Welcome To Our Community Today is:
Different Worlds
We live in the same world, but in different worlds. The differences come partly from our
living in different places. If you live to the east of a mountain and I to the west, my world
will have a mountain blocking its sunrises, and yours its sunsets. But—depending on what
we want out of the world—our worlds can also differ even when we stand in he same place.
A painter, a skier, and a miner looking at a mountain from the same side will see different
mountains.
–Thanissaro Bhikkhu, The Paradox of Becoming
We live in the same world, but in different worlds. The differences come partly from our
living in different places. If you live to the east of a mountain and I to the west, my world
will have a mountain blocking its sunrises, and yours its sunsets. But—depending on what
we want out of the world—our worlds can also differ even when we stand in he same place.
A painter, a skier, and a miner looking at a mountain from the same side will see different
mountains.
–Thanissaro Bhikkhu, The Paradox of Becoming
We are so very pleased that you stopped by to visit our community.
Please be assured you will find open arms and warm hearts welcoming
you here. The Insight Meditation Community of East Central FL is a
community-based urban meditation group here in Ormond Beach Florida
for the practice of Natural meditation (effortless Being). Urban Buddhism is the
practice of being open with a natural investigative intention both on and off the
cushion, in work, family life, relationships and all the other ways we move
through life. With the help of the Buddhist teachings, natural meditation,
contemplative dialog and our diverse community we learn to create a wise and
compassionate space within ourselves in which to view our inner and outer
landscapes with openness and kindness, to see clearly our true nature and
the dharma of the world around us. Through this practice you can reduce stress,
confusion and develop inner calm. The result is the ability to become more fully
present with each moment of daily life and to develop a compassionate understanding
of how we relate to ourselves and others.
We offer a broad range of practice's and community activities here locally and
through our sister community, the Orlando Insight Meditation Group.
This includes a weekly meditation session, a Dharma talk (talks on
Meditation, Buddhist teachings and practice) and a contemplative dialog. From time
to time we also offer Buddhist classes, yoga practice and a variety of meditation
and study retreats. This is a non-sectarian, informal group and anyone interested
in meditation or Buddhist teachings is welcome. There is no charge to come and
listen to the teachings or sit with the group but we do ask for donations for
expenses including the building we use. Please feel free to move about the
site and know that you are welcome to come by and sit with us any time.
May we all know the joy of being alive.
