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NEW MEDITATION GROUP! GRANT PARK MEDITATION AT QUANG MINH TEMPLE
Grant Park Meditation, Atlanta's Intown Mindfulness Group at Quang Minh Temple, invites you to practice meditation and learn more about the philosophy behind our mind and happiness. This new English-language meditation center at the oldest Vietnamese Buddhist temple in the state, is conveniently located inside the perimeter between Zoo Atlanta / Downtown ATL, and East Atlanta Village.
Wednesday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation
First Wednesdays of the Month, next date: December 4, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Teacher: Geshe Ngawang Phende
Geshe Ngawang Phende, a resident Tibetan monk at the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Brookhaven, will lead our Dharma Talk and meditation. Having recently shared teachings on transforming emotions, Geshe-la will continue to guide us in working with emotions in daily life. This session will conclude with a brief meditation led by Geshe-la to dedicate the practice for the benefit of all beings.
Sunday Afternoon Basic Guided Meditation
Second Sundays of the Month , next date: December 8, 2 PM - 3 PM
Facilitator: Chris Yoder
Chris has been directly involved with Georgia Buddhist Summer Camp since it began more than twelve years ago. A dedicated practitioner of many traditions, Chris will lead a meditation focusing on breath awareness, mindfulness, and compassion. This practice will include both seated and walking meditation to enrich the experience.
*Visitors are also warmly invited to join our Vietnamese-language service at 11:30 AM Participants can engage in Vietnamese chanting, listen to sutra readings, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch with the community afterward.
These two sessions are open to everyone, whether you’re new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner. There is no charge; donations are welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you twice a month!
Grant Park Meditation, Atlanta's Intown Mindfulness Group at
Chua Quang Minh Temple
1168 Benteen Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
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Grant Park Meditation, Atlanta's Intown Mindfulness Group at Quang Minh Temple, invites you to practice meditation and learn more about the philosophy behind our mind and happiness. This new English-language meditation center at the oldest Vietnamese Buddhist temple in the state, is conveniently located inside the perimeter between Zoo Atlanta / Downtown ATL, and East Atlanta Village.
Wednesday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation
First Wednesdays of the Month, next date: December 4, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Teacher: Geshe Ngawang Phende
Geshe Ngawang Phende, a resident Tibetan monk at the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Brookhaven, will lead our Dharma Talk and meditation. Having recently shared teachings on transforming emotions, Geshe-la will continue to guide us in working with emotions in daily life. This session will conclude with a brief meditation led by Geshe-la to dedicate the practice for the benefit of all beings.
Sunday Afternoon Basic Guided Meditation
Second Sundays of the Month , next date: December 8, 2 PM - 3 PM
Facilitator: Chris Yoder
Chris has been directly involved with Georgia Buddhist Summer Camp since it began more than twelve years ago. A dedicated practitioner of many traditions, Chris will lead a meditation focusing on breath awareness, mindfulness, and compassion. This practice will include both seated and walking meditation to enrich the experience.
*Visitors are also warmly invited to join our Vietnamese-language service at 11:30 AM Participants can engage in Vietnamese chanting, listen to sutra readings, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch with the community afterward.
These two sessions are open to everyone, whether you’re new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner. There is no charge; donations are welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you twice a month!
Grant Park Meditation, Atlanta's Intown Mindfulness Group at
Chua Quang Minh Temple
1168 Benteen Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Join our Community:
Website
Buddhism Journey for Youth
Online Zoom group for Young Adults (High School Seniors, College Students, Recent Graduates, and those still young at heart!)
Saturday afternoons, all welcome
Email us info@georgiameditation.org to get the Zoom link or Register Here
Online Zoom group for Young Adults (High School Seniors, College Students, Recent Graduates, and those still young at heart!)
Saturday afternoons, all welcome
Email us info@georgiameditation.org to get the Zoom link or Register Here
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Experience a week-long residential Buddhist mindfulness retreat
Dec 14 - 22, 2024 for all adults at Dharma Realm Buddhist University in northern California
extension.drbu.edu/guanyin.html
Guided meditation session, all welcome, Sunday November 17 at 10am at Dharma Jewel Monastery Atlanta!
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Meditation Groups Now Welcoming You at Dharma Jewel monastery!
--> Beginner's Meditation Class: Free 5-month consecutive weekly course with guided meditation practice and introduction to Buddhism lectures. Come learn about Zen meditation!
--> Children's class: Great for kids around ages 5 - 12 and parents/family, Sundays at 10am (Next: January 12, 2025)
--> Open drop-in one hour guided meditation, select Sundays at 10am All welcome any week, no experience needed. Next: 11/17 2024
--> Chinese Buddhist Ceremonies (Sunday Services): Mindful chanting of sutras and mantras, bilingual and all welcome, next Sunday January 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 12pm
Dharma Jewel Monastery
2550 Henderson Mill Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30345
Landline Phone: 770-939-5008 http://www.dharmajewel.us
--> Beginner's Meditation Class: Free 5-month consecutive weekly course with guided meditation practice and introduction to Buddhism lectures. Come learn about Zen meditation!
--> Children's class: Great for kids around ages 5 - 12 and parents/family, Sundays at 10am (Next: January 12, 2025)
--> Open drop-in one hour guided meditation, select Sundays at 10am All welcome any week, no experience needed. Next: 11/17 2024
--> Chinese Buddhist Ceremonies (Sunday Services): Mindful chanting of sutras and mantras, bilingual and all welcome, next Sunday January 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 12pm
Dharma Jewel Monastery
2550 Henderson Mill Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30345
Landline Phone: 770-939-5008 http://www.dharmajewel.us
VeGreen Noodle Vegan Restaurant in Buford: YUMMY!
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All the family-owned local VeGreen restaurants are yummy! Asian-inspired cuisine and entirely plant based food. Check out the original Vegreen is in Duluth; VeGreen2Go has a dining room and is also in Duluth, Vegreen Burger is in the Town Center Mall at Kennesaw, and now VeGreen Noodle is near the Mall of Georgia!
Vegreen Noodle 2660 Mall of Georgia Blvd Ste #100A, Buford, GA 470-238-8000 / vegreennoodle.com At Vegreen Noodle, our menu has a mix of familiar favorites like "Sesame Chicken" and "Mongolian Beef" alongside some tasty surprises like our "Black Truffle Fried Rice" and "Veggie Pepper Steak." Plus, don't miss our hearty noodle soups, they're cozy and full of flavor. And we're excited to offer a variety of vegan sushi rolls, which is pretty unique since most sushi places focus on seafood. And finish it off with a delicious vegan mango smoothie! |
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Why does Buddhism encourage vegetarianism? For hundreds of thousands of years, The stew in the pot has boiled up A resentment very hard to level. If you want to know why There are wars in the world, Just listen to the haunting cries that come From a slaughterhouse at midnight. Read more here: https://sunnyvale.ctzen.org/wiki/dharma-gems/dharma-lectures/buddhism-and-vegetarianism-by-grand-master-weichueh/ |
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Looking to practice mindfulness and meditation around the Atlanta Georgia area? Here are some groups you can try out, they're all different!
Drepung Loseling Monastery - Beginner's guided meditation Sundays at 11am, all welcome.
https://drepung.org/
Roswell Insight Meditation Community - Mondays at 7pm on Zoom only
http://roswellinsightmeditation.org/
Buddhanara Temple - Saturdays at 9am, Zen meditation practice, 2197 Gravel Springs Road, Buford GA 30519
Atlanta Pure Land Association Mietoville - Sunday mornings, Mindful recitation (Amitabha Buddha name chanting is in Chinese but you don't need to know Chinese), 2800 Simpson Circle, Norcross GA 30071
Grant Park Meditation - Atlanta's In-Town Mindfulness Practice Group at Chua Quang Minh Temple
First Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm and second Sunday of the month at 2pm
www.grantparkmeditation.org
Drepung Loseling Monastery - Beginner's guided meditation Sundays at 11am, all welcome.
https://drepung.org/
Roswell Insight Meditation Community - Mondays at 7pm on Zoom only
http://roswellinsightmeditation.org/
Buddhanara Temple - Saturdays at 9am, Zen meditation practice, 2197 Gravel Springs Road, Buford GA 30519
Atlanta Pure Land Association Mietoville - Sunday mornings, Mindful recitation (Amitabha Buddha name chanting is in Chinese but you don't need to know Chinese), 2800 Simpson Circle, Norcross GA 30071
Grant Park Meditation - Atlanta's In-Town Mindfulness Practice Group at Chua Quang Minh Temple
First Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm and second Sunday of the month at 2pm
www.grantparkmeditation.org
Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc.
Beginner's Guided Meditation
Sundays at 11am (Chai Tea social back on the 1st Sunday of the month too!)
Both in person and online!
Parking is available behind the center at John Lewis Elementary School
All welcome to these events at Atlanta's Tibetan Buddhist meditation center and temple
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm (in person only)
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am (in person only)
- The Foundations Series Retreat and The Lamrim Series, monthly on Saturdays
Details at www.drepung.org/changing/Calendar/Current.htm
In Person and Online on FB, Youtube, and Vimeo Live
Beginner's Guided Meditation
Sundays at 11am (Chai Tea social back on the 1st Sunday of the month too!)
Both in person and online!
Parking is available behind the center at John Lewis Elementary School
All welcome to these events at Atlanta's Tibetan Buddhist meditation center and temple
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm (in person only)
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am (in person only)
- The Foundations Series Retreat and The Lamrim Series, monthly on Saturdays
Details at www.drepung.org/changing/Calendar/Current.htm
In Person and Online on FB, Youtube, and Vimeo Live
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American Buddhist music and folk songs! Our newest album, Dharma Radio, with artists Reverend Heng Sure and Friends is available now on Apple iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, free from Good Karma Music, and more.
New to Buddhism? Start here, with lots of Q&A, guided meditation audio podcasts free to download or stream, and Tibetan Buddhism study guide!
The Buddhist Text Translation Society is the premiere place to get sutra texts, commentaries, and other Mahayana Buddhist books in English and various other languages.
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The next Georgia Buddhist Scholarship and Southern Buddhist Scholarships application will be announced spring 2025
Details here: Youth Recipients Supported by Emory Buddhist Club and Harvard University Buddhist Alumni Society
www.buddhistclub.org and www.harvardbuddhism.org |
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Meditation/mindfulness has many benefits, but it is not merely relaxing, sitting, or concentrating. In Buddhism, meditation means building up good habits of the mind -- an active way to transform our thoughts and views to nurture our compassion and to see clearly. Buddhist practices such as meditation allow us to leave behind our false projections and uncover the wisdom to be free from negative motivations such as greed, anger, and ignorance. Understanding reality lets us develop our wholesome virtues and attain liberation.
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Photos from Meditation Events at Dharma Jewel Monastery Atlanta
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Meditation/mindfulness is a tool that can help us calm our minds, relieve stress, and become healthier. Yet it is not the same as merely relaxing or focusing -- it is an active process to develop and habituate ourselves to positive qualities such as altruistic love and compassion, a starting point to find the root causes of our problems and change them. In Buddhism, meditation gives us the framework that helps us to develop our full potential by understanding the true nature of reality. To be awakened means to see reality as it actually is, not as we think it is, not trapped by our ego, misconceptions, and prejudices. A clear mind is the source of the penetrating wisdom of deep insight -- one that dispels greed, anger, and delusions; one that truly understands cause and effect, interdependence, and impermanence; and thus uncovers the inherent wisdom within. This true wisdom brings us freedom and liberation from sufferings.
But don't just take our word for it. Come try out meditation with us! Even the Buddha himself never claimed to be a god, and said not to rely solely on blind faith of his teachings -- in fact, he encouraged free inquiry, and everything can be personally experienced! In Buddhism, we must practice the path ourselves, as we are responsible for our own thoughts and actions. Only through our own cultivation can we generate boundless compassion and deep insight -- e.g., reading cookbooks or looking at photos of food does not cure our hunger, we must actually choose to eat! |
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