CTBC PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN
August 3-8, 2021 Events
Upcoming Events | Resources
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On Monday, August 2 at 6:45 AM, Charles ‘Mac’ Robb, our beloved sangha member and deeply committed and much loved TBC Center caretaker passed away. He had a massive stroke on Thursday morning and was on life support until the very difficult decision was made by his partner, Bill, to allow him to pass on Sunday.
For those of you who would like to pay your respects in person, the viewing will take place this Saturday from 12 to 2 at Dinan Funeral Home at 1923 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. We will also do a memorial for Mac at his second home - TBC, in the fall.
We are all saddened by the passing of this great human who always fought for justice and equality with a deep compassion for all and a childlike curiosity for knowledge and true understanding, even at the age of 74. He was a lifelong student, but his daily actions made him the greatest teacher.
Tuesday Cyber Sangha Circle
Tuesday August 3
7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom
Our Sangha Circle is a community space for TBC members to share with each other, the experience of our lives, as lived. It is a safe space where support, listening, and awakening occur. Led by TBC Senior Teacher, Tony Boris.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88257654069 Meeting ID: 882 5765 4069 / Password: 068477 To call in from your phone, dial the below number and use the meeting ID and password above when prompted: (646) 558-8656
Thursday Cyber Meditation & Study Group
Thursday August 5 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time
via Zoom
Join us on Thursday nights as we gather to meditate, read dharma and discuss and reflect. The Dharma reading will cover a wide variety of topics, including chanting, poems and many more Dharma treasures that touch our heart wisdom. If you would like to help with our short Dharma readings, please email us (info@tibetanbuddhist.org). Also, to be added to the Study Group mailing list, please email us (info@tibetanbuddhist.org) to receive the weekly update.
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/281405420 Meeting ID: 281 405 420 / Password: 782651 To call in from your phone, dial the below number and use the meeting ID and password above when prompted: (646) 558-8656
Guest Teacher Elazar Aslan
Sunday August 8
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
via Zoom
CTBC Senior Teacher Elazar Aslan will lead Sunday Sangha on August 8.
Dharma Topic: Developing Bodhichitta By Understanding Self-Compassion
His Holiness often says that his most important practice is Bodhichitta. Yet, many of us try to get there while bypassing self-compassion. Why and what to do about it? Join us for the discussion and unique meditation.
Guest Teacher Ven. Amy Miller
Sunday August 15
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
via Zoom
The Path to Joy: A practical roadmap of how to cultivate happiness and overcome suffering in the midst of life’s challenges. Learn the eight pillars of joy along with the realistic tools necessary to cultivate them. Open to all levels. Learn more about Ven. Amy Miller: www.amymiller.com
RESOURCES
Recording of August 1 2021 Sunday Sangha
Prayer of the Three Kayas led by Jeffrey Carr and Visit from Mac Robb's Partner, Bill and Mac's Son, Ben
