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Introduction
Life is an endless journey progressing from delusion to wisdom, and finally to Great Liberation. To lead a happy life, it is important to have a spiritual focus and strong direction to one’s spiritual work.
Buddhism is a religion of love and wisdom based upon the
historical Buddha Shakyamuni’s realization that all beings are endowed with innate Enlightenment. Buddhism teaches people to turn to their inner resources for the actualization of this Enlightenment. It teaches that like the experience of pure love, truth is ineffable. So we are encouraged to experience the truth of our utmost heart, moment to moment. Hence, the Buddhist journey is to discover unborn Buddhamind in our everyday lives, and to honor the Buddhamind of all beings.Such a wayfaring requires a commitment to the tradition and faith in oneself. Your membership in Still Point helps to support this practice, in this location, at this time. If you benefit from Still Point, please consider becoming a member.
"Let it always be your wish that all beings be well and happy and not suffer injustice, and never allow resentment or ill-will to make you unhappy." --Ven. Samu Sunim
Membership
Members are asked to pledge the amount that they will contribute to Still Point for the year. The suggested amount is 2% of your annual income. We understand that individual circumstances vary and that not everyone can give at this level, while some may be able to give more. Each person is asked to consider his or her own situation and pledge accordingly. No one will be refused membership due to inability to pay. Payments can be made monthly, quarterly or annually. Members receive 20% discounts on workshops, classes, and retreats. Membership in Still Point is open to everyone.
In addition to the Sunday public services, members may attend the 9 a.m. service offered each Sunday – which includes private interviews with the guiding teacher – as well as the 7 p.m. service on Wednesday. Members are urged to attend as many member sittings as possible to strengthen their practice.
To become a member, one should first take the Introductory Meditation Course to learn the postures and protocol used at the temple (although this is not mandatory).
Schedule
For the public as well as members:
Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Mindful parenting group every month, usually on the third
Sunday Services for members:
Sundays at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Retreats
There are half-day retreats on the first Saturday of most months throughout the year. These provide special opportunities to deepen one’s spiritual practice. In addition, each of the four seasons features a longer retreat: five days in Summer and Winter, and three days in Spring and Autumn.
Sangha Meetings
Annual member’s meetings are held each Winter. These provide an opportunity for the sangha (community) to hear about the fiscal health of the temple, and to discuss any major issues that may surface over the course of the year.
Buddhist Holidays
Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, December
Parinirvana Day, March
(celebrates the Buddha’s passing into perfect Nirvana)
Buddha’s Birthday, May
Ullambana Day, July
(memorial day for the deceased)
view complete Temple Events Calendar
Other Services offered
Wedding and Commitment Ceremonies
Baby Blessings
Precept-Taking Ceremony
Death Bed Services
Funeral and Memorial Services
Volunteer Spirit and Work Practice
An expression of gratitude and oneness, volunteer service is an integral part of spiritual and religious life. There are sangha work days from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. one Sunday of every month.
Still Point Zen Buddhist Seminary
The seminary is a three-year training program of practice, study and service for those interested in becoming Dharma teachers. Typical prererequisites are membership, attendance of at least one three- or five-day retreat, and at least one year of practice in the One Sangha program.
Six Paramitas
Dana Paramita: May I be generous and helpful.
Sila Paramita: May I be pure and virtuous.
Ksanti Paramita: May I be patient. May I be able to bear and forbear the wrongs of others.
Virya Paramita: May I be strenuous, energetic, and persevering.
Dhyana Paramita: May I practice meditation and attain concentration and oneness to serve all beings.
Prajna Paramita: May I gain wisdom and be able to give the benefit of my wisdom to others.
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