at the Dhamma Center 8769 Bower Street, Sebastopol
We hope you will come! Bring your friends and family. Date : Sunday March 30th, Sunday
9:00 -12:00 Burmese Venerable Burmese Buddhist Monks will consecrate the Pagoda followed by a sermon. American and Burmese elders speeches. 11:00 Mohinga lunch 6:00 – 9:00 1,000 Lights at Pagoda
In 2023 we successfully built a replica of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Burma. Our Shwedagon stands 21 feet tall and took fours years to complete with donations from Burma and Burmese expatriates in America.
Teaching Done In Library
From the beginning, Dr. Thynn would teach the lessons in the library of the main Dhamma house. We would like to build a classroom dedicated to teaching on the property. We are looking for donations to make that happen.
DANA (GIVING)
Dana (pronounced “dah-na”) is a Pali word for Giving/Generosity
Sae Taw Win II Dhamma Foundation has operated on this 2,500 year old Buddhist tradition since its inception. Classes have been offered for free and the teachers offer their time in service to the Dhamma.
STW II relies on this spirit of generosity to maintain the programs offered and to support the administration of the center.
In the Buddhist tradition the act of giving is an opportunity to cultivate the ability to “let go.”
We appreciate all who extend monthly pledges and generous donations in support to the flourishing of STWII’s commitment of spreading the dhamma.
Although no one is turned away for lack of funds a pledge of $10-20 per class is greatly appreciated by those choosing to attend one of our course series. We keep a dana bowl by the door entrance allowing people to anonymously donate.
Dana in the form of volunteering skills to Sae Taw Win II community is also welcome. Please inquire with the office if interested.
MEDITATE WITHOUT MEDITATING: A DAILY LIFE MINDFULNESS PRACTICE MANUAL
This book is a manual that will guide the meditator throughout their day regardless of where they are and what they are doing. This is one of the few books that will help the meditator integrate their mindfulness practice and all their experiences in life by developing equanimity and balance. It is in fact a way to find one’s central core from which one can relate to the world at large.