Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic ~Thu 06 Apr 2023

Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.

~ Yoda [source: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Episode 1 (1999)]

THURSDAY, APRIL 06, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

8:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
11:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
12:45 pm MDT (eg Denver)
1:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
2:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
7:45 pm BST (eg Dublin/London)
8:45 pm CEST (eg France/8:45 pm CAT (eg Botswana)
9:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Friday
05:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
07:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Gary, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

Image Link: Freepik.com top-view-broken-glass-heart

All are welcome.


Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic ~ Mon 03 Apr 2023

The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.

~ Alan Watts [source: The Culture of Counter-Culture: Edited Transcripts]

MONDAY, APRIL 03, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

8:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
11:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
12:45 pm MDT (eg Denver)
1:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
2:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
7:45 pm BST (eg Dublin/London)
8:45 pm CEST (eg France)/8:45 pm CAT (eg Botswana)
9:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Tuesday
03:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
05:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Nicole, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All welcome.


Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic ~ Sun 02 Apr 2023

The human mind can believe anything, but as disciples of Dhamma we must remember that belief is not the truth, belief is what we cultivate when we don’t know the truth.

~ Michael Kewley [source: Buttons in the Dana Box]

SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The above topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

6:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
9:45 am PST (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
10:45 am MST (eg Denver)
11:45 am CST (eg Chicago)
12:45 pm EST (eg New York/Tampa)
5:45 pm GMT (eg Dublin/London)
6:45 pm CEST (eg France)/6:45 pm CAT (eg Botswana)
7:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Monday
02:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
04:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Pat, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All are welcome.


Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic Thursday 30-03-2023

Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while or the light won’t come in.

~ Alan Alda [source: 62nd Commencement Address for Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut – 1980]

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is –

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

8:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
11:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
12:45 pm MDT (eg Denver)
1:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
2:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
7:45 pm BST (eg Dublin/London)
8:45 pm CEST/CAT (eg France/Botswana)
9:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Tuesday
05:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
07:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Cathryn, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All welcome.

Image – ‘Upstairs Meditation Room – The Hey’Wat Thamkrabok Detox and Treatment Centre, Phraputthabat, SaraBuri, Thailand – March 2013


BRN Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic ~ W/TH 29-30 March 2023

The greatest teacher, failure is.

~ Yoda [source: The Last Jedi (2017)]

Buddhist Recovery Network – Midweek Meeting
Sit-and-Share: March 29-30, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81326534832

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 813 2653 4832 and passcode ‘501497‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom at:

Wednesday 2:30 pm HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
Wednesday 5:30 pm PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
Wednesday 6:30 pm MDT (eg Denver)
Wednesday 7:30 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
Wednesday 8:30 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
Thursday 07:30 am ICT (eg Bangkok)
Thursday 10:30 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
Thursday 12:30 pm NZDT (eg Auckland)

This meeting’s topic was chosen by Robert, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All are welcome.


Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic 27-03-2023


Bullying yourself into enlightenment does not work. Befriending yourself is how you transcend yourself.

~  Cory Muscara [source:] Twitter Post November 21, 2022]

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is –

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

8:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
11:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
12:45 pm MDT (eg Denver)
1:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
2:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
7:45 pm BST (eg Dublin/London)
8:45 pm CEST/CAT (eg France)
8:45 pm CAT (eg Botswana)
9:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Tuesday
05:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
07:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Nicole, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All are welcome.


Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic 26-03-2023

It’s not men’s acts that disturb us but our reaction to them. Take these away and anger goes. No wrong act of another can bring shame on you.

~ Marcus Aurelius [source: The Meditations – Book Eleven (Written 167 A.C.E.)]

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is –

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The above topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

6:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
9:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
10:45 am MDT (eg Denver)
11:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
12:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
5:45 pm GMT (eg Dublin/London)
6:45 pm CET/CAT (eg France/Botswana)
7:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Monday
03:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
05:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Gary, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All are welcome.


Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic 23-03-2023

To realise pure mind in your delusion is practice. If you try to expel the delusion it will only persist the more. Just say, “Oh, this is just delusion,” and do not be bothered by it.

~ Shunryu Suzuki [source: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind]

No registration is required. The meeting link is –

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

9:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)

12:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)

1:45 pm MDT (eg Denver)

2:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)

3:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)

7:45 pm BST (eg Dublin/London)

8:45 pm CET (eg France)

9:45 pm CAT (eg Botswana)

10:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)

Tuesday

06:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)

08:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Andy, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All are welcome.


Addiction Research Studies 2023

The Buddhist Recovery Network is collaborating with Southern Illinois University Carbondale on two addiction research studies.

Stigmatization & Beliefs about Risk in Substance Use Disorder

This research study is intended to increase our knowledge of the ways attitudes, beliefs, and stigma affect the perception and experiences of substance use (e.g., caffeine, alcohol, or marijuana) or are related to substance use history. This project is being supervised by Dr. David Gilbert in the Psychology Department at Southern Illinois University. The minimum age to participate is 18 years of age (or 19 years of age or older if you are completing the study from Nebraska, United States).

Participants will explicitly be asked about illicit substance use in this survey. However, all responses are anonymous.

Further information here: https://siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKkUa3lxcvw39r0


Investigating the Mechanism of Change of Buddhist Recovery from Addiction

Research has suggested the beneficial effects of peer-support programs regarding recovery from addiction (ie., substance use and behavioral addiction). However, current empirical research examining Buddhism and addiction peer-support programs is limited. The purpose of this study is to examine if Buddhist recovery peer-support programs would benefit addiction recovery outcomes and the ways in which Buddhist recovery may promote change.

Further information about this study can be found here: https://siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GHFW8bSuOHDxoG


By participating in either or both of these studies, you can help the scientific field further their knowledge of Buddhist recovery peer-support programs or help reduce some of the stigmatizing languages when discussing Substance Use Disorder. 

Your participation in these studies is entirely voluntary and there is no penalty for not participating. The Fifth Precept Sangha and Buddhist Recovery Network (BRN) has no financial involvement with Southern Illinois University, Carbondale or the researchers involved. 

If you would like to participate or learn more about either or both of the study, please follow the links above.

Virtual Sit-and-Share Topic 20-03-2023

The belief that there is some future moment more worth our presence than the one we’re in right now is why we miss our lives.

~ Cory Muscara [source: Twitter Post November 21, 2022]

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023

No registration is required. The meeting link is –

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4537777699

…alternatively, you can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 453 777 7699 and passcode ‘5ps‘.

The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom from:

8:45 am HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
11:45 am PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
12:45 pm MDT (eg Denver)
1:45 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
2:45 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
7:45 pm GMT (eg Dublin/London)
8:45 pm CET (eg France)
9:45 pm CAT (eg Botswana)
10:45 pm EAT (eg Kenya)
Tuesday
06:45 am AEDT (eg Sydney)
08:45 am NZDT (eg Auckland)

Ready for a prompt start at the top of the hour. This meeting’s topic was chosen by Nicole, who will be our ‘Sit-and-Share’ host.

All welcome.