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Offering Insight Meditation to the Heartland | Fall 2021
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The Buddha’s Inspiring Teaching: Freedom Is Possible!
There is a well-known teaching of the Buddha that we might not give the attention it deserves. It goes something like this: “If transforming the
Don’t Follow Those Moods
Ajahn Chah said: “About this mind – in truth there is nothing really wrong with it. It is intrinsically pure. Within itself it’s already peaceful.
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the Satipatthana, Insight, and Liberation
In October, a book study group will be starting, exploring the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the Satipatthana Sutta, one of the foundational discourses on
Giving and Receiving Through Board Membership
Mid America Dharma is looking for folks who love the Dharma and would like to express that love by serving on the board of directors.
Join the Sutta Study
Like many of you, I have been in book groups off and on for many years. I liked some of the books, and disliked others;
Dana for Our Sangha
Mid America Dharma operates through the generosity of our volunteers and the financial gifts of our supporters, which help to cover our operating expenses, support our teachers and scholarship fund.
In the Pali language, generosity is called dana. Generosity is part of a 2600 year old tradition of supporting the Buddha’s teachings, Dharma teachers, and sangha through gifts. The practice of dana is more than just providing financial support. It allows each of us to explore the experiences of giving and receiving.
Mid America Dharma is very grateful for all the support we receive. If you are interested in giving dana to Mid America Dharma, you may donate online here or mail your gift by check to:
Mid America Dharma
c/o Carl Wingo
11900 N. Dripping Springs Rd.
Columbia, MO 65202
If you are donating by check, please designate in the memo line which of the following funds you would like your donation to support.
- MAD Operating Support
- MAD Scholarship Fund
- MAD Teachers
Retreat Basics: The Five Precepts
We ask everyone participating in our retreats to make a commitment to follow the Five Ethical Precepts, a foundation for our practice.
The precepts create the community of harmony and safety necessary for our work of turning inward. The self restraint we show by following the precepts is essential to settle the mind.
Through this we develop confidence in our work and ability to do the practice. Following the precepts bestows a sense of happiness with our own goodness.
Upcoming Events
- Bart van Melik Online Retreat Oct. 15-17, 2021
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Mindfulness: Online Book Group led by Joe McCormack beginning Oct. 9
Please watch our website and your email for further announcements about these events.
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