Maui Sangha  Bulletin Board

May 30 - July 17, 2010 

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 .

Silent Meditation Retreat Sunday, July 18
The next day of silent meditation will be at the home of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters on Sunday, July 18. The day will go from 9:00 until 4:00. Please plan to arrive by 8:45 to allow time to settle in as we will begin promptly at 9:00, and bring a bag lunch. A dhamma talk will be offered in the period before we break for lunch. You are welcome to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m. for an opportunity to converse with others before we go into silence. We'll have tea on the stove. In support of our efforts to reduce paper waste, we invite you to bring your own tea cup with you, but if you don't we'll have cups here. You are also invited to help as we continue to get the space ready for the day.

Sitting Groups
The Kula sitting group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Candle Summers. The next meetings are June 14 and 28, and July 12. 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.

Women's Meditation Circle
The women's meditation circle now meets in Kula one Saturday a month. The next meetings are Saturday, June 14th at 3:30 p.m. and June 28th at 3:30 p.m. 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 in learning more, please contact Candle at 878-6484 to set up a time to meet and talk.

Book Club
The next meeting of the book club will be on Saturday July 10th at 1:30 at Candle's house in Kula. The book selected to read is Gently Whispered by Kalu Rinpoche. If you are interested in joining, please call Candle at 878-6484 to discuss the format.

Housing
Kula Studio for rent, bright, clean in garden setting. Large deck with ocean view, big trees. Washer/Dryer. No smoking or pets please. $800 month, lease and deposit. Call 268-3027.

Housesit wanted: Single mature woman from Vancouver sangha would love to housesit on Maui in January, and possibly part of February. Very responsible homeowner herself, excellent with plants, cats and gardens. Some physical challenges so heavy yard work is not possible. Have local Maui references. Please contact Petra at petrahartt@yahoo.com or telephone (604) 261-5949.

Short term rental August 15 to September 15, 2010. For single person only, lovely cottage on Kealakapu Rd., Keokea-Ulupalakua area. Views, gardens, quiet with privacy. Need willingness to water the grounds. $375. Contact Charlotte 8783200@gmail.com.

Web Links
A selection of Steve Armstrong's Talks and Kamala Master's Talks are posted on the Dharma Seed website, www.dharmaseed.org.
Talks can be downloaded or listened to right from the website.

There are a couple of new and interesting updates about the Burma (Myanmar) schools project on the Myanmar Schools Project website, www.myanmarschools.org.

Community
Many of us appreciate the orderliness and beauty of the grounds here on the land, and may not realize the effort and funds required to maintain them. We invite you to consider offering some time to help maintain some of the existing landscaping, flowerbeds, and gardens. We have all kinds of service opportunities for all ranges of skill, knowledge and physical ability. If you'd like to help us spruce up the gardens please contact Brian at 344-6761 to schedule a time convenient for you to help maintain the beauty we all so enjoy.

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.