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MEDITATE AND DESTROY- NOW ON DVD!!!

2009-10-25T06:14:50Z

MEDITATE AND DESTROY is a 81 minute documentary about punk rock, spirituality, and inner rebellion through the eyes of bestselling author Noah Levine (Dharma Punx, Against the Stream). This powerful film examines the driving forces that transformed Levine from an addicted rebel into a Buddhist teacher and community leader. Tattoos, motorcycles, and an engaging punk rock soundtrack are featured in this inspirational story of finding new paths- even in our darkest hours.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE DVD:

http://www.meditateanddestroy.com

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MEDITATE AND DESTROY- Merch NOW AVAILABLE (hoodies, trucker hats, and more)!!!

2009-10-25T06:12:02Z

MEDITATE AND DESTROY MERCH STORE IS OPEN!!
SHOW YOUR INNER ANARCHIST!!

Are you a rabble rouser who has NO FEAR?

Like to make people STOP AND THINK?

Do you want to spread your love of meditation?

Want to simply like to give kudos to the film's
independent director??

If you answered YES to any of the above, then head on over to our Cafe Press Merch store to get hoodie, tote bag, tshirt, or other merch:

http://www.cafepress.com/docmerch

MEDITATE AND DESTROY is a documentary about punk rock, spirituality, and inner rebellion through the eyes of bestselling author Noah Levine (Dharma Punx, Against the Stream). This powerful film examines the driving forces that transformed Levine from an addicted rebel into a Buddhist teacher and community leader. Tattoos, motorcycles, and an engaging punk rock soundtrack are featured in this inspirational story of finding new paths- even in our darkest hours.

***Remember, all proceeds from our Cafe Press store go towards paying off the debt incurred while making MEDITATE AND DESTROY.

Feel good about supporting a GREAT cause and independent artists!!***

http://www.cafepress.com/docmerch

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Meditate and Destroy

2008-09-18T20:43:02Z

I'll be screening Meditate and Destroy in Norfolk Va on Thursday 25 September, 2008 at 730 pm if you are in the area and are interested in seeing the documentary followed by a short dharma talk, send me a pm and I'll be glad to give you futher details on this free event. There is limited seating so it's first come first served.

metta, box

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Back from my first 10 day

2008-05-20T17:19:36Z

I recently returned from a 10 day Vipassana retreat at North Fork and want to share my experience with the sangha.

My impressions are in my blog at :

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/template/pub%2Coc%2CDetail.vm?topicid=819c67fc-ef24-4e33-a6c7-f52fadbf45a1&plugin=blog&inst=3810538

namaste

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Stroke of insight

2008-05-20T00:42:25Z

An interesting perspective on consciousness, self, and many other ideas that come up in Buddhism, and things that Vinny's been talking about lately.
http://www.nowpublic.com/health/jill-bolte-taylor-my-stroke-insight
As I was watching the video I kept thinking to myself "So you're telling us to meditate" but she never does, exactly.

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Meditate and Destroy- Behind-the-Scenes Video!

2008-05-03T22:29:44Z

Hello Everyone,

Take a look at this behind-the-scenes video on the making of MEDITATE AND DESTROY!

This is our submission video for an amazing, radical, forward-thinking, killler film festival called From Here to Awesome.

We need your help immediately to help increase exposure for MEDITATE AND DESTROY and bring the film to cities across the U.S.

Here's how the From Here to Awesome film festival works.

This is not simply a film festival. It is a concerted effort to define the future of entertainment. There will be 10 winners who will get immediate distribution of their film in multiple platforms: theaters, mobile phones, living rooms, and the web. That means MEDITATE AND DESTROY will reach the goal of bringing the film DIRECTLY to YOU. Most film festivals do NOT offer extensive outreach directly to film fans. The concept here is very simple: the most popular films win!!

The problem we've discovered is that the system of distribution is an old model that doesn't work. Big media companies are the gatekeepers for literally thousands of filmmakers. While filmmaking is now democratized, film distribution is not. This situation needs to change.

We know MEDITATE AND DESTROY has a very large grassroots audience and we think EVERY single one of you should be able to see this film now.

<b>Please follow these simple steps to support M&D:

1). Watch the video.
http://www.fromheretoawesome.com/meditateanddestroy

2). Click on the link "NOTIFY ME OF SCREENINGS"

3). Comment, rate, and subscribe on Youtube and Myspace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zyCgcbElFE

4). Take action. Spread the links to EVERYONE you think would be interested.</b>

If you've already seen the film, please still follow the instructions above so more people can be exposed. You will NOT be spammed by signing up on the From Here to Awesome website.

Thank you so much for helping the world find peace through the dharma!!

Love,

Sarah

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Great page o' free Ajahn Brahm talks

2008-04-16T10:44:16Z

If you've never heard him before, he is a super-funny and compassionate monk...who happens to be the abbot of Serpentine Monastery, just outside Perth, Australia. He's from the Thai forest tradition and was a student of the late and esteemed Ajahn Chah (Kornfield was a student of his as well). Whatever...he is muy wise - and at times hsterical. Enjoy...

http://www.bswa.org/audio/podcast/AjahnBrahm.rss.php

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Integral Mashup - RadioKosmos1

2008-03-17T17:10:27Z

I wanted to make you aware of an audio file I put together last week which you may find interesting. I mixed together a voice track of Eckhart Tolle reading from "Practicing the Power of Now" with some super-mellow ambient jazz/electronica and some tones I produced with a binaural beat generator. For those of you unfamiliar with binaural beats you can read more about them on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural_beats

The whole track is just under 50 minutes. I would love it if you would give a listen (binaural beats require headphones) and let me know what you think.

http://arkady.indymedia.org/media/audio/integralmashups-RadioKosmos1.mp3

Warning: You should not attempt to operate heavy machinery while listening to this file!

;-)

metta,

obi-nine

PS. It's also available as an ogg file for those who are into all that.
http://arkady.indymedia.org/media/audio/integralmashups-RadioKosmos1.ogg

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freind needs a ride to oregon retreat

2007-07-02T20:20:38Z

Ride needed (or offered as I have a car), just
looking to share drive/gas to Oregon for
Noah/Vinny's retreat mid July? Please email
Lori at ecowitch@comcast . . . you may also
reach her as sWitch on tribe . . . thanks

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Photos from NYC Dharma Punx' Yattra to Northern India historical Buddhist sites.

2007-04-25T07:24:13Z

Dig 'em:
http://www.ringo.com/share.html?id=MSWgmO7aJTa0&origin=photoinvite
http://www.ringo.com/share.html?id=H8JBCqbNsrc0&origin=photoinvite
http://www.ringo.com/share.html?id=Cw6gKICbvfs0&origin=photoinvite
http://www.ringo.com/share.html?id=o58BoqYZjpu0&origin=photoinvite

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Meditation for engagement

2007-01-29T00:05:09Z

Hey Folks,

There is a new tribe (tribes.tribe.net/bpfyoungadults) for people interested in the Buddhist Peace Fellowship's Young Adults retreats (www.bpf.org/ya.html) combining meditation practice for sitting, walking, movement, and communication.

T

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Check out "Buddha Cab": a blog by my pal + Dharma Punx NYC's own '11th Hour Sol'

2006-10-07T09:09:30Z

dig it:
http://buddhacab.com/

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(Urban) BarnRazors Tribe!

2006-08-19T23:04:30Z

The Amish practice of "barn raising" is a wonderful community practice. While we may not be ready to grow beards, wear homespun bonnets or give up our technology, we do want to follow this admirable example of spirit-in-action.

Let's all help one another. Together, we can fix up that room, redo that yard, build that shed, clean up that garage... All while building community and making friends. This is the Gift Economy actualized!

tribes.tribe.net/barnrazors

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ELYSEUM Bios!

2006-06-15T08:31:13Z

DAYUM!
We look GOOOOOOOOD!

http://www.heroesandpoets.org/workshop/aboutmembers.html

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New Tribe - SF Bay Area Buddhism and Meditation

2006-04-21T21:47:47Z

Hey Folks,

I have started a tribe called "SF Bay Area Buddhism and Meditation". When wanting to post about NoCal-specific Buddhist events, I noticed that there was a gap beteen the "SF Yoga" tribe, on the one hand, and all the (location non-specific) Buddhism and meditation tribes on the other.

The blurb I wrote for the tribe description says, "A tribe for discussion of the deep Buddhist and meditation scene in the San Francisco Bay Area. Feel free to post or ask about a teacher or center, to announce upcoming events, to ask for rides and sitting partners, etc. Posting about Bay Area-specific topics of interest to Buddhist oriented people (i.e. things happening with Transpersonal Psychology, Hinduism and Taoism, yoga and martial arts, Eckhart Tolle and Rumi, that sort of thing) welcome also, but a main focus on Buddhism and on Buddhist practice is the intention. ¡Vive le Buddhisme et le trésor triple!"

I invite anyone who lives or spends time in Northern California and with an interest in The Buddha Way to join this new tribe. It's public, so you can just sign yerself right up - http://tribes.tribe.net/sfbaybuddhism

Adam

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Buddhism as Rebellion: An Introduction to the Revolutionary Path of Awakening - A meditation workshop with Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx

2006-03-27T23:45:47Z

A meditation workshop with Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx
Cost: $12 suggested donation
Friday, April 7
7:00 pm

Join us for an extraordinary night of meditation, lecture and discussion with Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx. The Buddha’s teachining of wisdom and compassion go “against the stream” of ordinary consciousness and cultural norms. Spiritual awakening is a process of internal and external rebellion against greed, hatred and delusion. This meditation and lecture will consist of the buddhist meditative path and examine the necessity of being engaged in creating positive change in the world.

Golden Bridge Yoga
6322 De Longpre Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-936-4172
www.goldenbridgeyoga.com

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An introduction and an idea

2006-03-27T19:49:04Z

I’m so pleased to find that there is a tribe dedicated to Noah’s book and his vision. I’d like to introduce myself and propose an idea.

About Me:
I grew up in Santa Cruz and was a part of the exhilarating and self-destructive world that Noah describes so vividly in Dharma Punx. Noah was a sometimes cohort of mine in the old days. I lost touch with him and most of my friends when I retreated from the street punk scene in the late 80’s.

I found out about Dharma Punx about a year ago when Noah held a benefit for Meditate and Destroy at my club in SF. I was interested in reading his book since I had been a practicing Buddhist for about a year at that point and a former Santa Cruz gutter punk but I could not bring myself to face the past in such detail. I finally found the courage to read the book a couple of weeks ago. At first, I was devastated to find out how many of the people I grew up with had died. Ultimately, I feel liberated and inspired by Noah’s work.

These days I am an artist, a night club owner, and the host of Yoga Mob. Yoga Mob is a donation only yoga community center located in the 4000 sq ft. live/work warehouse where I live. To learn more about Yoga Mob, you can visit the Yoga Mob tribe http://tribes.tribe.net/yogamob , the Yoga Mob website http://www.icasserole.com/yogamob/ , or read the article about it in the Guardian http://www.sfbg.com/40/20/x_biznews.html

The Idea:
Yoga Mob has been a huge success. What I would like to propose is to expand the idea into a new project called Dharma Mob. To start, I’d like to offer daily morning meditation. It would be informal; held the Yoga Mob space on the corner of Cesar Chavez and Mission and run 30 to 45 minutes. I practice Zen meditation but the style would be entirely up to the sitter. I'm thinking doors at 8AM? Is that too late for folks with day jobs? Too early for folks with night jobs? We'd have to be quiet since my five other housemates will be sleeping which means no pre-meditation chanting or guidance meditations.

I’ve noticed that tribe’s activity has slowed to a trickle these day but please chime in with your interest level so I can gauge if this is a thing to do or not. Thank you all in advance for your participation and I look forward to hearing your ideas regarding the possibility of Dharma Mob.

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Claudine ROCKS!

2006-03-26T07:52:17Z

http://people.tribe.net/sensei/blog?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B53bcf5c5-3cf0-488c-bac6-2cb87f6e569e%5D&topicId=4fbd1a76-e454-4181-ae66-b78efd5a3d9e#comments

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Quote

2006-01-31T00:44:51Z

"Things are more like they are now than they have ever been." -- Gerald Ford

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closing quote from SF's sit last week

2006-01-30T23:41:11Z

does anyone remember Vinny's closing quote last friday?

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Online meditation timer

2006-01-30T19:15:13Z

There is an online "Meditation Timer" with 6 different recordings from 15 min-60 min. Each one starts with one bell, and ends with three, with the corresponding amount of silence in between. Feel free to download and distribute the files to your MP3 players or iPods or just to your computers. Some people burn them to CD and play them that way.

www.audiodharma.org/timer/timer.html

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Documentary Film Trailer!

2005-12-31T12:58:09Z

hey all--

ready or not, here it is!! the documentary film trailer for Meditate and Destroy can now be seen online:

http://www.digitalrites.com/meditate/trailer2.html

keep your eye on the website for a production diary soon...it will give info on the film's progress and provide details on the documentary film production from both the East and West coasts!

peace,

sarah

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Wow, Friday really rocked my world.

2005-12-13T01:35:52Z

When the conversation naturally evolved into a discussion about shame, it really spoke to me. How ironic and cool that the night I chose to refrain from speaking and just hear/witness became one of the more poignant and profound nights.

Every night I attend I am beginners mind.

I thank fate, or divine intervention or just the perversity of nature that led me to discover Dharma Punx.

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MEDITATE ON THIS: BUDDHIST TRADITION THICKENS PARTS OF THE BRAIN

2005-11-22T20:36:10Z

Meditation alters brain patterns in ways that are likely permanent,
scientists have known. But a new study shows key parts of the brain actually
get thicker through the practice.

Brain imaging of regular working folks who meditate regularly revealed
increased thickness in cortical regions related to sensory, auditory and
visual perception, as well as internal perception -- the automatic
monitoring of heart rate or breathing, for example.

The study also indicates that regular meditation may slow age-related
thinning of the frontal cortex.

"What is most fascinating to me is the suggestion that meditation practice
can change anyone's gray matter," said study team member Jeremy Gray, an
assistant professor of psychology at Yale. "The study participants were
people with jobs and families. They just meditated on average 40 minutes
each day, you don't have to be a monk."

The research was led by Sara Lazar, assistant in psychology at Massachusetts
General Hospital. It is detailed in the November issue of the journal
NeuroReport.

The study involved a small number of people, just 20. All had extensive
training in Buddhist Insight meditation. But the researchers say the results
are significant.

Most of the brain regions identified to be changed through meditation were
found in the right hemisphere, which is essential for sustaining attention.
And attention is the focus of the meditation.

Other forms of yoga and meditation likely have a similar impact on brain
structure, the researchers speculate, but each tradition probably has a
slightly different pattern of cortical thickening based on the specific
mental exercises involved.

(from yahoo news)

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Literally Enlightend: the Ven. Thich Quang Duc

2005-11-15T08:57:52Z

http://people.tribe.net/sensei/blog?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B53bcf5c5-3cf0-488c-bac6-2cb87f6e569e%5D&topicId=f3737f9d-cebd-4919-96b4-5e90efd1cc2f#comments

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Holier than the World

2005-11-07T19:56:57Z

“Sir, I would like to join this monastery.”

“Why?”

“Because the world is so corrupted.”

“Do you think living here would make you holier than the world?”

“Yes, I think so.”

“Then come back when you view the world as the Body of Buddha.”

“If I viewed the world as the Body of Buddha, why would I want to live in a monastery?”

“I’ve been asking everyone here the same question. If you gain some insight on the matter, please let us know.”

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Hey DP fans! the latest update the doc film MEDITATE AND DESTROY!

2005-10-06T04:06:10Z

Just wanted to alert everyone about the in-progress documentary on meditation teacher and author of Dharma Punx, Noah Levine. MEDITATE AND DESTROY is a film about punk rock, spirituality, and inner rebellion. The film will take an up-close look at how one individual, Noah Levine, made a courageous journey from the depths of alcohol and drug addiction to a path of community service and interconnectedness.

Take a look at our brand **NEW** updated film trailer at:

www.digitalrites.com/meditat...ailer2.html

For more info visit our website: www.meditateanddestroy.com

The shooting phase of this exciting production is almost complete! Our projected release date is in late 2006. We are in the process of raising financial contributions to take this film to it's final completion. Monies raised will go towards post-production costs (editing, sound mixing, music rights, etc.)

If you would like to support this project (or know anyone who can make a significant contribution $$), please see info below. We are looking for BOTH investors and angel donors. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!!!

Here's how you can become a Patron Rebel Saint of Sacred Cinema:

1). Donate $$. What? Are you saving that last $20 for more non-tax deductible lattes??

2). Make wealth matter. C'mon, no excuses here....we all know 1 wealthy person by a degree or two of separation. Let's talk about how to give at least ONE person you know an enticing pitch on why donating to MEDITATE AND DESTROY will reap benefits galore: a). for instance, kids will have more to talk about than that darn American Idol b). Modern Drunkard magazine will sell fewer copies-- and stop damaging trees and brain cells by vice of their nonsensical verbiage!

3). Get creative: Throw a fundraising party, hold a bake sale, sell some art, auction off a date with your best friend.

4). Create Buzz. Forward our website link to 5 friends who you feel would be interested and would truly benefit from knowing about this film!!

5). Sell Your Blood. Just when you thought you had nothing to give...you do! This one is for all you daredevils who really believe this will be a bloody brilliant film.

The direct benefits of donating are:

*Great future karma (giving the priceless jewel of dharma is precious and rare)
*Your name in the credits (no matter what amount $$ you give)
*FREE STUFF (the kind that matters)...If you donate over $500, you will (of course) be admitted FREE to the film premiere and given a DVD + soundtrack + receive accolades of praise + BENEFITS such as:
a). contributing to the digital revolution; ruining the system of hierarchy between Hollywood vs. Indie Filmmaking
b). supporting a Female filmmaker (encouraging film biz Yin and Yang)
c). As a Happy-go-lucky Investor you will receive the fully-endowed list titled, WIIFM ("What's In It For Me?")

This is a film about the "power of one". I'm a firm believer that one individual can be a shining light-- shaping society by their presence and the intention that gives force to their life. Noah is a stellar example of a phoenix rising from the ashes. In the bleakness of NYC, every single day Noah helps people give meaning to their lives.

Thanks for your interest and support! Please e-mail your questions to: meditate_and_destroy@earthlink.net
With peace and blessings to all.

-Atcandela
Associate Producer
MEDITATE AND DESTROY

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NOHA TEACHING IN SEATTLE saterday sep 10th

2005-09-14T06:03:05Z

Dharma Talk with Noah Levine

“Nothing whatsoever is to be clung to as I or mine. Whoever has heard this truth has heard all the Dhamma, whoever practices this truth has practiced all the Dhamma, whoever realizes this truth has realized all the Dhamma.”... The Buddha
Description: Join us for an evening of sitting meditation followed by a dharma talk by guest teacher Noah Levine.
Date and time: Sat, Sep 10 7:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 suggested donation plus dana for the teacher. Please use your best effort to pay the suggested donation or another heart felt amount. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay.
Venue: Keystone Church
Address: 5019 Keystone Pl. N, Seattle, WA 98103
Directions: From I5 take the NE 50th St. Exit and head west. Turn right on N. Sunnyside St. Keystone Church is one block to the north, where Sunnyside merges with Keystone Pl.
Click here for a map: Keystone Church

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Introducing myself to the tribe

2005-08-29T01:18:15Z

Hi folks.
I am new to this tribe so i thought i should introduce myself. My name is Suzanne and I live in olympia WA. I grew up a Unitarian Universalist and still identify with that faith community. My mom is kinda New Age and introduced me to reincarnation, energy work and the like. We used to talk about past lives when i was a todler and meditate together.
I cam of age on the streets of san jose, santa cruz and the moutains inbetween.
I got sober at 17 and am now 21.

Is any one going to Noha's event in Seattle on the 10th? I am new to the area up here and would love to hang out before or after.
much love

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interested in finding DP/Hardcore Zen meditation group in NW (541)

2005-08-15T21:10:37Z

I'm in Eugene Oregon, wondering if theres any meditation or Dharma study groups near here with this kind of vibe.

XOX
MERTZ
http://www.livejournal.com/~fredmertz
joltrguyst@yahoo.com

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OK FESS UP

2005-08-15T18:59:26Z

Who graffitied the new pagoda on Hayes Green?

There's a huge "DHARMA PUNX" on the side facing Hayes St.

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East Bay Meditation Recommendations?

2005-07-21T19:05:05Z

Hiya folks. I wish I could make a Dharma Punx meeting but the reality is that it's just to hard to get that far into SF on anything more than a very occasional basis.

I really need guidance learning to meditate. I have the kind of mind that just won't stop yakking at me. Does anyone have recommendations for free or low-cost meetings to practice meditation in the East Bay?

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Anyone have an extra room in SF? 6/14 and 6/15

2005-06-11T10:44:50Z

I have a friend coming up to do a meditative performance and she would need a place to stay for one or two days. She requires good bathroom facilities and perferably a woman.

Please get back to me if you can help.

SENSEI

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Be'Er Now

2005-04-23T02:06:53Z

Headline: Fri. April 29th 8pm
"Be'er Now"
Fundraiser For
Zen Hospice Project
This unique event celebrates the confluence of two mystical traditions: the Buddhist tradition of developing mindfulness toward the realization of impermanence and the emptiness of self, and the Eastern European tradition of madly dancing the polka and drinking foamy, hopped beverages until the realization of an empty stein is achieved. Featuring: Polkacide, The Starlings, Leslie Tipton, Toychestra and more. Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway. San Francisco. EVENT HOTLINE: 415.648.4112 recorded announcement and voice mailbox or visit www.polkacide.com. ADVANCE TICKETS: www.zenhospice.org $12 - $1000, $15 - $1000 at the door. All donations above $15 are tax-deductible.

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Thank you

2005-02-24T06:58:42Z

Thank you, all of you for the great discussions. I sometimes do not check them and have to catch up. I am finding two things happening the past month 1/2 actively on Tribe.
1) I am so excited to be engaging in great discussions, learning, meeting new people, growing, laughing, having a place to express myself
2) I am "wasting" a lot of time, staying up too late, hurting my body and arms, getting into debates, misunderstandings, getting triggered and generally feeling more of a tease than real satisfaction. My intention in joining tribe was not to flare up my RSI (an issue I know too much about and wrote my thesis partly on) but to meet new people to talk with in the real world! The internet is great for something but honestly, it sucks for chat except to communicate at least somewhat with people far away.
So, anyone in the Bay Area wanna meet up?

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a year to live

2005-01-25T02:35:29Z

has anyone ever read 'a year to live' by stephen levine?
i've decided to do the practice this year 2005 and would love any experienced advice. i'm just working on softening my belly at this point and thinking a lot about the things i want to focus on.
peace out.

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Lama Zopa sez:

2005-01-06T03:12:27Z

A brief message came from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, via Claire Isitt at the FPMT International Office, about what to do for those affected by the tsunami:

"Rinpoche has been saying each time you see a dead body, hear of a dead body, hear or see of someone suffering, to recite manis (the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM) ....as many times as you can. Don't wait till you are sitting on your seat or till you go to your temple or place of worship; immediately recite manis. And then dedicate the merits for the enlightenment of all beings and the relief of all suffering."

As many of you know, this is Chenrezig's mantra, who is the Buddha of Compassion.

I hope you all take Rinpoche's words to heart and follow his advice. It's extremely powerful and has a profound effect.

Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum

May all those who've been affected by the tsunami be free from all suffering and fear. May all beings throughout limitless space be free from all suffering and the causes of suffering. By the power of this prayer, may I reach Chenrezig's state of enlightenment before I give up this body and may I never tire until I lead every single sentient being to that state of enlightenment as well.

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did urban dharma sangha change dates?

2004-09-30T16:37:54Z

i was planning to go tonight and just happened to check the website first. is that really correct? no sangha on wed anymore? it's on fridays now?

gosh... just when i changed my work schedule...

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Engaged Dharma Training

2004-09-24T03:33:56Z

It is my experience that the world itself has a role to play in our liberation. Its very pressures, pains, and risks can wake us up . . . release us from the bonds of ego and guide us home to our vast true nature.
- Joanna Macy

Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF) announces:

2005 Bay Area BASE Programs

A FOUR MONTH PROGRAM
FOR ACTIVISTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE EAST BAY

BASE Program Components:

Social Service and/or Social Action: Each participant should volunteer or work at least 5 hours per week in an activist or service position.

Training and Retreat: Weekly evening meetings and regular monthly retreats include meditation, reflection, discussion, and training in socially engaged Buddhism, basic Buddhist teachings, group process, leadership, diversity training, nonviolence, and other topics.

Community Support: Group practice and meetings foster an ongoing sense of community. In addition, Bay Area Buddhist teachers and activists provide support, teachings, and mentorship.

There is a sliding scale costs ($40-$90 per month) for the program with scholarships available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Applications are available now for the next four month BASE program, running from January through May, 2004.

Completed applications are accepted from September until Wednesday, December 15th (the earlier the better). Please send them to:

BASE Programs
c/o Buddhist Peace Fellowship
P.O. Box 3470
Berkeley, CA 94703

For information about the BASE Programs email base@bpf.org or visit www.bpf.org/base.html.

To contact someone about the San Francisco BASE Program email sfbase05@yahoo.com, and for the East Bay Program email ebbase05@yahoo.com.

For both programs you may call the BASE office at 415-643-8289.

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Last weeks topic?

2004-09-16T04:38:37Z

I know I'm a week late but what was the topic at the last sangha? I planned on attending up unti the very last minute because I wanted to get a chance to see Noah lead a meditation but ended up having to sacrifice the night to finishing up stuff at work. I was really dissapointed that I was unable to say fuck it about work and just go. My overwhelming sense of responsibility got the better of me in the end but happily I made it to the free lecture at CIIS Friday. Did anyone make it to that? Or the the fundraiser? I'm really looking forward to attending the next Sangha after this long hiatus. Anyways, thanks everyone for creating such a great community.

joy

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Community and Noah's talk at last sangha

2004-09-08T19:05:23Z

Warm Greetings all, Namaste.

I think Noah's talk at the last sangha was cool. There is something I wanted to say. I think that we, us disenfranchised yet compassionate rebels, really NEED one another. There's WAY too many of THEM and so few of us that some support in this life by kindred souls would be welcome. (I'm being a bit flippant in using such dualistic terms here, I know!)

Sangha is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism. So the question I pose... How do we build a strong community?

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hey all

2004-08-26T21:05:21Z

just wanted to say that I am thrilled to see a Dharma Punx tribe! Who whould have thought!
I read Noah's book this winter as part of a research project on adolescent development and Buddhism, and it proved to be both helpful and moving.
Looking forward to reading more!

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shanga 8_11

2004-08-12T21:52:34Z

the method of identifying the importance of shanga and community that vinnie introduced was very effective to me. I sat in my 7am meeting this morning and closed my eyes again, thinking of the loss felt if my fellows on either side were taken from this life. I am so pleased to have attended last night's sitting and re-visiting my internal spiritual need to belong... iN tHis MoMent right now... thank you for having me and i hold you with me this week, until we meet again...

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urban dharma 7/28 ?

2004-08-01T01:57:54Z

i am not able to attend urban dharma for several more weeks to come and really look forward to people posting about it weekly.
does anyone have words from this wed past?
i would really appreciate anything.
thanks,
max

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Sufi Fish Story

2004-07-30T22:05:25Z

Warm Greetings,

This was just posted in the Madame Gonzaga tribe and I thought that since you all are my Sangha mates, you might enjoy this.

I've been going through some SERIOUS bardo difficulties, but I'm taking time to remember my training and reflect on life.

I just had to remember this story that was told to me back when I was still just a puppy on the spiritual path!
++++++++++++

The Fish and the Water

One day there was a school of young fish swimming in the ocean. as they were pleasantly swimming along when a crazy old fish came swimming up to them screaming at the top of his gills:

"the WATER! the WATER! Ohhhhhh, the WATER!"

The little fish were more then a little apprehensive but they stayed. The crazy old fish continued.

"Don't you see? Without the water we will all suffocate and die a horrible death! We will dry up and die an agonizing death! The WATER! the WATER! Oooooooohhhhhhh, the WATER!!"

The crazy fish swirled away from the school of young fish in an erratic fashion, still moaning and still going on to no one about the water. The young fish looked at each other for a moment and shuddered a bit, but moved on. They discussed it a little. Most of them wondering exactly WHAT this water thing was that the crazy old fish was going on about. Some of them had vague ideas of what it was, but none were cirtain. The subject was dropped and eventually forgotten.

But one little fish was still disturbed. He wondered about the water. At some point this notion seized him and he started to worry. Worry became fear. Fear became terror. Overwhelmed in his solitary panic, the little fish separated from the school to rush back to the grotto that was his home. When he got home, he swam into the rocks and back to hole that was his home. There, he huddled into a dark corner and cried in his anguish. Alone.

Some time later, the mother fish came home. She saw her little son crying in the corner. She swam up to him and asked him was was wrong. He wept.

"We were swimming along and a crazy old fish came up to us and he told us that without the water we will dry up and we will suffocate and we will die a horrible and painful death and I don't wanna die not that way and why so we have to die? why do we need to suffer? why is the water going away? why why why...."

The little fish's mother slowly approched her son and gently pulled him to her side. She held him under her fin and with the other fin stroked his worried head. She spoke.

"Sweetie, you are worrying about something that you don't have to worry about. Don't you know what water is?"

The little fish paused, and realized he did not. He never really saw water. He just had a vague idea of what it was.

"Water is all around us. It is within us. Most of what we are made of is water. It is everywhere we go. It is what we live in. It's what we live in."

The little fish was calmed under the kind counsel of his mother. The little fish felt the current of water rushing in and out of his little gills. He started to feel it on his scales. He had never really noticed before. He started to understand that water is everywhere around him, and indeed, within him.
++++++++++

The reason this story is told to Sufi's is to illustrate the phenomenon that is LOVE. What water is to fish, Love is to the human being.

It is the electromagnetic meliu in which we live. Yes, without it we will suffocate and die, but there is no need to worry. It surrounds us. It is all around us. It is within us. It is what we are made of. It is everywhere we go. We are never without it.

We live in it.

((^_^))

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Warm Greetings...

2004-07-20T03:08:23Z

...Of metta and peace!

I am so happy to connect with this Sangha! It was a wonderful experience last wednesday evening. I was so happy to see everyone in this space of openness and meditation. I'm so greatful to my "Rumimate" Katherine for telling me about this and to Polly for coming with me. I was particularly happy to reConnect with Vinny. We know each other from a different context and a different time. So wonderful that he's doing a great job leading this Sangha.

I also want to express my comfort with this Sangha. I do my Buddhist practice with People Of Color Sanghas. I also do my Jummuah (Islamic congregation) at an African American mosque and I do Masjlez (Sufi congregation) with Persians.

Given my history and struggles in our racist culture, where insensitive remarks are frequently made with no regard for the feelings of other folks (EVEN in spiritual gatherings) I have had to seek spaces where I feel safe and at ease. I have formerly only felt secure enough to find that meditive state amongst other people of color. In my young ghetto days I was a member of the 5% Nation and the Nation of Islam. While both groups have taught me many valuable things, both groups do not allow white people to participate. Having had that background, its understandable that I would feel distrusting and uneasy around occidentals.

Now, however, I am happy to say that I felt completely at ease and welcome in the Urban Dharma Sangha. I can feel the sincere search of the people there. I sense no ill will in this setting. I sense that everyone in this Sangha is striving for insight and enlightenment. I sense that I am welcome here. I sense that I am safe here.

Perhaps its my maturity. Perhaps its just that I've reached that phase in my spiritual growth. Perhaps its the atmosphere Noah, Vinny, and all the other Sangha brothers and sisters have created. Perhaps its just that I am now ready to crack open to any and all, but whatever the case, this is illuminating and powerful for me.

My deep gratitude to each of you.

Sensei
aka Russell

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Wow, just wow!

2004-07-16T22:35:20Z

Tonight was like a gut punch to the soul. But for a good reason. One of the reasons I love Vinnie's role in Urban Dharma is the unconventional way he leads the discussions. So much boiled to the surface tonight, that came up completely unexpected. Feeling impotent when someone you care about is in pain or in danger of losing their facilities has got to be one of the most frustrating experiences in life.

But I've come the opinion that every difficulty that arise in life offers opportunities for growth, expansion and alternate viewpoints.

Yeah, sometimes the comfort that we try to offer each other sounds like empty words. But I've also learned that every time I lend a hand to a friend and maybe use a tired cliche, it really does apply. And maybe it waits until the acute pain has subsided before it actually makes sense.

I sincerely wish for the best for Mikey, whatever that happens to be. I heard a couple of people comment on his optimism. Maybe this will work towards his advantage. He has the potential to be an even more shining example of that positivity.

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Needing a little advice...

2004-07-12T20:20:00Z

I thought it was ironic that Vinny was talking about suffering tonight, since i am sitting in a suffering pickle myself. I am caught between myself and a best friend right now. She is (to put it mildly) very negative. for a long time i hoped i could learn from her negativity and cultivate patience and compassion, but i am now discovering that not only has the suffering arrow hit her hard, but she has mutilated herself with it so badly that now she is mutilating me with it. her self destructive habits and attitude are taking me right down with her. i find i am losing my focus on what i really need to be doing and instead am spending all my time trying to be her friend. naturally, you would say "well, stop being friends with this person." ah ha...not so easy. she has voiced several times that if for some reason our friendship ended, she would probably kill herself. herein lies my jam. she has done this sort of thing before (suicide, i mean.) well, well, i am not looking for an answer, just advice in case anyone has been in this situation before. i could really use some advice!!!

thanks

jenn

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last night 6/30?

2004-07-03T23:07:32Z

aargh, missed last night. wondering if someone could give me a quick word on what the topic was and any strong impressions during the talk?

I had a work function to go to. sigh. at least one of our clients, the SF Mime Troupe, is way cool.

so here is the obligatory pitch. the new season starts this weekend, Sat - Mon, at Dolores Park, show at 2:00 each afternoon. here is a small blurb from the press release:

Showdown at Crawford Gulch, an original fable about lies, greed, and dirty double-crossing in a dusty old Texas town where the Good go bad, the Bad ain't pretty, and the Ugly get uglier. Tumbleweeds fly as peace-loving citizens of 1886 Crawford Gulch, Texas, face perpetual war with the neighboring Comanche, and townfolk fight to protect their liberties as they are whupped into a frenzy of fear over reported Arrows of Mass Destruction.

should be fun. come on down, y'hear?

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NYC in the house?

2004-07-01T23:42:49Z

Hey there, I just joined and am so glad you are here! I heard Noah read in NYC a couple times last fall after I read the book. Are any of the folks I met there, here? be well.

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Wed. topics query

2004-06-30T20:13:15Z

Does anyone know in advance what each Wed. evening's topic will be, aside from the teacher/guide? Is it possible to find out? I'm sure sometimes this can change on a moment's notice if the teacher gets a "message", since receptivity, flexibility and resilience tend to be traits of teachers. and traits we all benefit from cultivating too :-)

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May you...

2004-06-28T22:52:07Z

...be protected from inner and outer harm.
May you be happy and peaceful in mind.
May you enjoy strength, vitality and health in body.
May you be blessed with ease of well being in your social and material relations.
May you be touched by loving kindness
May you receive this love
May you live in peace and harmony.
May all beings everywhere, known and unknown, near and far, be happy, peaceful and at ease.

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Greetings from Noah

2004-06-28T22:35:33Z

Hey Dharma Punx.....!
I am just getting settled into my apt in NYC...and loving it....and i thought it was about time i said hello to the virtual DP community...
look me up when you are in NYC...

SERVE THE TRUTH
DEFY THE LIES!

noah levine

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the buddha inside

2004-06-26T19:43:04Z

tonight's sangha on 'the life of buddha' has really got my mind churning. over and over i am reminded of a passage i read on a mermaid oracle card(don't ask! i'm someone who highly values fortune cookies and any other seemingly random guides). the card said that each of us has a purpose on this earth, there is an internal light within each of our spirits; i think this is the buddha's way.

we can choose to hide behind our fears and not let light shine through us. perhaps this light is the way of the buddha, a lightness of being, the true nature of our spirit. in not letting our inner buddha shine we can keep ourselves in darkness but we also are withholding that light from the rest of the world. every person we interact with is touched by our light, we affect each soul we interact with daily.

i try to think of this when i've had a bad day or feeling low and i'm getting ready to see someone or speak to a student of mine. it's my purpose to let the light shine through, so i take a deep breath and let go of my blocks.

thank you vinny for reminding me of the buddha within.

: )

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Last night's group

2004-06-26T19:07:54Z

Heya all,

I am fairly new to the Urban Dharma group (about 5 meetings so far), but want to say how valuable it has been for me in terms of my meditation/spiritual practice and getting a better understanding of how to carry it into every day life.

I also want to say how much I enjoyed Vinny's participation last night and how moved I was by the sharing that took place at the end of the group. Thanks Noah for inviting Vinny to lead last night!

I had a chance to talk briefly with Vinny after the group, and he told me a little about the youth group he works with. My own recent professional background involves a lot of youth development, so I empathized greatly with the passion and intentionality he brings to his work.

I found out that there is a very simple way to support his organization: next time you buy anything on Amazon.com, access Amazon through http://www.challengeday.org/books.html
If you enter the Amazon site through this link, a portion of your purchases will be donated to Challenge Day. It doesn't get much easier than that.

I also had a chance to check out Noah's Mind, Body, Awareness Project web site, and I got to say that MBAP's work rocks as well!! I look forward to supporting it in the future.

Thanks and peace,

Eric

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Forgiveness and compassion

2004-06-26T18:36:11Z

Last week's Dharma Punx was interesting, in how it challenged me. I try to focus on these concepts all the time, but one person has used up so much of my patience that I found myself thinking, "forgive", but not able to feel it.

I brought this up in the discussion afterward, and Noah's suggestion was that the intent is what's necessary. So, I've been spending a good deal of time keeping that at a conscious level this week. I think that's helped.

Any thoughts, feedback or personal experiences?

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Bhaya Nashana

2004-06-26T03:18:49Z

Just joined, will read all that has been submitted as I create time.

for the moment, I'd like to share....

When One cultivates and creates fear in One's mind and bodies, then acts on these, the energy generated brings the fear to fruition rather than dispelling it
or deflecting it. Take time to be fully present when you catch yourself (be the silent witness) worrying or trying to avoid something you fear may occur. Act in a way that does not "honor" that and chanel your energies into a positive action rather than one of aversion.

love large and widely,
Bhaya~Ahh~Nashana

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Documentary Film Website!

2004-06-21T05:21:29Z

Hi all--

We have officially launched the documentary film website! The working title for our film is now, MEDITATE AND DESTROY.

Take a look and feel free to spread it FAR and WIDE:

www.meditateanddestroy.com

We are still seeking funds to finish the film production...This is a grass-roots production that relies on the generosity of people like you!

Production on the film continues this fall in NYC...Check back to the website for more photos, news, and much more!

XXOO
Sarah

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fear not

2004-06-17T00:35:51Z

hehehe last nites group 6-9-04 was truly something magical. felt really big for me when i got home! seemed like most of us weren't really in a hurry to leave even tho we ran over 15 minutes.

i must not fear,
fear is the mindkiller,
fear is the little death that brings total oblitereation.

hehe

j3

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a different angle

2004-06-14T18:17:40Z

during the last meditation when Vinny was talking about fear, it brought to mind a quote I have heard a few times in very different contexts:

"What chances would you take if you knew you could not fail."

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Thanks, y'all!

2004-04-29T23:49:24Z

I went to my first group meeting tonight. It was rad. Thanks to all who were so friendly and welcoming! See you next week!

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bon voyage, Noah

2004-04-22T16:27:17Z

a friend who could not be at last night send-off Urban Dharma group wanted to share the following greeting with Noah. I think it actually applies to all of us as we follow our own spiritual path, but is certainly has special resonance for Noah (and others) who relocate their physical presence (*S*)

"Noah~

So sorry to have missed your group last nigh, but wanted to send you a few words as you embark on your journey and undertake your next chapter.....

Travel safely. Have fun.

Deepen. Ripen.

And in the words of my beloved teacher, 'May your heart be open and your mind be clear.'

Many blessings as you go."

And as I personally am new to the Urban Dharma group, thank you Noah for bringing together this amazing collective of insightful, energetic, and compassionate people; and blessings to Vinnie as he assumes the role of principal guide as we all move forward in the SF group.

peace

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Dharma Punx-- The Documentary! *

2004-04-15T06:23:13Z

Sweet. I'm in for a donation. Will it be aired or put on video?

*See "Listings for Dharma Punx"

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Dharma Punx Email Missives

2004-04-12T07:00:00Z

I'm on the list, so I get these periodically. Don't know why it didn't occur to me to post them here earlier.

The week of 4/7/04
well well welll, I saw so many of your faces last week! So nice to come to our weekly group and just see so many familiar faces and so many new ones! This means a lot of you are spreading the word and our group is pretty well known. YEAH! So the last days of Noah teaching our class is approaching, and well it's kind of sad...I know from my own personal experience, he makes me want to come, he makes such a fun group and great teachings..and well he will be hard to replace and well I guess he can't be replaced..but hey we all got to move on and do something new...!! right? Well, we have a great community and a great group and I really would like to see everyone come out in the next few weeks, just to meditate and say good bye. Well, I am going to end this run on sentence email with a little info on Loving/Kindness Meditation, this is something that I have to do everyday, and the past few days I have been doing it for myself which is something new..so check it out and try it..if you don't already!!

So see you all on Wednesday around 7:30ish on 3rd and Fulton!

Warm and loving thoughts for all of you,

-Jaime

All living beings deserve to be cherished because of the tremendous kindness they have shown us. All our temporary and ultimate happiness arises through their kindness. Even our body is the result of the kindness of others. We did not bring it with us from our previous life - it developed from the union of our father's sperm and mother's ovum. Once we had been conceived our mother kindly allowed us to stay in her womb, nourishing our body with her blood and warmth, putting up with great discomfort, and finally going through the painful ordeal of childbirth for our sake. We came into this world naked and empty-handed and were immediately given a home, food, clothes, and everything else we needed. While we were a helpless baby our mother protected us from danger, fed us, cleaned us, and loved us. Without her kindness we would not be alive today. Through receiving a constant supply of food, drink, and care, our body gradually grew from that of a tiny helpless baby to the body we have now. All this nourishment was directly or indirectly provided by countless living beings. Every cell of our body is therefore the result of others' kindness. Even those who have never known their mother have received nourishment and loving care from other people. The mere fact that we are alive today is a testimony to the great kindness of others. It is because we have this present body with human faculties that we are able to enjoy all the pleasures and opportunities of human life. Even simple pleasures such as going for a walk or watching a beautiful sunset can be seen to be a result of the kindness of innumerable living beings. Our skills and abilities all come from the kindness of others; we had to be taught how to eat, how to walk, how to talk, and how to read and write. Even the language we speak is not our own invention but the product of many generations. Without it we could not communicate with others nor share their ideas. We could not read this book, learn Dharma, nor even think clearly. All the facilities we take for granted, such as houses, cars, roads, shops, schools, hospitals, and cinemas, are produced solely through others' kindness. When we travel by bus or car we take the roads for granted, but many people worked very hard to build them and make them safe for us to use. The fact that some of the people who help us may have no intention of doing so is irrelevant. We receive benefit from their actions, so from our point of view this is a kindness. Rather than focusing on their motivation, which in any case we do not know, we should focus on the practical benefit we receive. Everyone who contributes in any way towards our happiness and well-being is deserving of our gratitude and respect. If we had to give back everything that others have given us, we would have nothing left at all. We might argue that we are not given things freely but have to work for them. When we go shopping we have to pay, and when we eat in a restaurant we have to pay. We may have the use of a car, but we had to buy the car, and now we have to pay for petrol, tax, and insurance. No one gives us anything for free. But from where do we get this money? It is true that generally we have to work for our money, but it is others who employ us or buy our goods, and so indirectly it is they who provide us with money. Moreover, the reason we are able to do a particular job is that we have received the necessary training or education from other people. Wherever we look, we find only the kindness of others. We are all interconnected in a web of kindness from which it is impossible to separate ourselves. Everything we have and everything we enjoy, including our very life, is due to the kindness of others. In fact, every happiness there is in the world arises as a result of others' kindness. Our spiritual development and the pure happiness of full enlightenment also depend upon the kindness of living beings. Buddhist centers, Dharma books, and meditation courses do not arise out of thin air but are the result of the hard work and dedication of many people. Our opportunity to read, contemplate, and meditate on Buddha's teachings depends entirely upon the kindness of others. Moreover, as explained later, without living beings to give to, to test our patience, or to develop compassion for, we could never develop the virtuous qualities needed to attain enlightenment. In short, we need others for our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Without others we are nothing. Our sense that we are an island, an independent, self-sufficient individual, bears no relation to reality. It is closer to the truth to picture ourselves as a cell in the vast body of life, distinct yet intimately bound up with all living beings. We cannot exist without others, and they in turn are affected by everything we do. The idea that it is possible to secure our own welfare whilst neglecting that of others, or even at the expense of others, is completely unrealistic.

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Welcome

2004-03-24T20:28:50Z

If you haven't heard of Dharma Punx or Noah Levine yet, his website is at http://www.dharmapunx.com

He holds a meditation group Every Wednesday night at 7:30pm at the Cultural Integration Fellowship.

2650 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA.
415.876.1008

Sweet. Let the discussion begin!

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And I miss another week...

2004-03-19T03:07:24Z

Sheesh, I was so excited about going this week. But after pulling an almost allnighter of work, I did not have the energy to get my ass out the door.

It's all good. I know I'll get there. I actually did some yoga and meditation in my room this morning, to balance out the sleep dep. Which means I got some meditation in, just not the group.

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