SEPTEMBER 2015 SHOW ME DHARMA NEWSLETTER

• WEEKEND NON-RESIDENTIAL RETREAT LED BY KATE DRESHER OCTOBER 23-25 AT SMD

• INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 30

• CHANTING INTO MEDITATION LED BY MELINDA STALEY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12

WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT LED BY KATE DRESHER

OCTOBER 23-25 AT SHOW ME DHARMA

Kate Dresher will lead a non-residential meditation retreat at Show Me Dharma the weekend of Friday October 23 to Sunday October 25. We will be opening registration in the next few days. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to deepen your practice.

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SIX SESSION INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 30

led by Terry Furstenau, Show Me Dharma Teachers Collective

Dates and Time: Six Wednesdays beginning September 30 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Location: Show Me Dharma

Cost: Offered on a dana (voluntary donation) basis

SMD will be offering an Introduction to Meditation class on Wednesday nights beginning September 30. The class meets from 6:30 to 8 pm for 6 weeks. Whether you are beginning meditation practice, wanting to increase your commitment to your meditation practice, find a community of support, or clarify your understanding, this 6-week series may be for you.

We will be exploring meditation on the cushion as well as in daily life. We will work to strengthen our ability to notice and short circuit painful habitual patterns, even as we develop acceptance for the difficult aspects of our personality. Our focus will continue to remain on how we experience this mystery we call ‘life’ and we’ll include plenty of time for questions and sharing.

Each class will consist of a talk, meditation practice, and group discussion. This class is appropriate for new sitters as well as those that would like to re-establish their practice. Bring friends or relatives that have an interest. The class is offered on a dana basis.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: To register please email Terry Furstenau at tfurstenau@gmail.com

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED SHOW ME DHARMA MEDITATION CLASSES

HELD EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AND TUESDAY EVENING

All events held at Show Me Dharma unless otherwise noted.

Sunday Morning Meditation

meets 10:30-11:30 am

September 6                Beth Shoyer

September 13              Joe McCormack

September 20              Armine Alioto

September 27              Armine Alioto

Tuesday Evening Meditation

meets 7:30-8:30 pm

September 1              Beth Shoyer

September 8              Althea Harris

September 15            Althea Harris

September 22            Terry Furstenau

September 29            Joe McCormack

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SHOW ME DHARMA SUPPORT

The Show Me Dharma Board has arranged for sangha members to assist other members who are in need of occasional assistance (e.g., support, meals, transportation, walking partners, etc.). If you or another member have appropriate requests please contact Brick Johnstone  (573-818-4603) to arrange for help.  Similarly, if you are interested in providing such support, please contact him and let him know.

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COMMITTED PRACTICE GROUPS

The Committed Practice Groups will resume in the fall.

Monday Morning Group 8:00 am-9:30 am with Beth Shoyer and Joe McCormack begins August 24. The topic for the class is the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.

For more information about the Monday Morning Group: Please Contact Joe McCormack at metta41856@gmail.com or Beth Shoyer at beth.shoyer@gmail.com or call  573 864-5617 to arrange a brief phone interview.

Thursday Evening Group 7:00 pm-8:30 pm with Terry Furstenau and Armine Alioto begins September 10. The topic is the Brahmaviharas.

For more information about the Thursday Evening Group: Please contact Terry Furstenau at  tfurstenau@gmail.com to arrange a phone interview.

Cost: Committed Practice Groups are offered on a dana (voluntary donation) basis.

Requirements: The committed practice groups require several months of regular, preferably daily meditation practice, and a working knowledge of Buddhist concepts. It also implies the intention to practice daily, do the homework, and share your practice in class to the extent that you feel comfortable.

Held in a climate of loving-kindness and safety, Committed Practice groups

are designed to help us deepen our practice of meditation and learn to take the

benefits of the practice off the cushion into every part of our human lives.

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CHANTING INTO MEDITATION

led by Melinda Staley

Dates and Time: Saturday September 12 from 7:00-8:15 pm

Location: Show Me Dharma

Chanting Into Meditation is based on the yogic practice of raising energy and quickly stopping. The mantras chanted carry a vibration that shifts the consciousness into a broader perspective, as well as releasing the places of holding around the heart.

We chant for an extended period, then stop to experience the energy in stillness. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this shared experience and this community of committed practitioners. Shivaratri, an Indian Shiva festival, is celebrated in February, so Shiva chants will be our focus this month.

“Chanting is a way of getting in touch with yourself. It’s an opening of the heart and letting go of the mind and thoughts. It deepens the channel of grace, and it’s a way of being present in the moment.”

-Krishna Das

Contact Melinda Staley for more info: (573) 289-2831 or melindastaley@hotmail.com

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We Appreciate Your Generosity

The work of Show Me Dharma is made possible by the generosity of our supporters. The teachings have been kept alive for over 2,500 years thanks to those who have voluntarily given so that others might benefit.

While there is no obligation, for those able to give monetarily, donations are gratefully accepted. Donations are used to pay our rent and utilities, offer our guests tea, support our teachers, offer retreats by guest teachers, and reach out to the community.

To contribute to Show Me Dharma, please write a check made out to SMD and either leave at the Sangha in the appropriate basket or mail it to SMD, C/O Mellodie Wilson, Treasurer, Show Me Dharma, 1600 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo 65203.

Show Me Dharma is now able to accept donations online, through the services of Click and Pledge. You may use a credit card to make a one-time donation or to set up a recurring monthly donation. Please use our website to donate on line: http://www.showmedharma.org/giving Show Me Dharma activities are supported exclusively by voluntary donations. All donations to SMD are tax-deductible.

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OTHER PRACTICE/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING RETREATS AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY MID-AMERICA DHARMA—for details on any of the retreats below, see the Mid-America Dharma website www.midamericadharma.org

Oct. 18-24: Householder Retreat with Robert Brumet in Kansas City, MO. Sponsored by Mid America Dharma. Registration opens Aug. 18.

Nov. 6-8: Non-Residential Retreat with Joe McCormack in Columbia, MO. Sponsored by Mid America Dharma. Registration open Sept. 6

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ONLINE COURSE OFFERED BY SHAILA CATHERINE: THE BEAUTIFUL MIND: The Five Spiritual Faculties Sept. 18-Nov. 29: For more info see http://www.bodhicourses.org

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WEBINAR SERIES LED BY VENERABLE PANNAVATI AND VENERABLE PANNADIPA:

KAMMANNA or “FIT FOR ACTION”

The Kammanna or “Fit for Action” Webinar series is designed to offer what other training programs do not: self-mastery and its impact on change.

Webinars are interactive, with core training, 2 break out sessions, handout and practice assignment for the month with individual teacher feedback.

Series Of Events Contemplation for Engaged Buddhists –Sept. 8th Contemplation practice ultimately takes us off the pillow, out of our temples and into the world The Power of One –Oct. 3rd  Standing alone to be a catalyst for change not despising small beginnings or endings Bearing Witness–Nov. 7th Unless we can “show up” being willing to listen deeply – not thinking “we” know what “they” need, we are not present to help Training in Joy and Pleasant Abiding –Dec. 2nd A study and cultivation of practice that will help you avoid or overcome burn-out To register for an upcoming event or the entire series, please follow the instructions found at pannavati.org/training-2