Cultivate the Seven Key Attitudinal Factors of qualities of heart and mind that lay the foundation for mindfulness practice and for seeing and accepting things as they are as a first step to working wisely and compassionately with stress, pain, illness, and sorrow as well as life’s joys and pleasures-Jon Kabot-Zinn (One of America’s foremost [...]
Attitudes of the Mind and Heart
December 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Kathina and our Prayers for Peace
October 17th, 2008 · No Comments
On this occasion, we recognize the life of our Lord Shakyamuni Buddha, as you offer the robes this Kathina season remember the compassion that has been shown to you and allows each of us to offer towards each other the loving kindness and compassion modeled by Lord Buddha.
The Buddha set forth a path that [...]
Equanimity
October 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Dharma Speech delivered to the 10th Annual Oklahoma Buddhist Conference Held at the Oklahoma City University on October 4th. 2008
Living in a gulf coast community has its ups and downs. Just like every community anywhere. A 650 mile wide hurricane affects an enormous area. Wherever you travel your senses are overwhelmed by the damage [...]
AFTER THE STORM
September 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
Evacuation again; Why me?
Living in a gulf coast community has its ups and downs. Just like every community anywhere. A 650 mile wide hurricane affects a large area. The damage and debris is quite evident everywhere you venture. If the same storm had made its landfall on the east coast of US or Florida or [...]
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Federal Prison Visitation, Buddhist Dharma, & Chant
August 10th, 2008 · No Comments
[ July 8, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 22, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 12, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 26, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 9, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 23, 2008; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. October 14, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. October 28, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. November 11, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. November 25, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. December 9, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 24, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. April 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. April 28, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 12, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 26, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 9, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 23, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 28, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 25, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 8, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Bhante Kassapa carries out Prison Ministry to the Buddhist inmates of the Federal Penitentiary located in Beaumont TX. His visitation days are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. The visitation consists of a meditation time, chanting service, dharma discussion, instruction and walking meditation. Visitations are approximately 2 hours in length.
