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Fellow Seekers of the Dhamma, Due to unforeseen circumstances, this month's Buddha Study has been moved to April 27, 2024, same place, same time. Buddha Study, formally known as Buddhism 101 is a monthly offering of basic Buddhist teachings extended toward those interested in Buddhism, new and old who would like an opportunity to learn more. When: April…
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Belongings: Teaching in Virginia Beach in October, 2022, Ven. Chuc Thanh said “The Buddha teaches us that we only possess our belongings (including our money) temporarily. There are five entities that can take our possessions from us: Fire can destroy them; Flood can carry them away; Thieves can steal them;…
Read moreStop Searching: Teaching in Virginia Beach, Ven. Chuc Thanh advised that “When we stop searching, we will be free. The practice helps us to stop searching, to live in the moment, to be free.” What definition do you think Chuc Thanh is applying to "searching" in this advice? Is there…
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Learning Buddhism: Teaching at a retreat in Virginia Beach in 2017, Venerable Chuc Thanh told the sangha “Learning about Buddhism is not about escaping death. It is about approaching death, living life, with peace and happiness.” At a gathering in North Carolina in 2016 he said “Practice is not gaining. …
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