The UUSA Buddhist Informal Meditation/Study Group meets the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the month from 7:30 – 9:00 PM throughout the UU year. No experience necessary and newcomers are welcome. We do a 20 minute meditation followed by Buddhist reading and then a discussion while sharing some tea and a snack. Please bring a cushion or pillow to sit on; we do have chairs as well.

Meeting locations and schedule may vary. Please check the calendar or email Larry for more details.

Here are some of my favorite books about Buddhism and meditation (along with links for more information):

	Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen This is the first book I recommend for people that want to understand Buddhism in a practical way without a lot of cultural or historical "baggage".
	Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana A very practical, insightful guide to meditation itself. With chapter titles such as Meditation: Why Bother, What To Do With Your Mind, and Dealing With Problems, you will find lots of guidance to help start or develop your meditation practice.
	Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki If you are looking for an open door into Zen Buddhism, this is a great place to start. The book is a collection of informal talks on Zen meditation and practice. Stories like To Polish a Tile are classics.

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