Red Clay Sangha Buddhism & Meditation Group

The ability to listen is the foundation of a relationship. When we listen, we give a gift of being heard. Listening allows new perspectives of ourselves and others to emerge. We may respond to difficulties with greater compassion. Listening may help us recognize openings for peace in contentious times.

This virtual Dharma study session is an invitation to investigate the Buddha's teachings on listening. What meditative qualities fine-tune and support an ability to listen? What reminds us to listen deeply in the midst busy of daily life?

We will read selected suttas from the Pali Canon about listening along with writings from other Buddhist teachers. There will be a guided meditation. We will have plenty of time to discuss and listen as we share experiences with deep listening, what gets in the way, and how Buddhist practice supports ongoing cultivation of skillful listening.

A study guide will be provided for the session.

Our Sangha is an eclectic group that takes teachings from all different schools of Buddhism. This is a monthly drop-in group offering a supportive place to ask questions and to share our experience of the dharma. After a brief period of seated meditation, we begin with a reading or special topic, followed by group discussion.

All who identify as women are welcome, from any spiritual background.

No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You do not need to read the texts before the discussion.

Here is a list of some texts we sometimes use to generate and guide discussions:

• The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women, edited by Florence Caplow and Susan Moon.
• The Book of Householder Koan: Waking up in the land of Attachments, by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao
• Therigatha: Poems of the first Buddhist Women, translations and commentary by Susan Murcott, Charles Hallisey and many more.

Meetings are from 2:00 to 3:30, generally held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Occasionally as a result of Holidays and other events, it is necessary to change the date. If you want to check on schedule, current texts or activities, or anything else about the group, please contact Sally Landrum or SoKai (Charli Vogt). OR Check the website: https://redclaysangha.org/

Our Sangha is an eclectic group that takes teachings from all different schools of Buddhism. This is a monthly drop-in group offering a supportive place to ask questions and to share our experience of the dharma. After a brief period of seated meditation, we begin with a reading or special topic, followed by group discussion.

All who identify as women are welcome, from any spiritual background.

No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You do not need to read the texts before the discussion.

Here is a list of some texts we sometimes use to generate and guide discussions:

• The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women, edited by Florence Caplow and Susan Moon.
• The Book of Householder Koan: Waking up in the land of Attachments, by Eve Myonen Marko and Wendy Egyoku Nakao
• Therigatha: Poems of the first Buddhist Women, translations and commentary by Susan Murcott, Charles Hallisey and many more.

Meetings are from 1:00 to 2:30, generally held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Occasionally as a result of Holidays and other events, it is necessary to change the date. If you want to check on schedule, current texts or activities, or anything else about the group, please contact Sally Landrum or SoKai (Charli Vogt).

This reading group centers around books on Buddhist teachings & practice from a diverse range of authors and traditions. The current book we are reading is "Receiving the Marrow" by Ed Eido Frances Carney, which we started on June 26, 2024.

The reading group is an open gathering (all are welcome) that meets every Wednesday evening on Zoom.

What to Expect:
We begin at 8:00p with 30 minutes of meditation, and at 8:30p move on to a conversation for an hour focused on our current book selection. We know life can get busy, so you are welcome to participate as you wish, whether it's for meditation + book discussion or just book discussion!

Learn more at our site: https://redclaysangha.org/event-5133342

Reading Schedule:

| Dates | Topic/Material |
| ----- | --------------- |
| June 26th | Receiving the Marrow (Ed. Eido Frances Carney) (Begin) Dancing the Dharma-Bendowa by Teijo Munnich, p. 1-14 |
| July 3rd | Receiving the Marrow - One Bright Jewel by Shotai De LaRosa, p. 15-35 |
| July 10th | Receiving the Marrow - Not Doing Evils by Seisen Saunders, p. 37-55 |
| July 17th | Receiving the Marrow - Dogen's Seven Arguments for Empowering Zen Women, p. 57-68 |
| July 24th | Receiving the Marrow - Astride the Highest Mountain: Dogen's Being/Time, A Practitioner's Guide by Shinshu Roberts, p. 69-97 |
| July 31st | Receiving the Marrow - Great Realization by Byakuren Judith Ragir, p. 99-124 |
| August 7th | Receiving the Marrow - Polishing a Tile, Actualizing A Mirror by Josho Pat Phelan, p.125-138 |