Middle Way Buddhist Association

 

中道佛學社

 

 

Seated Buddha Statue  in Thailand

 

 

May Meeting with Guest Speaker:  Bhante Upananda
When:
Sunday, May 25, 2008, 9:30 AM  (Sunday this time!)
 
Where:
Chinese Community Church
4600 78th Ave., N. Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Park , FL 33781
(727) 455-1056

Map

 
Description:
 
Meditation 9:30-10:20 am

Dhamma Talk and Discussion with Bhante Upananda 10:30 - 11:55 am

Pot Luck Lunch and Socializing 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Bhante Upananda

Menu (you can check what others are bringing)

Place: Chinese Community Church
4600 78th Ave., N.
Pinellas, Park FL 33781

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Middle Way Buddhist Association

 

Place: Chinese Community Church

                  4600 78 Ave., N.

                  Pinellas Park, Fl 33778

  

           Contact:  Lily  (941) 306-3358 

                           or Tom  (727) 455-1056

 

Everyone is Welcome!

 

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Middle Way Buddhist Association

4600 78th Ave., N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781-2427

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(727) 585-1311

 

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Photos from Meetings

 

 

Meditation Session April 14, 2007



 

 Bhante Dhammawansha Teaching Wisdom Class in English

 

 

 

Dr. Charles Shieh Teaching Wisdom Class in Chinese

 

 

Everyone was very relaxed and had fun.
 

 

 

 

Group Photo at 8th Session with the Ven. Jian Zong
 


Pictures From Jian Zong Talk and Lunch

Say Lee's Blog on Ven. Jian Zong Meditation

Say Lee's Blog on Dr. Peter Chang

Jian Hu Lecture and 3 Refuges Photos

Say Lee's Blog on Ven Jian Hu Lecture

Summer Camp 2008 Information

Summer Camp Photo Postcards

Camp Photos Set 2

Say Lee's Blog on Release of Life and Dharma Talk by Bhante
 

Say Lee's blog on 7th session

 

Summer Camp Photo Postcards

 

Discussion with Bhante June 16, 2007

 

Say Lee's blog entry for June 16, 2007

 

Discussion with Bhante May 19, 2007

 

Say Lee's blog entry for May 19, 2007

 

Photos from April 14

 

Say Lee's article for April 14, 2007

 

 Photos From March 10

           

  Say Lee's blog entry for March 10, 2007

 

Photos from March 3   

 

  Say Lee's blog entry for March 3, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ~~~ Member Feedback ~~~

  From Say Lee: http://globallee.blogspot.com/2007/05/4th-meditationdharma-discussion-of-mwba.html

  From Say Lee:  http://globallee.blogspot.com/2007/03/middle-way.html

  From Shelle: "Beyond my expectations. Wonderful experience. Can't wait for next meeting. "

  From Say Lee: http://globallee.blogspot.com/2007/03/middle-way-session-2-wisdom-compassion.html

 

 

Please RSVP by filling out our registration form below or call us:

 

         Lily Lee (941) 306-3358 (Chinese and English)

         Tom Lacey (727) 455-1056 (English only)

 

Please join the Middle Way Buddhist Association. You will receive our Newsletter! You will also receive courtesy calls about meetings, any schedule changes etc.

 

 

 

Announcements & Calendar

 

(What you can do any day of the month)
 

April, 2007

Description

April 1,  6PM  Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society Sutra of the Eight Realizations talk by Chih Shin Shieh
April 8,  6PM  Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society Sutra of the Eight Realizations talk by Chih Shin Shieh
April 14, 9:30 AM, Middle Way Buddhist Association Meditation, Chan Talk by C. S. Shieh, and Veggie Lunch 
April 15,  6PM  Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society Sutra of the Eight Realizations talk by Chih Shin Shieh
April 16-25  Miami Meditation Retreat 2007 Sayalay Dimplankara Miami Meditation Retreat
April 22,  6PM  Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society Sutra of the Eight Realizations talk by Chih Shin Shieh
April 28, 11AM-5PM Buddhist Peace Fellowship Change Your Mind Day Fort Desoto Park Shelter #7
April 29,  6PM  Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society Sutra of the Eight Realizations talk by Chih Shin Shieh

May, 2007

Description

May 19, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Association Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

June, 2007

Description

June 2, 4PM Unity Church, Sarasota --Vesak Day Celebration of the Buddha's Birth and Enlightenment
June 16, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Association Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

July, 2007

Description

July 5-9   Buddhist Summer Camp (Orlando) 2007 Florida Buddhist Summer Camp
July 9, 7PM Middle Way Buddhist Association Talk by Ven. Jian Hu, Chung Tai Zen Center
July 10, 7PM Middle Way Buddhist Association Q&A Session by Ven. Jian Hu, Chung Tai Zen Center

August, 2007

Description

August 18, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Association Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

September, 2007

Description

September 15, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

October, 2007

Description

October 20, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with TBA, and Veggie Lunch 

November, 2007

Description

Nov. 26 7 PM, Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with the Ven. Jian Hu

December, 2007

Description

December 15, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

January, 2008

Description

January 19, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

February, 2008

Description

February 23, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

March, 2008

Description

March 15, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Bhante, and Veggie Lunch 

April, 2008

Description

April 19, 9:30 AM Middle Way Buddhist Assoc. Meditation, Dhamma Talk with Sister, and Veggie Lunch 

 

 

Other Local Events

 

 

 Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society
1518 South Haven Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764

Half Day Retreat

Saturday
March 8, 2008
8:30 AM - Noon.
 

Pot luck — Please bring a dish to share.

Our half day retreats include
  chanting,
    sitting and walking meditation,
      dhamma discussion
        light tai chi or yoga exercise.
          wonderfully delicious food!
 

 

http://dwms.org/                  DWMS Calendar

 

 

 

Vesak

Our Celebration of the Buddha's 2,552 Anniversary
of Birth and Enlightenment

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Unitarian Universalists Church of Clearwater

The Unitarian Universalists Church of Clearwater is located across Nursery from our Vihara at 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764.  See our map.
                                                             

 

Everyone is welcome!

 

 

Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society
1518 South Haven Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764

 

 

 

"Happy is the Birth of Buddha"
2008 Vesak Celebrations
Organized by
Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center (SBMC)
5908 67 Ave, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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Dear Friends in Dhamma,
You are cordially invited to come and share our spiritual joy at this noble event
Taking place
On


May 31, 2008: 5.00 pm-8.00pm
At
Chinese Community Church
4600 78th Ave N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781-2427


With insightful Dharma talks and meditation sessions by

Chief Guest of the Event,
Venerable Kahawatte Siri Sumedha
Dharma Teacher & Asst. General Secretary,
Mahabodhi Society of India

Venerable Dhammawansha
Abbot, President, Dharma Teacher & Meditation Instructor,
Dhammawheel Meditation Society, Clearwater, Florida


Venerable Upananda
Resident Meditation Instructor & Dharma Teacher,
Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center
&
Abbot & President of the Board of Trustees,
Ehipassiko Buddhist Centre, Calgary, AB, Canada
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(A detailed program schedule shall be communicated in due course.)
For info, please, contact SBMC
At
(727) 744-4377 or sbmcflorida@gmail.com
Thank you,
Yours in Dhamma,
Venerable Bhikkhuni Sudarshana,
Abbess & President,
Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center (SBMC)

 


The Middle Way Buddhist Association is a non-political organization run on a volunteer basis for benevolent purposes, to foster  peace, understanding and compassion among all people, without any discrimination or prejudice. All are welcome.
The Middle Way Buddhist Association is a  501(c)3 Not For Profit Organization.