Buddhist Study Group to hold roundtable discussion on Oct. 8

The Rossmoor Buddhist Study Group invites residents to join the monthly roundtable discussion meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Club Room at Creekside Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome.

The meeting begins with a short video presentation, followed by time for each table to discuss what was seen. Currently, the club is using the course “Walking the Eightfold Path With Jack Kornfield.” Each video presents a complete dharma talk, so it is not necessary to have attended other sessions.

In Buddhist tradition, the Eightfold Path is considered one of the earliest teachings given by the Buddha after his enlightenment. It is said to contain the way out of the suffering that is part of human existence. Kornfield presents an in-depth analysis of each of the steps in this teaching.

Kornfield is an American-born Buddhist monk who received his training in Asia, then returned to the United States in the 1970s. He is one of the founders of the Insight Meditation Society and a co-founder of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre.

The Buddhist Study Group was established in 2017 to offer a contemporary approach to Buddhist teachings. Its goal is to cultivate self-awareness, balance and compassion in a supportive community. For more information about the group, see the club’s website at www. bsgrossmoor.com or email Diane Kepner at dkepner2@yahoo.com for information about this event.