Po Jama Sangha

The Cake don’t bake itself! Sustain practice with a daylong retreat.

When?: Saturday November 9TH, 9:30- 4:30
Where?: Bolton Congregational Church, ( in the fellowship hall, behind the church). 229 Bolton Center RD, Bolton, CT.
Facilitated By Dharma Teacher Tom Duva (pojamasangha.com)

In this retreat we will co-create an atmosphere in which to Explore, and deepen our understanding of Dana Paramita, The perfection of generosity.
The First of the 6 Paramita’s, Dana(generosity), is referred to by
Zen Priest Norm Fischer as “The Gateway to the Bodhisattva Path”

Please dress for both indoor and possible outdoor practice.
Please bring a cold bagged lunch(Hot tea provided)
A cushion or bench for meditation(chair’s provided)
A body length blanket on which to lie down.
A friend!
A suggested donation of $20.00, for Bolton Congregational Church for use of the hall.(no one turned away for lack of fund’s)
Please RSVP to whitecladdiciple@gmail.com or with any questions you may have.
Feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested.

The Dharma is deep and lovely
Tom Duva

Befriending Everyday Life: A Buddhist Retreat

• Fri, Jul 26, 2019 4:00 PM Sun, Jul 28, 2019 2:00 PM
• Still Waters Retreat Center, Voluntown, CT

Together we will explore ways in which to support each other in being fully aware to all that is in the present, with all its textures and circumstances. Practicing curiosity about life instead of avoiding it, we can learn to see and let go of misperceptions and habits of mind that constrict and block us from truly living. Led by Dharma Teachers Tom Duva and Michael Geres, founders of the Pojama Sangha in Manchester, CT. pojamasangha.com

To register go to: Register soon as space is limited.

280 Shetucket Tpke, Voluntown, CT 06384 ·

(860) 543-3244

IMPORTANT! (Go to retreats and scroll down. If you register, DON’T FORGET THE DISCOUNT CODE.)

This is at an all-inclusive subsidized rate of $275 per participant single occupancy. Use the code PLUMVILLAGE to receive this rate, a $100 savings per guest.

For more information: Contact Joe Petrie at 860-289-8901 or joepetrie3@att.net

The first jewel is the Buddha. To take refuge in the Buddha is not to hide in the safety of a powerful being. Refuge in this situation is more like moving to a new perspective, to a new awareness of the possibility within us all. By taking refuge in the Buddha, we align ourselves with the ability to become a Buddha ourselves, to seek the capacity to be awakened to what the Buddha experienced. This precious jewel reminds us to find our own Buddha nature.

The Dharma is the path which follows the teaching of the Buddha, and which will ultimately lead to awakening. The Dharma teaches us compassion for ourselves and others through an understanding of The Four Noble Truths and leads to a release from fear and ignorance. The path involves embracing the teaching of the Buddha and applying that understanding to everyday life. The Dharma is called the second jewel.

The Sangha comprises those who come together in any size group to study, discuss, practice meditation with a desire to help and be helped by that group. The Buddha saw that the interaction with others who are on the path as being essential for practice. He saw this as being important for ordained monks as well as those of the general community. The Sangha is the third precious jewel.