UU Buddhist Sangha July 2025
New Members Join Buddhist Sangha
Our invitation for members resulted in some new faces we welcomed to our Zoom gatherings on Monday evening. We are now in the middle of Part I of BUDDHISM, A Concise Introduction with religion scholars Huston Smith and Philip Novak. Our study of core Buddhist concepts continues with historical divisions into Theravada, Mahayana, Vipassana, Tibetan, and Zen schools. These all have found their way into the west, which is why we chose these authors to study.
KUNDUN in July
Sunday July 6 is the 90th birthday of Tenzin Gyatso, HH Dalai Lama. We encourage all sangha members to stream the Martin Scorsese film KUNDUN (1997) for this occasion. It is the first feature film treatment (2 hrs 15 min) of the early life of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet. It was Oscar-nominated for Best Cinematography, Costume, Art, and Dramatic Score (by Philip Glass). Best enjoyed with yak butter tea and momos.
Explore Walking Meditation
We have been exploring walking meditation outside and individually, and sharing those experiences at meetings. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh from his Guide (1985). walking meditation can bring you joy and peace while you practice it. We recommend the labyrinth at UU as a perfect place to practice. You might find us there.
