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Join us each Sunday for an hour of meditation and lesson at 9 am, Charles Fillmore Sanctuary. The service includes meditation instruction and

twenty minutes of practice, along with a short talk and a guided meditation. No experience necessary. Chairs or cushions provided.

For a sample of Sunday morning message and meditation, click here

 

We are discussing a new series of talks based on this best-selling book by Pema Chodron, Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change. Book is available in the Unity Temple bookstore for 10% off the retail price!

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Sunday Morning Discussion Group, 10:10 am - 11:00 am, Classroom A. Grab a cup of coffee and join newcomers and experienced mediators to discuss the 9 am lesson for the Sunday.

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BRING THE KIDS! Youth Meditation and Creativity, Sundays: 9 - 10am, Myrtle Fillmore Chapel, Ages 5-16. Looking for a space where your child can learn to meditate and grow? Temple Buddhist Center's Youth Meditation is that place. Bring your child for fun, art and meditation!

Kids, bring your parents for the adult meditation class across the hall! For kids five years and younger, we provide childcare in the Angel Loft.

For more information: Peggy Mulvihill - peggy@templebuddhistcenter.org or visit website www.calm-kids.org

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Next volunteer opportunity: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9 am - 11:30 am (meet at Unity Temple at 8:30 am to carpool)

Join us as we help serve meals at St. Paul's Church, located at 1300 North 18th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. It's a great opportunity to serve as well as get to know other Buddhist practitioners. If you'd like to carpool, meet in the Unity Temple lobby at 8:30 am. The serving and cleanup will take until 11:30 am. For more information, contact Janet Taylor at janet@unitytemple.com or 913-620-3442.

We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month.

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Meditation and Chant at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Third Thursday of Every Month: Next opportunity: May 16, 2013, 7:00pm -8:00pm

Join us for a remarkable opportunity to meditate and chant in front of the beautiful and internationally known Guanyin statue in the Chinese Temple Room of the Nelson.  The activity is free, but do bring a mat and cushion to sit on the marble floor.  Space is limited due to art safety! 

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Buddhist Discussion Group, Tuesdays (does not meet on 3rd Tuesday of month), 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Charles Fillmore Chapel. Interested in learning more about meditation and Buddhism? Join us, to discuss the Sunday Dharma Talk and get to know each other in the sangha. If you have any questions, email Janet at janet@templebuddhistcenter.org.

Suggested Love Offering: $5 per class

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Volunteer at St. Paul's Food Pantry, Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00am - 12:30pm. We have a NEW opportunity to volunteer in our community. We currently "help serve meals" monthly on the 2nd Saturday. We are looking for volunteers to help in the food pantry on the 4th Saturday of each month. The only pre-requisites for our volunteers are a heart for helping our Neighbors and a willingness to have fun doing it. The pantry is located at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 North 18th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66102. Go to the back of the church, the pantry is across from the red door downstairs in the basement.

For more information contact Ross Warnell at 816-807-4011 or e-mail him at ross@stpaulskck.org

Follow St. Pauls on face book at http://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK

Click Here to follow the St. Pauls Food Pantry

Web Site: www.stpaulskck.org

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Sangha Potluck Picnic, Saturday June 1, 2013, 11:30am - 3:00pm

Mindful Heart Meditation invites you to join us for a potluck picnic to celebrate Spring and deepen our sense of community.  We have rented a shelter at Roe Park. Please bring a dish to share and your own beverage (sorry, alcohol is not allowed in the park); we'll provide the plates and cutlery. The park has a playground and a .75 mile bike trail for kids, a swimming pool ($5.00 fee for day pass to the pool ) and tennis courts. It is also along the Indian Creek Trail, and Buddhist's on Bikes will have a ride starting at 9:00 a.m. Come for a bike ride and lunch or just lunch. All are welcome. 

LOCATION: Roe Park, 10400 Roe, Overland Park KS, across from Suburban Lawn and Garden
For more information contact Sue Rempel
sue.suerempel@gmail.com  913-484-6890

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Janet Taylor has written a book, "Buddhism for Non-Buddhists: A Practical Guide to Ease Suffering and Be Happy". Pick up your copy in the Unity Temple Bookstore or Click to purchase on Amazon.

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CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO START? It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the options. Feel free to contact Janet at janet@templebuddhistcenter.org and get some individualized assistance with what might be right for you.______________________________________________________________________

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The Sunday talks and NEW guided meditations are available on the blog and ITunes (www.templebuddhistcenter.blogspot.com).

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Buddhism & 12-Step Recovery : Meets every Sunday at 12:30 pm in Classroom A and every Thursday at 6:15 pm in Myrtle Fillmore Chapel (just off the main lobby). For more details, go to Classes.

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Week, 365 Days a Year: 30 minutes of meditation and discussion, offered 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm and 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Myrtle Fillmore Chapel. Perfect for beginners or anyone needing some peace and calm amidst the busyness of everyday life. For more detail, go to Classes.

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