Maui Sangha  Bulletin Board

May 4 - June 7, 2008 

This bulletin is a way to convey information to the Sangha about our Sangha activities. If you have information you would like to have included, call Susan at 573-3450 at least 5 days before the expiration of this bulletin. If you would like to receive these bulletins via e-mail, send your request to Susan at metta@maui.net .

The next day of silent meditation will be on Sunday, June 8, and will be led by our resident teachers, Kamala Masters and Steve Armstrong. The day will go from 9:00 until 4:00. Please plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. as we start promptly at 9:00, and bring a bag lunch.

The Kula sitting group meets the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month beginning at 7:30 p.m . at the home of Candle Summers. The dates for the next meetings are May 12 and June 9 and 23. There will not be a meeting on May 26. Out of compassion, we respectfully request that fragrances or scented personal care products not be worn during meditations. Call Candle at 878-6484 for more information.

The next meetings of the book club will be on Saturday, July 5 , and Saturday, September 6 from 1:00 until 3:00 at Candle’s house in Kula. The book selected to read is Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana. The first four steps will be discussed in the first meeting, the second group of four will be talked about in September. If you are interested in joining, please order the book now (Amazon.com lists it) and call Candle at 878-6484 to discuss the format.

The women’s meditation circle now meets in Kula one Saturday a month from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. The next meeting is Saturday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m. The circle is currently open for new members. It is a committed group that meditates on one of the Bramhaviharas as well as a personal sharing circle based loosely on a style taught by Joanna Macy. If you are interested please contact Candle at 878-6484 to set up a time to meet and talk.

Sublet available on Poko Way in Haiku from May 23 to June 18 . Lovely one bedroom with loft, light and private with a vegetable garden. Looking for a meditative female who loves to garden and appreciates a silent sacred space. $900 includes everything. Call Margo at 250-7161.

Personal Guidance: Steve and Kamala invite you to call on them for any support you need regarding your meditation practice on a dana (donation) basis. They are happy to arrange a time with you when they are on-island. Call 573-3450 to make an appointment.

There are individuals in our community who have allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities. Out of compassion, we respectfully request that fragrances or scented personal care products not be used during meditations or other sangha events. This will allow everyone to join us. Thank you .

Our neighbors have requested you go slowly and carefully on Kealakapu Rd. driving up and down the hill to our land. This is especially important if you find that you are arriving late to the sitting , and may be hurrying down the hill. There are sometimes children and animals in the road and visibility is limited. Our neighbors, like all of us want to be able to enjoy the quiet and stillness of this beautiful place where we all live. Please be respectful of that desire.