In these Wednesday evening sessions, held at Tu-An Pagoda (Vietnamese Buddhist Temple), 3591 Albion Road 7:30 pm, Ajahn Viradhammo guides participants through chanting, a 45-minute meditation, and a study of select Buddhist texts. The objective of the sessions is to incorporate a partial academic understanding of the Buddha's core teachings into one's daily life experience. Questions that arise will be addressed in a practical manner. Participants are encouraged to have read the texts decided upon in the previous meeting so as to best be able to join in the study discussion. Most of the suggested readings will be available on the Internet (links to be provided below.)

If you are new to OBS events, we ask that you please consult the following websites for information on proper conduct / etiquette with Theravada monastics:
- http://www.ratanagiri.org.uk/Book/book3/discipl.htm
- http://www.abhayagiri.org/index.php/main/content/C43

As only a small number of older meditation cushions are available at the pagoda, you are encouraged to bring your own cushions. A few chairs are also available.

Wednesday Pagoda Readings for 2008

The pagoda study group has come to the end of the texts we have been using for our studies to date. The topics and readings that we will now be considering will be selected from the the ACCESS TO INSIGHT website. Printed sheets of the material to be covered will be provided at each session.

On the website, Ven. Thanissaro has created some excellent guides from the suttas which we will be following. The first topic will be Merit. The relevant link is at http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/study/merit.html

Each study session begins with some chanting and meditation. Ajahn Viradhammo will offer commentary on the readings as well as inviting questions and discussion.

Please note: New dates will be posted here as confirmed.
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