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Buddhist lecture

Thought I would share...

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture by Buddhist scholar, Anam Thubten Rinpoche.  The Jamestown Meditation Group sponsored his visit and there was a wonderful turnout for his talk - in fact several more chairs had to be added and the room was full of people.

After a brief five minute meditation, he began speaking and he covered many topics, with a focus on Enlightenment.  One of the points he discussed was that Enlightenment is not a Celestial Awareness; Enlightenment is Being in the Now.  He went on to explain that animals are enlightened and they don't judge whether another animal is enlightened or not (reflecting on this statement now, I wish he had explained that point more). He encouraged everyone to not view Enlightenment to be a state of Consciousness but rather a permanent state of Being.

Then he did a Q & A session.  I was especially interested in one woman's question... she explained that her husband died three weeks ago and she was wondering where she will find the strength to endure the grief.  He responded with loving kindness and explained that because she has "lost a husband, we have all lost a husband because we are all connected."  Also, he reminded her that she has the strength within her to deal with all of life's challenges.  In fact, many of his comments are in line with the encouragement spirit gives my clients during mediumship readings!

He concluded his talk by guiding the group in a lovely Buddhist chant.  Afterward, I enjoyed chatting with friends and making new ones.  And I had the opportunity to meet him briefly.  He has a sincere and open way about him.

Some members of the local meditation group are attending a week-long Silent Retreat and lecture series with him.  I will interested to here more about his teachings.

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