Tag: buddhism

Many people resonate with certain aspects of Buddha's teachings and adopt Buddhist practices without abandoning their previous religious or spiritual identifications or declaring themselves to be Buddhist.  

Visit Sravasti Abbey on Sunday, April 8 at 9:45 a.m. for Sharing the Dharma Day and a special Buddhist celebration.

In a word, yes. Anxiety and other mental health issues can be overcome through studying, practicing and integrating the various methods found in Buddhist teachings, such as meditation. But for people with anxiety disorders, not a temporary worry or fear, Buddhist teachings and meditation are better used as an adjunct to other therapies and treatments recommended by qualified professionals.

The Buddha said, "Just as a monkey swinging through the trees grabs one branch and lets it go to seize another, so too, that which is called thought, mind or consciousness arises and disappears continually both day and night."

All are welcome to attend the Sarana Affirmation Service at the Spokane Buddhist Temple, in which 19 people will receive Buddhist names and pledge to lead the Buddhist way of life.

Visit Sravasti Abbey on Dec. 10 for Sharing the Dharma Day, a chance to learn about Buddhism, and to celebrate Lama Tsongkhapa Day with a candlelight vigil for victims of gun violence around the world.

Sravasti Abbey is seeking lay-friends to volunteer during a special event Jan. 22-Feb. 8, 2018.