"There was once a wise woman traveling in the mountains who found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and she opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked if she might give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But only a few days later he came back to return the stone to the woman who had given it to him.

"I've been thinking," he said, "I know how valuable the stone is, but I'm giving it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. I want you to give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone."

— Author Unknown

Natural Perfection
www.surya.org/sounds/natural.ram
1997 Lama Surya Das. All rights reserved.

Peace Talks
Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D, Nonviolent Communication
www.goodradioshows.org/ramFil...g75.mp3

“What I want in my life is compassion, a flow between myself and others based on a mutual giving from the heart.”
— Marshall B. Rosenberg

Four components of nonviolent communication:
1. observation
2. feeling
3. needs
4. request

"How delightful the fishes are enjoying themselves," exclaimed Soshi. 
 

"You are not a fish," commented his friend. "How do you know that the fishes are enjoying themselves?" 
 

"You are not myself," ansered Soshi; "How do you know that I do not know that the fishes are enjoying themseves?"


 
– Taoist dialogue

Led by Christine Schutz:
drcms@earthlink.net

This vipassana meditation is a silent sitting with occasional periods of instruction and guided meditation designed to deepen the practice.

After some discussion, we have decided to move the Sunday Sangha to the following location starting SUNDAY SEPT 13 at 11:00 AM.

All Saints School
6419 Clemens Ave
Classroom #3
University city MO 63130

This is in the loop just 2 blocks from Delmar on Westgate and Clemens in the school next to the All Saints Church.

Please note that we are starting at 11 AM- 12:30 PM. Be sure to bring your own sitting cushion, safu, blanket or bench. There are some chairs.




Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 Sunday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

All Saints School (classroom#3)
6419 Clemens Ave, University City, Mo 63130

(Corner of Westgate and Clemens in the LOOP)



Whether new to meditation or a practicing meditator, come share this time with the Sunday Sangha to deepen your practice, and find a sense of stillness and presence. This is an opportunity to begin the practice of meditation. Instructions will be given and time for discussion and questions is provided.

If you have been meditating, this will be a good review as we will be focusing on renewal and approaching our practice with “beginner’s mind/don’t know mind”.



Facilitator: Christine Schutz has taught meditation for many years. As a psychologist she has specialized in stress reduction through mindfulness in both teaching and private practice.

Bring a sitting cushion/blanket or zafu/meditation bench. Chairs for those who need one are provided. There will be a time afterwards for sharing tea and conversation, for those who wish to stay.

We are meeting during our Sunday Sangha meditation time so everyone is welcome!



Please note the new location and arrive a few minutes early to be able to settle in to start at 11 AM.

Living life more fully, more productively, more lovingly
Experiencing the joy and peace of Mindfulness Meditation

Whether an experienced meditator or a beginner, we offer a space and time for relaxation and meditation instruction on Sunday mornings. You will find clear and easy-to-follow instructions that aid in the meditation process. Join us in meditation and sharing, and the experience of insight and renewed energy. Please bring a sitting cushion if you choose. Chairs are available. The sitting is free and offered in the tradition of “dana”, whereby participants give a donation as they choose [$10 suggested]. All proceeds go to the Mitrata-Nepal Foundation, a nonprofit child sponsorship program in Nepal [ www.mitrata.org/ ]

Link to this profile: people.tribe.net/sun_sangha_stl

Silent meditation, sitting meditation, Sunday mornings in the STL.

Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at
All Saints School
6419 Clemens Ave
Classroom #3
University City MO 63130

Christine Schutz
drcms@earthlink.net

Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 Sunday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

All Saints School (classroom#3)
6419 Clemens Ave, University City, Mo 63130

(Corner of Westgate and Clemens in the LOOP)



Whether new to meditation or a practicing meditator, come share this time with the Sunday Sangha to deepen your practice, and find a sense of stillness and presence. This is an opportunity to begin the practice of meditation. Instructions will be given and time for discussion and questions is provided.

If you have been meditating, this will be a good review as we will be focusing on renewal and approaching our practice with “beginner’s mind/don’t know mind”.



Facilitator: Christine Schutz has taught meditation for many years. As a psychologist she has specialized in stress reduction through mindfulness in both teaching and private practice.

Bring a sitting cushion/blanket or zafu/meditation bench. Chairs for those who need one are provided. There will be a time afterwards for sharing tea and conversation, for those who wish to stay.

We are meeting during our Sunday Sangha meditation time so everyone is welcome!

Please note the new location and arrive a few minutes early to be able to settle in to start at 11 AM.


Thank you.

SANSKRIT POEM:
Each today, well-lived, makes yesterday a dream of happiness
and each tomorrow a vision of hope. Look, therefore, to this
one day, for it and it alone is life.

Letting go is not to stop caring—it means I can't do it for someone else.

Letting go is not to cut myself off—it's the realization that I can't control another.

Letting go is not to enable—but to allow learning from natural consequences.

Letting go is not to admit powerlessness—which means the outcome is not in my hands.

Letting go is not to change or blame another—it's to make the most of myself.

Letting go is not to fix—but to be supportive; it's not to judge—but to allow another to be a human being.

Letting go is not to be in the middle, arranging the outcome—but to allow others to effect their own destinies.

Letting go is not to be protective—it's to permit another to face reality.

Letting go is not to deny—but to accept.

Letting go is not to nag, scold, or argue—but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.

Letting go is not to criticize and regulate anybody—but to try to become what I dream I can be.

Letting go is not to regret the past or fear the future—but to grow and live for the moment.

Letting go is to fear less and live more.

Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong- sometimes it's letting go.


thedailybuddha.zaadz.com/blog/...ing_go

Not Christian or Jew or Muslim, not Hindu
Buddhist, sufi, or zen. Not any religion

or cultural system. I am not from the East
or the West, not out of the ocean or up

from the ground, not natural or ethereal, not
composed of elements at all. I do not exist,

am not an entity in this world or in the next,
did not descend from Adam and Eve or any

origin story. My place is placeless, a trace
of the traceless. Neither body or soul.

I belong to the beloved, have seen the two
worlds as one and that one call to and know,

first, last, outer, inner, only that
breath breathing human being.

— Rumi

[Rumi was born Jalaluddin Balkhi, September 30, 1207, in Balkh, Afghanistan which was part of the Persian empire back then. One of the most beloved and read mystical poets in America and all over the world.]

Meditation is the act of restoring the balance between being and doing.

1. Correct thought: avoiding covetousness, the wish to harm others and wrong views (like thinking: actions have no consequences, I never have any problems, there are no ways to end suffering etc.)

2. Correct speech: avoid lying, divisive and harsh speech and idle gossip.

3. Correct actions: avoid killing, stealing and sexual misconduct

4. Correct livelihood: try to make a living with the above attitude of thought, speech and actions.

5. Correct understanding: developing genuine wisdom.

[The last three aspects refer mainly to the practice of meditation]
6. Correct effort: after the first real step we need joyful perseverance to continue.

7. Correct mindfulness: try to be aware of the "here and now", instead of dreaming in the "there and then".

8. Correct concentration: to keep a steady, calm and attentive state of mind.



Right Speech - Samma Vacca
1. Abstaining from false speech (Speaking the truth)
2. Abstaining from slanderous speech (Avoiding malicious talk)
3. Abstaining from harsh speech
4. Abstaining from idle chatter



Meditation:

May my words be true;
May my words be just -- fair to all concerned;
May my words be endearing;
May my words be well-spoken -- may they bring no harm to me or to others.