Hello, all. 481Dharma was disbanded last year due to my intensive work/school schedule. However, I have since graduated and find myself with a bit more free time these days, so I have a new blogsite up and am considering putting together a new meditation group. It would be a bit different from 481, which primarily focused on vipassana meditation. I used to be a Zen practitioner and have recently gone back to those roots. So the new group would involve the practice of zazen, which is sitting meditation as found in the Japanese school of Soto Zen.
If anyone is interested, the new blog address is www.zenbastard.blogspot.com.
This is where I'm putting all my current ideas and essays. It's also where I will be posting information about the new group if I can get it off the ground.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Saturday, October 24, 2009
No Meeting Today (Oct. 24th)
Hi, everybody. I don't know if anyone will check this blog before going to the studio this morning but I thought I'd give it a try. 481Dharma won't be getting together today. Today being Saturday, October 24th.
I apologize for the late notice. I'm sure some of you won't see this and will be frustrated when you get to the studio and it's locked. I'm very sorry and I wish I could be there. Unfortunately, I've been running myself ragged this week with school and work and I'm starting to feel under the weather again. I desperately need to get some rest.
So, my apologies again. I hope no one is too inconvenienced by this. I should be back on track for Tuesday night's meeting and I hope to see everyone there.
I apologize for the late notice. I'm sure some of you won't see this and will be frustrated when you get to the studio and it's locked. I'm very sorry and I wish I could be there. Unfortunately, I've been running myself ragged this week with school and work and I'm starting to feel under the weather again. I desperately need to get some rest.
So, my apologies again. I hope no one is too inconvenienced by this. I should be back on track for Tuesday night's meeting and I hope to see everyone there.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
NYC Break
481Dharma will not be meeting Tuesday the 25th or Saturday the 29th. I'll be in NYC with my wife celebrating her 30th birthday. Word! Hope everyone is doing well and I'll see you when I get back.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
No Meeting Today
481Dharma will not be meeting today, Saturday July 25th. I repeat, the 11-12:30 group is canceled today. I don't know if anyone will read this before leaving for the studio, but I certainly hope so. I apologize for the trouble. We will still be meeting next Tuesday evening as scheduled.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Check It
Check this article out.
It's a great explanation of what's going on with American Buddhism these days, and why it's so different from what's come before. This movement is what I want 481Dharma to be a part of.
It's a great explanation of what's going on with American Buddhism these days, and why it's so different from what's come before. This movement is what I want 481Dharma to be a part of.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
A Site For Sore Eyes
The 481 website went live on Monday. It can be found at www.481dharma.com.
I'm thinking of doing an "Intro to Meditation" type of class. Jan Byrd at Metta Yoga brought this up to me. Even though I make it a point to state that beginners are always welcome, she thinks maybe some people stay away because they've never meditated and they don't want to come into an already established group. That's a valid point. Despite reassuring beginners that they can come anytime, maybe people would feel more comfortable if there were classes aimed directly at them.
These classes will probably come into being in the next 2 weeks or so. I'll keep everyone posted.
I'm thinking of doing an "Intro to Meditation" type of class. Jan Byrd at Metta Yoga brought this up to me. Even though I make it a point to state that beginners are always welcome, she thinks maybe some people stay away because they've never meditated and they don't want to come into an already established group. That's a valid point. Despite reassuring beginners that they can come anytime, maybe people would feel more comfortable if there were classes aimed directly at them.
These classes will probably come into being in the next 2 weeks or so. I'll keep everyone posted.
Monday, June 22, 2009
New Information
Hello, all. I have some updates for 481 to impart. Starting June 30th, I'm adding a second weekly meeting of the meditation group. So we'll be keeping the Saturday 11-12:30 meetings but we'll also be getting together every Tuesday evening from 7:15pm til 8:45 pm.
Also, Jan, the owner of Metta Yoga where we meet, is offering a special class on Tuesdays in July. Introduction to Yoga will meet July 7th, 14th, 21st and 27th from 6-7pm. Cost is $25 at the first class for the whole program or $10 per class. You can register at her website, which can be accessed off to your right there under "Cool Stuff." Click on Metta Yoga and sign on up. We'd love to see some people come out to the yoga class and then stay for the 481Dharma meditation group. The meditation group remains free, as always.
And, lastly, a 481Dharma website will be going up in a few days, hopefully by the end of this week. The address will be www.481dharma.com and I'll make another post when it's all the way up and running.
Also, Jan, the owner of Metta Yoga where we meet, is offering a special class on Tuesdays in July. Introduction to Yoga will meet July 7th, 14th, 21st and 27th from 6-7pm. Cost is $25 at the first class for the whole program or $10 per class. You can register at her website, which can be accessed off to your right there under "Cool Stuff." Click on Metta Yoga and sign on up. We'd love to see some people come out to the yoga class and then stay for the 481Dharma meditation group. The meditation group remains free, as always.
And, lastly, a 481Dharma website will be going up in a few days, hopefully by the end of this week. The address will be www.481dharma.com and I'll make another post when it's all the way up and running.
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