Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County: Recent Episodes
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We were pleased to welcome Rebecca Li, PhD back to the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County on Monday, May 4th for an evening of meditation, Dharma teaching, and Q&A discussion. Rebecca’s talk explored how Chan practice—and especially the method of … Continue reading →
Join us for a day long nourishing retreat sponsored by the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County – practice with an ordained Buddhist teacher. Click to reserve your spot here. The container of experience: Holding life in awareness – Padmadharini Whether … Continue reading →
The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County was delighted to welcome David Slaymaker on Monday, December 15th, for a special session of meditation and Dharma teachings on practicing with the firth precepts of intoxicants. David, a dedicated practitioner in the Dharma Drum Mountain lineage … Continue reading →
The Sangha welcomed Chan Teacher Rebecca Li on Monday, December 1, 2025 She offered a guided meditation followed by a Dharma talk that deepened our understanding of Buddhist ethics. Her teaching focused on the precepts of Non-Harming and Not-Stealing. This … Continue reading →
Monday, October 27th, we welcomed Gen Chogyop from Menlha Kedampa! Gen Chogyop offered insights on the material we’ve been covering lately, focusing specifically on the practice of right speech and framing it within karma and practical ethical practice for modern practitioners We … Continue reading →
Beginning with Presence and Gratitude We were invited to sit quietly, eyes closed, and allow ourselves to be fully present and feel gratitude—for the teachings, for the supportive presence of the sangha, and for the opportunity to slow down and … Continue reading →
Join us for a nourishing half-day retreat co-sponsored by the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County and Scudder Falls Zen, held at the St. Andrews Parish House. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a gentle yet powerful way to deepen your practice. Date: Saturday, … Continue reading →
The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County was delighted to welcome David Slaymaker on Monday, July 14th, for a special session of meditation and Dharma teachings on Self Compassion. David, a dedicated practitioner in the Dharma Drum Mountain lineage of Master Sheng Yen, delved … Continue reading →
We are happy to announce that Dr. Rebecca Li, PhD, a Chan Buddhist teacher in the lineage of Master Sheng Yen, and the founder and guiding teacher of Chan Dharma Community, will join us again for practice and teachings on Monday, … Continue reading →
We are excited to welcome Padmadharini back to the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County, on Saturday February 8th to lead a meditation retreat. This daylong retreat will explore three key meditation practices in Buddhism that help us find inner peace … Continue reading →
Dr. Rebecca Li joined us December 2nd to lead the sangha in a guided meditation and a dharma talk on the four noble truths, focusing on the third noble truth. About Rebecca Li, PhD Rebecca began practicing in 1995, and … Continue reading →
The following talk is about the 4 noble truth of suffering and how to apply the teachings to everyday life. The talk begins after the instruction was given after the guided meditation to keep paying attention to the present moment … Continue reading →
On Monday Nov. 20 2023 Dr. Rebecca Li lead us in a guided meditation followed by a dharma talk on wisdom. About Rebecca Li, PhD Rebecca began practicing in 1995, and attended her first seven-day intensive retreat with Chan Master … Continue reading →
On Monday Nov. 20 2023 Dr. Rebecca Li lead us in a guided meditation followed by a dharma talk on wisdom. About Rebecca Li, PhD Rebecca began practicing in 1995, and attended her first seven-day intensive retreat with Chan Master … Continue reading →
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi During this day retreat, we’ll explore together the all-inclusive heart energy of love that can be available even … Continue reading →
Relaxing in Clarity: One-Day Silent Retreat with Dr. Rebecca Li, a Chan Teacher When and Where: Saturday May 6 at the Yardley Friends Meetinghouse 10AM to 4 PMLocation: Yardley Friends Meetinghouse 65 N Main St, Yardley, PA Please register and pay in advance … Continue reading →
Saturday, March 4th – 10AM to 5PM@ Yardley Friends Meeting Please sign-up in advance using this form so we can anticipate how many attendees we will be welcoming. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. A $40 donation is … Continue reading →
On Monday Feb. 13 2023 Dr. Rebecca Li visited our sangha and led us in a guided meditation. In her dharma talk she touched on the various types of suffering, and the opportunity for us to really understand how we … Continue reading →
Taking refuge in the Buddha, we learn to transform anger into compassion; Taking refuge in the Dharma, we learn to transform delusion into wisdom;Taking refuge in the Sangha, we learn to transform desire into generosity. Short Refuge Prayer Return to in-person meetings! … Continue reading →
AROUND THE PERIPHERY of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, India, along a path where pilgrims circumambulate, rose-colored walls of solid stone depict scenes from the Buddha’s life, hand carved in lifelike relief. My favorite of these is the scene depicting the … Continue reading →
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times -by Pema Chodron How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart – when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety and pain? The answer, Pema Chodron suggests, … Continue reading →
The eightfold path is the fourth ennobling task. It is what leads to cessation.The eightfold path can be divided into three sections: understanding, ethics and morality, and meditative practice. Understanding or Wisdom Wise View Wise Intention Ethics or Morality Wise Speech … Continue reading →
Incense OfferingIn gratitude we offer this incense to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvasthroughout space and time. May it be as fragrant as earth herself, reflecting our careful efforts, ourwholehearted awareness, and the fruit of understanding slowly ripening. May we and … Continue reading →
Note: Most of the links use Zoom – is an online video conferencing platform. You can download the Zoom application for Windows or Mac for free, or you can access Zoom via their free apps for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android. … Continue reading →
As we embark in this New Year, May your weeks be filled with peace, love, happiness and joy. Here’s to a wonderful and joyous new year! The next four weeks we will be sharing a recorded video and meditation series offered freely through … Continue reading →
12/31/2019 – On this last evening of the year, you are invited to join the BSBC community for a rare and lovely opportunity to engage in extended meditation practice with our sangha. The retreat will be from 8 pm to 12 … Continue reading →
Stephen Procter will be joining us via Skype to teach a 4 week series: Mindfulness in Daily Living (MIDL) Flexible Attention in Mindfulness Meditation Check out his website so you can get familiar with Flexible Attention The Ability to Soften in … Continue reading →
Join us for and evening and full day urban retreat : how to love yourself and others in challenging times with Lama Gursam Suggested donation $40 Fri eve/Sat all day Or $20 Fri eve; $25 Sat day Love is the … Continue reading →