UU Buddhist Sangha November
In November, the UU Buddhist Sangha will continue to explore in depth the 26 thematic chapters in the revered scripture, The Dhammapada. Members selected their own translator from Pali with notes and references, which differ with each scholar. We decided to focus on verses from specific chapters which will be noted for each week’s agenda on Realm. If you wish to join us, you will need your own copy of the Dhammapada and prepare from the agenda we post on Realm for each Monday evening gathering on Zoom. The translators most selected by the sangha are Gil Fronsdal, Eknath Easwaran, Ananda Maitreya (Translator) & Thich Nhat Hanh (Foreword), but there are others, which makes for interesting interpretations and sharing. Since the sutra comprises a collection of “law verses” that encapsulate the teachings of the Buddha, focusing on ethical conduct and mental cultivation, the text emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, mindfulness, and the pursuit of wisdom to achieve enlightenment. How members apply these chapters and verses to their experience, insights and personal practice will guide our contributions to the meetings.
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