SPRING RAIN SANGHA
DHARMA HOME STUDY PROGRAM
For those who are serious about liberation--”the heart's sure release” (as the Buddha called it)--the importance of having a solid grounding in Dharma teachings cannot be overemphasized.
The feedback about Spring Rain Sangha's first semester Home Study Program is still coming in. Here's a sampling (paraphrased):
- 'How wonderful to dive deeply into the Dharma. The readings were well chosen. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate.'
- 'Being able to study the Dhamma with a group of like-minded friends was very helpful. The light, joyful, open atmosphere was so pleasant.'
- 'I really feel I got a taste of the Dharma. The study program helped me understand it as never before. The balance of meditation, group interaction, questions and answers and socializing was ideal.'
Our next monthly meeting is January 27th, 2008. We will continue with readings of the suttas (original texts of the Buddha's teachings) as well as commentaries from respected teachers. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
- **daily meditation for a minimum of 40 minutes
- **uphold the Five Precepts and try to integrate them into our daily life
- **attend the monthly study group meetings
- **attend two multi-day SRS retreats per year
READINGS
“Eight Mindful Steps To Happiness” by Bhante Gunaratana
“The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to End Suffering” by Bhikkhu Bodhi
Those who did not participate in the first semester of the program will need to read the two books listed above to ready themselves for the second semester. To Register:
Please fill in the application and send payment of $25 with your application to:
Spring Rain Sangha
365 Roncesvalles Ave. #224
Toronto, On.
M6R 2M8
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