August 29, 2009 Meeting

1. Date: Aug. 29, 2009, Saturday
2. Venue: 1465 El Terraza, La Habra Heights, CA
3. Program：

3:30pm – 4:00pm: updates from Ven. Juewei
4:00pm – 4:45pm: break-out discussion

Theme: Compassion in Living Life (afterthoughts from movie [Departures] or from our monthly readings or personal experiences)

4:45pm – 5:30pm: sub-committee report and updates

5:30pm – 6:15pm: sharing & presentations

6:15pm: potluck dinner

Contact: hsilaifriends@gmail.com if you are interested in attending

Booklet 6: The Wheel of Rebirth

When we talk about rebirth, some people laugh at the idea. They consider such belief passe and obsolete in the technologically advanced 21th Century. Others may think that the question of rebirth belongs strictly in the arena of religion. After all, the issue of what happens after death seems remote from everyday living. The saying, “If I don’t even know about living, why ask about dying?” reflects how some people may feel. To them, the question of rebirth is not a pressing concern.

Indeed, in the ambience of this grand lecture hall, the subject of rebirth may not seem an appropriate lecture topic. If we were to discuss this question on a battlefield, where we are face to face with death, then we would be more earnest to approach and study this very important and serious question of death and rebirth.

Read more @ Link: http://www.blpusa.com/bies06.html

Please add your thoughts about the booklet in the comments area below the post.

Booklet 5: The Buddhist Perspective on Life and Destiny

Of all the issues that we have, we are most concerned with those that relate to us. Of all our concerns, the biggest one relates to our destiny. Each of us has a different opinion on the concept of destiny. Some people, when faced with hardship, complain bitterly about their ill fate. Others believe in destiny and that our circumstances, be they good or bad, are predetermined. Some people accept their difficult situations. Others are content with what they have; they are optimists and live carefree lives. Regardless of whether we find ourselves in a rut or on cloud nine, we should not be passive and simply accept our destiny. We should create our own destiny. When we talk about the Buddhist perspective on life and destiny, there are four areas to discuss.

Read more Link: http://www.blpusa.com/bies05.html

Please add your thoughts about the booklet in the comments area below the post.