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SUMMARY:Meditation and Sutta Study at Philadelphia Meditation Center with Bhante Chandrawansa
DESCRIPTION:Join Bhante Chandrawansa for an evening of meditation and study\, hosted at the Philadelphia Meditation Center in Havertown. We begin with a period of meditation. We then turn to Sutta Study\, exploring the Buddha’s discourses with Bhante’s guidance—reading\, reflecting\, and discussing how these timeless teachings illuminate our practice and daily lives. All levels are welcome\, including those new to the suttas. \nThis is a hybrid gathering—join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom link is below.\n📍 Philadelphia Meditation Center\, 8 East Eagle Road\, Havertown\, PA 19083 \n“Be your own refuge.” \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84983233949?pwd=kxEOrAVb87x7Q3oYmfo8bNaDbfHDZ5.1 \nMeeting ID: 849 8323 3949 \nPasscode: 605354 \n  \nOne tap mobile\n+13052241968\,\,84983233949# US \n+13092053325\,\,84983233949# US \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84983233949/invitations?signature=VlJpn4x7qLG_RqzZrDevHkStdHT93rFaGNsas8eSr9s \n 
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/meditation-and-sutta-study-at-philadelphia-meditation-center-with-bhante-chandrawansa-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided/silent meditation session. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or sitting for the very first time\, no experience is needed. Simply come as you are. \nAll are welcome. \n“Be your own refuge.”
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/open-sit-8/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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SUMMARY:Teen Meditation with Bhante Chandrawansa
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for teens to learn meditation and mindfulness with Bhante Chandrawansa. Through guided practice\, teens build calm\, focus\, and emotional balance—simple tools for navigating school\, stress\, and everyday life. All experience levels welcome; no prior practice needed. \n“Be your own refuge.”
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/teen-meditation-with-bhante-chandrawansa-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation and  Buddhist Book Club with Beth
DESCRIPTION:We begin with a Meditation Session—a period of guided and silent meditation open to everyone\, whether you’ve been practicing for years or are sitting for the very first time. No experience is needed; just come as you are. \nFollowing the sit\, we gather for our Buddhist Book Club. Our first book is Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master by Amy Schmidt—the story of Dipa Ma\, a widowed mother who\, through profound determination\, became one of the most influential meditation teachers of the twentieth century and a guiding light for many Western teachers. Together we’ll explore her teachings\, share questions\, and consider how her example of fearless practice speaks to our own lives. Whether you’ve finished the chapter or are just curious\, you’re welcome to join the conversation or simply listen. \nAll are welcome. Come for the sit\, stay for the discussion\, or join us for both. \n“Be your own refuge.”
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/monday-open-sit-and-buddhist-book-club-6/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T193000
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation and Dhamma Discussion with Bhante Chandrawansa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of meditation and teaching with Bhante Chandrawansa. We begin with a Meditation Session—a period of guided and silent meditation welcoming to all\, whether you’re an experienced practitioner or sitting for the first time. No experience is needed; simply come as you are. \nFollowing the sit\, Bhante Chandrawansa leads a Dhamma Discussion\, offering reflections rooted in the Buddha’s teachings and the Theravada tradition. This is a chance to listen\, ask questions\, and explore how the Dhamma applies to everyday life. Bring your curiosity—whether you have a question on your mind or simply wish to sit and listen\, all are welcome. \nYou’re welcome to join us in person or via Zoom—come for the sit\, stay for the discussion\, or join us for both. \n“Be your own refuge.”
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/open-sit-and-damma-discussion-with-bhante-chandrawansa-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation and  Buddhist Book Club with Beth
DESCRIPTION:We begin with a Meditation Session—a period of guided and silent meditation open to everyone\, whether you’ve been practicing for years or are sitting for the very first time. No experience is needed; just come as you are. \nFollowing the sit\, we gather for our Buddhist Book Club. Our first book is Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master by Amy Schmidt—the story of Dipa Ma\, a widowed mother who\, through profound determination\, became one of the most influential meditation teachers of the twentieth century and a guiding light for many Western teachers. Together we’ll explore her teachings\, share questions\, and consider how her example of fearless practice speaks to our own lives. Whether you’ve finished the chapter or are just curious\, you’re welcome to join the conversation or simply listen. \nAll are welcome. Come for the sit\, stay for the discussion\, or join us for both. \n“Be your own refuge.” \nYou can also join via zoom through the following information: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86901833003?pwd=RfjX1Cwg4S9qP1uONB7Inevb8RYCyV.1 \nMeeting ID: 869 0183 3003\nPasscode: 418550
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/monday-open-sit-and-buddhist-book-club-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T193000
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation and Dhamma Discussion with Bhante Chandrawansa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of meditation and teaching with Bhante Chandrawansa. We begin with an Meditation Session—a period of guided and silent meditation welcoming to all\, whether you’re an experienced practitioner or sitting for the first time. No experience is needed; simply come as you are. \nFollowing the sit\, Bhante Chandrawansa leads a Dhamma Discussion\, offering reflections rooted in the Buddha’s teachings and the Theravada tradition. This is a chance to listen\, ask questions\, and explore how the Dhamma applies to everyday life. Bring your curiosity—whether you have a question on your mind or simply wish to sit and listen\, all are welcome. \nYou’re welcome to join us in person or via Zoom—come for the sit\, stay for the discussion\, or join us for both. \n“Be your own refuge.”
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/open-sit-and-damma-discussion-with-bhante-chandrawansa-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sessions
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Night
DESCRIPTION:Gather with us for an evening of storytelling\, connection\, and community. Storytelling Night is an open invitation to share a piece of your own experience—or simply to listen. Each gathering centers on a theme\, and from there the stories unfold. There’s no pressure to speak; come for the stories\, the company\, or both. \nFood and music round out the evening. Whether you share or just settle in to listen\, all are welcome.
URL:https://meditatepa.org/event/storytelling-night/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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