussociety.org>
Mon-Fri, 8am, Silent Meditation. Mon. 6pm, Tai Chi. Tue. 7:30pm, Zen Meditation.
Wed. 6pm, Qi Gong, 7:30pm, Mantra meditation. Thu. 7:30pm, Tibetan meditation.
Sun. 7:30pm, Intro to Meditation. Suggested donation $8 per class, no one turned
away for lack of money. Parking Tips: Trolley stops at Convention Center (two
blocks away). Free 3 hour parking at Horton Plaza, validate your ticket at the
machine in the garage before 9pm. Cheapest paid parking is at 6th Ave. & Market.
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*MINING THE SUTTAS
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EXCERPT FROM - WINGS TO AWAKENING - by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/wings/part1.html