Discovering the Path

Discovery of the Path

Taking Inspiration from The Buddha

I chose to study the Buddha’s life as the theme for the rains retreat (vassa) this year, and it has been deeply inspiring and engaging. The Pali suttas tell us that the Buddha described his experiences as a Path of discovery. The Path led to ultimate peace then. And it still does.

Each one of us has the opportunity to experience some measure of peace by applying ourselves to this Path of practice, whether it is the peace of a quiet mind, the peace of settling the body, or the peace of knowing that you are living an ethical life. There are many ways we can touch into it but, no matter which kind of peace we discover, we can see for ourselves that peace brings clarity too.

This week I will take some time for personal retreat, resting in silence and spending more time in meditation. I appreciate the offerings of meals and other supports while I am away from the computer. That said, I will still offer the weekly online meditations, and I hope to see many of you then.

With you on the Path,
Ayya Dhammadīpā

Buddhist Global Relief: Action to Feed the Hungry

On October 2, 2021

Autumn has arrived and that means it’s time for the annual fundraisers for BGR. This year, there will be one online “Action to Feed the Hungry” for the Pacific and Mountain regions. This event will feature talks by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Ven. Lekshe Tsomo, and Ven. Thubten Chodron, among others. The event will also feature presentations from our global partners, showing us firsthand the compassion that is enabled by contributions to BGR.

I hope you will join us for what promises to be an uplifting online event.

Autumn Gathering

Saturday, October 30, 10:30 am Eastern

Registration is now open for the Autumn Gathering, an event celebrating the completion of vassa and beginning of the fall teaching season. This gathering will bring together folks in person in Alexandria, Virginia and online from around the globe. I hope you will make time to join us for the joy of meeting with good Dharma friends. Learn more and find a link to the registration from on the blog.

Second Sunday with Insight Meditation Community Washington (IMCW)

Sunday, October 10th
11:00 am to 12:15 pm Eastern

Ayya will join IMCW Executive Director Trisha Stotler online for a chat about her Path of practice and how each of us discovers our Way. Learn more and register here.

Red Clay Sangha Day of Online Retreat

Saturday, November 6
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern

The fullness of life can feel like a spinning wheel, staying busy all the time but without the satisfaction of experiencing what’s meaningful. Yet Buddhism tells us that there is plenty of new territory to discover, right here within our own hearts and minds. Join us for a day of practice.

Additional talks are always available on the teachings pages of the website: audio and video.

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