Ames Buddhist Mahasangha

American Zen

Ames Buddhist Mahasangha is an ecumenical American Buddhist sangha (with primarily Korean Soen and Vietnamese Thiền lineage roots). As a modern American sangha, we vow to act with compassion, wisdom and equity, to share resources, and to build relationships that empower liberation from dukkha. We teach beginning and advanced meditation practices, hold retreats, and work together to support each other. We are based in Ames, Iowa, but include members across the country. We hold many of our meetings both in-person and over the Internet. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Events

Letting Go of What Doesn't Serve You: A One-Day Retreat

Saturday, November 1, 8:00 - 5:00, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, 1015 N. Hyland

Autumn is a time of letting go and returning to the roots that sustain us. Please join us for a one-day meditation retreat hosted by the Ames Buddhist Mahasangha. The day will incorporate yoga, meditation instruction, talks, and discussion to help us let go of negative habits of mind while cultivating positive mental and emotional states. This is for all levels, with no prior experience necessary. The afternoon will conclude with a Buddhist precepts ceremony at 4:00 that all may attend.

To register, please email ven.myeongil (at) gmail.com, and please state any food allergies or sensitivities.

Lunch and snacks/drinks will be provided. The cost is $50, and half-price scholarships are available.

What’s Happening

Buddhist Study Group

2nd and 4th Sundays, 4:30–6pm Central, hybrid in-person and Zoom. Beginning in September we are studying Thich Thien-An's book Zen Philosophy, Zen Practice. This is a kind of back-to-basics book and a nice way to begin again.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, 1015 Hyland Avenue, Ames IA 50014

Join online at https://tinyurl.com/uubsg (or call 312-626-6799, meeting ID: 204 489 222)

Zoom link and schedule available at Calendar – Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (uufames.org)

Weekly Meditation Practice

Sundays 6–7pm Central, hybrid in-person and Zoom. This group practices mindfulness and sitting meditation practices from a range of contemplative traditions. Beginners are always welcome!

We are currently reading and discussing the book, Lessons Learned at a Buddhist Monastery: Hwadu Slogans, and practicing the lesser-known hwadu technique.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, 1015 Hyland Avenue, Ames IA 50014

Join online: https://bit.ly/3mVpwGq (or call 312-626-6799, meeting ID: 258 912 292)

Zoom link and schedule available at Calendar – Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (uufames.org)

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