Buddhism

[close] This group is devoted to the Buddhist practice of vipassana meditation in the Theravada tradition; sometimes referred to as mindfulness. - Jon Vipassana meditation, often referred to as "insight meditation," is an ancient practice that originates from the teachings of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. The term "Vipassana" means "to see things as they really are," and the practice is aimed at cultivating a deep awareness and understanding of the true nature of reality. - ChatGPT

[close] A place to discover our favorite Buddhist fiction, all in one place. What have you discovered? Share it here, and we can put together a great list of literature for our avid readers out there.

[close] We will read and discuss books on Buddhism and Buddhist practice as well as social engagement. We discuss the topics in order to share our insights and questions in order to create deeper community bonds and to better apply Buddhist wisdom in our daily lives. We are based from the Salt Lake City Sangha, but all are welcome to participate.

[close] Each month we'll read a different book, including books from Bird of Paradise Press, alongside related texts on Buddhist teachings, history, ethics, governance, philosophy, religion, preservation and translation. Group members can bring books that have inspired them for various reasons - these may be Buddhist texts or also texts from a topic that feels related to our discussions. This is a chance to reflect on the process of recording and preserving Buddhist teachings, as well as an opportunity to think about where these books fit into a broader library of ideas.