Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - No meeting


Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)

Summer vacation break - no meeting this month
Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration: introduction
May 4
Right Concentration: review
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013 meeting - Right Speech


Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)

Meeting date: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 4-6pm
Topic: Right Speech
Topics:
- what is Right Speech?
- Right Speech situations at school and work
Panelists includes Olivia Leong (leader), Leo Myo, Khin Aung and Grace Tam

 PowerPoint presentation: pdf file   

 Contact: tbya.usa@gmail.com

Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana
May 4
Right Concentration: practice suggestions
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Saturday, May 4, 2013 meeting - Right Concentration: practice suggestions & tips


Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)

Meeting date: Saturday, May 4, 2013,  4-6pm
Topic: Right Concentration: meditation suggestions & tips
Leader: Li Chan
Topics:
- what are the practical benefits of concentration meditation?
- what is Right Concentration and its relationship to the other factors of the Noble Eightfold Path?
- practical meditation tips and suggestions
- how can I fight drowsiness when I meditate?
- what should I be doing when I meditate?
- how does it feel to go into 1st jhana?
- is jhana mastery necessary for enlightenment?
- what is the relationship between concentration and vipassana meditations?

Location: Dhamma Hall, Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA

Blog: http://tbya-usa.blogspot.com
Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana
May 4
Right Concentration: practice suggestions & tips
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013 meeting - Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana


Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)

Meeting date: Saturday, April 6, 2013,  4-6pm
Topic: Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana
Leader: Li Chan
Guest teacher: Nikki Mirghafori has studied samatha and vipassana under the supervision of Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw, who authorized her to teach both.  She is a teacher-in-training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center as well as Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.  She has a Ph.D. in computer science from UC Berkeley and has had an active career as a research scientist. 

Abstract:
This session will be a mix of lecture, guided meditation, interactive dialogue (both in pairs and the whole group), and Q/A.  Please come prepared not just to listen, but also to practice and discuss.   The topics we will touch on:
- Intention for this practice
- Why concentration
- What is meditative absorption (jhana)
- Why and why not practice jhanas
- Preparatory practices
- Instructions for breath meditation
- Working with common obstacles
- Jhanic factors, the first jhana, and beyond

Location: Dhamma Hall, Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA

Blog: http://tbya-usa.blogspot.com
Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana
May 4
Right Concentration: practice suggestions
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Saturday, March 2, 2013 meeting - Right Mindfulness: review


Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)

Meeting date: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 4-6pm
Topic: Right Mindfulness: review

Teacher: Eugenia Kaw, Ph.D., former yogi at Panditarama (Yangon) and teacher at Tathagata Meditation Center (TMC, San Jose)

Subtopics:
- Feedback/questions about mindfulness meditation experience for past 30-days
- Instruction: Mindfulness practice in daily life
- Practice session
- Questions & Answers

Location: Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA
Contact: tbya.usa@gmail.com
Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration:  From Samadhi to Jhana
May 4
Right Concentration: review
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Saturday, February 2, 2013 meeting - Right Mindfulness: introduction


Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)

Meeting date: Saturday, February 2, 2013,  4-6pm
Topic: Right Mindfulness: introduction
Teacher: Eugenia Kaw, Ph.D., former yogi at Panditarama (Yangon) and teacher at Tathagata Meditation Center (TMC, San Jose)
Subtopics:
- Purpose of mindfulness meditation
- Instruction: Mahasi technique of mindfulness meditation
- Practice session
- Questions & Answers

Location: Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA

Blog: http://tbya-usa.blogspot.com
Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration: introduction
May 4
Right Concentration: review
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Saturday, January 5, 2013 meeting - Fundamentals of Buddhism

Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)
Meeting date: Saturday, January 5, 2013,  4-6pm
Topic: Fundamentals of Buddhism
Location: Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA
Blog: http://tbya-usa.blogspot.com
Contact: tbya.usa@gmail.com

Discussion Topics
Start the new year with a multimedia review of the fundamental teachings of the Buddha in 2 hours. Feel free to invite your non-Buddhist friends who may be interested in learning about Buddhism.
1. Rebirth and kamma
2. The goal of Buddhism
3. Short history of Buddhism
4. The basic teachings of the Buddha: The Four Noble Truths
5. Comparison of Theravada Buddhism with other Buddhist sects
Discussion leader: Li Chan

Here is the calendar of topics planned for 2013:
Month-Day
Discussion topic
January 5
Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
February 2
Right Mindfulness: introduction
March 2
Right Mindfulness: review
April 6
Right Concentration: introduction
May 4
Right Concentration: review
June 1
Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
July
No meeting (vacation)
August
No meeting (TBSA week)
September 7
Right Action & Right Livelihood
October 5
Right View
November 2
Right Thought
December 7
Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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