Our Path
Mid-America Buddhist Association - A Midwestern Sangha
Our Path
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Why We Suffer
Why We Suffer - And the Buddha's Treatment Plan
Why We Suffer
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The Buddha’s earliest teachings are like a doctor’s diagnosis and prescription for at least some of the suffering that just seems to be a part of being human. He acknowledges how vulnerable we are, often due to our resistance to the way things are, and then shows us how to not make it worse. His treatment plan is sometimes known as the Noble Eightfold Path, eight wise ways to see our world, and to change the reactivity that could lead to unfortunate consequences when we’re not paying attention. And to more peace and harmony when we do.
Six Pathways to Happiness - Vol 1
Six Pathways to Happiness Vol 1 – Mindfulness and Psychology in Chinese Buddhism
Observe. Accept. Let Go.
We all want to be happy. We can learn to train our minds to find joyfulness and happiness in every moment. In this book, we discover the principles of how to cultivate different pathways to achieving calmness, clarity, and kindness.
Written by Don Sloane (Xiankuan) – Lay Dharma Teacher Don is affectionately known as “ShuShu” (Uncle Don) in the Chinese community. He took lay precepts in 2005 and Bodhisattva vows in 2007 in the Chan (Zen) Buddhist tradition with Master Jiru. Don originally began his study and practice of meditation in 1969 under the mentorship of his first teacher, Ho Kuang-chung, from Nanjing, whom briefly taught at Washington University. Shortly thereafter, he began practicing yoga with Anita Montero Campion, T’ai Chi, Al Huang and various teachers around the U.S., including at the original Cheng Man-ching school in NYC and Sophia Delza Wu T’ai Chi School in NYC. For several years he continued his meditation training with a Tibetan Lama, Lodu Rinpoche, a disciple of the world-renowned Kagyu Master, Kalu Rinpoche. For the past decade, Don has studied and practiced with Master Jiru and Venerable Kungshih in secluded Augusta, MO. Don was a professor at the graduate school of Washington University for 17 years and currently practices cognitive behavioral therapy, traveling around the country offering seminars on CBT and mindfulness.
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Six Pathways to Happiness - Vol 2
Six Pathways to Happiness Vol 2 – Ethics, Compassion, and Wisd
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The commitment to ethical and moral precepts is the foundation for any spiritual practice. All major positive religious, philosophical, and psychological systems ascribe to the principles of goodness, compassion, and wisdom. Buddhism contends that our basic universal purpose is to not only stop our own suffering but also do what we can to help others. This is our moral obligation, based on compassion for all beings. To do this, we also need to develop the skillful means and wisdom to help when and whenever we can. This is the companion volume to the Six Pathways to Happiness, Volume One: Mindfulness and Psychology in Chinese Buddhism.
Written by Don Sloane (Xiankuan) – Lay Dharma Teacher Don is affectionately known as “ShuShu” (Uncle Don) in the Chinese community. He took lay precepts in 2005 and Bodhisattva vows in 2007 in the Chan (Zen) Buddhist tradition with Master Jiru. Don originally began his study and practice of meditation in 1969 under the mentorship of his first teacher, Ho Kuang-chung, from Nanjing, whom briefly taught at Washington University. Shortly thereafter, he began practicing yoga with Anita Montero Campion, T’ai Chi, Al Huang and various teachers around the U.S., including at the original Cheng Man-ching school in NYC and Sophia Delza Wu T’ai Chi School in NYC. For several years he continued his meditation training with a Tibetan Lama, Lodu Rinpoche, a disciple of the world-renowned Kagyu Master, Kalu Rinpoche. For the past decade, Don has studied and practiced with Master Jiru and Venerable Kungshih in secluded Augusta, MO. Don was a professor at the graduate school of Washington University for 17 years and currently practices cognitive behavioral therapy, traveling around the country offering seminars on CBT and mindfulness.
Your donation for the book ($40) will be tax-deductible. All proceeds will go to MABA.