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Buddhism Lecture and Discussion Series
  

This monthly lecture and discussion series about Buddhism is held on the second Sunday of each month at 7:30 pm at Plymouth Meeting Friends. Each lecture is independent of  the others, and participants may attend at any time without necessarily having attended previous sessions.

2008 - 2009 Schedule

September 13
The Life of the Buddha
The journey to enlightenment of the Buddha. Frank Hoffman
October 11
What is Buddhism?
Is it a religion? A philosophy? A practice? Learn the basics of Buddhism. Bill Cunningham
November 8
The Four Noble Truths
The core Buddhist teachings on suffering, its cause, and its cessation. Bill Stauffer
December 13
Buddha Nature and Ebenezer Scrooge
Bah! Humbug! An unlikely comparison.
Bill Cunningham
January 10
Starting and Maintaining a Meditation Practice
Helpful hints for beginners and support for all of us.  Gail Zivin
 
February 14
The Eightfold Path
The fourth Noble Truth, the Buddha’s prescription for an end to suffering. Richard McKinney
March 14
Mindfulness
The disciplined practice to achieve awakening. Robin Carr
April 11
Lovingkindness Meditation
A meditation practice for opening the heart to compassion. Susan Wagner
May 9
Dependent Origination
The impermanence of everything David Carpenter
June 13
Buddhism and God
Is atheism part of Buddhist teachings? Glenn Wallis
July 11
Engaged Buddhism
Extending compassion toward social justice Dom Roberti
August 8

Applying Buddhist Practices to Caregiving
Extending healing and suppport as a Buddhist 
Julianna Lipschutz