NEWS

Dhamma and Meditation Schedule:

THURSDAY-7:00pm
Meditation with Buddhhism discussion at Unity Church Fort Worth 5051 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth, Tx 76133

Beginning March 8, a 12-week course will be held on The Fundamentals of Buddhism. A Q&A session and meditation will follow.

We meet with the Indian community on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Locations vary.

Youth Study Session with Dhamma Talk 1st and 3rd Sundays Lien Hoa Temple 2014 Rose Street, Irving, TX

One day retreats are available. 3504 Wharton Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, USA 76133

Please call 817.361.7530 for more information.

Mission Statement

We believe in teaching the Four Noble Truths and helping individuals live the Noble Eight Fold Path. The Four Noble Truths relate to the suffering that human endure. The Noble Eight Fold Path describes the way to the end of that suffering.

The Four Noble Truths are that there is suffering, a cause or origin of suffering, and end of suffering, and a path out of suffering. The Nobel Eight Fold Path posits that through the right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration we can all overcome suffering.

Following the Noble Eight Path promises to free individuals of attachments and delusions and ultimately lead them towards a better understanding of themselves and reality.

Articles

Building a Better Brain
By Linda Wasmer Andrews
Mar 30, 2012

Looking for a way to build up your brain? Meditation might be the answer.
Recent research has documented several differences in the brain anatomy and physiology of people who meditate regularly, compared to non-meditators. Here's a look at how meditation may literally build a better brain, whether you're a monk who has been at it for decades or an everyday meditator who has only been practicing a few weeks.

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Borrowing from the Basics of Buddhism to Chase Away the Blues
By Daniela Kuhn
March 7, 2012

A growing number of mental health professionals are employing the Buddhist concept of "mindfulness" to treat depression. Patients are encouraged to sit up straight and focus their attention on their bodies, thoughts and feelings.

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