WHUUF Buddhist Sangha

WELCOME!

The WHUUF Buddhist discussion and meditation group gathers in community to share wisdom and insights on Buddhism, Meditation and Mindfulness.

 

We uphold the WHUUF Covenant of Right Relations (https://whuuf.net/about-us/covenant-right-relations/) and practice the Noble Eightfold Path shared by the Buddha to end suffering, develop skillfulness, and be in harmony with our community (https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/eightfold-path/). 

Join us in person or by Zoom on Sundays from 9 – 10 AM.

  • IN PERSON:  We meet in the Fireside room located down the hall from the WHUUF main office.  

  • BY ZOOM:  https://uuma.zoom.us/j/97751343013 (Meeting ID: 977 5134 3013)

For more information on the Noble Eightfold Path, refer to https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/eightfold-path/ and the graphic descriptions below:

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(Image source with article: https://bakkeac.weebly.com/ch-16—buddhism.html; Creator credit: jeff.bakke)

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(Image source with article:  https://www.mindfulteachers.org/blog/the-eightfold-path-in-everyday-life; Creator credit: Catharine Hannay)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISCUSSION FOR SUNDAY, 6/14/26

We are reading Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs by Steve Hagen (2003; available for free online at: https://archive.org/details/buddhismisnotwhatyouthinkfindingfreedombeyondbeliefsstevehagen_752_h).

However, this week we will be discussing an excerpt from “A Buddha’s Awakening by Stephen Bachelor,” provided by Norma Heyser.  Norma writes:

“For the upcoming meeting, may here is a reading of Steven Bachelor’s description of the Siddhartha Gautama’s (Buddha’s) initial awakening to his ideas for the four ennobling truths and his central Path.  For me, it broadens the idea of Buddhism and religion and I’d like to listen to your opinions on Sunday.”

We will resume coverage of Chapter 24 of Buddhism is Not What You Think… on 6/21/26.

ALAN WATTS’ LECTURE:  “HOW GOD SPEAKS THROUGH YOUR MIND”

Thank you to Diane Lia for providing a link to this lecture by Alan Watts (1915–1973), a person who helped expose the “western world” to philosophies and spiritual beliefs of the East.

How God Speaks Through Your Mind – Alan Watts

FREE ACCESS TO PBS DOCUMENTARY ON BUDDHA

Thanks to Jenny Schmidt for recommending the 2015 PBS documentary on Buddha, narrated by Richard Gere.  Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc7_VyVXDLs.

 

VISUAL AWAKENINGS PHOTOGRAPHY

If you are not familiar with the photography of sangha member Lynn Clauer, check out her images at 

https://www.visualawakenings.com/.

WEDNESDAY MORNING MEDITATIONS

Online group meditation offered by WHUUF is on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 AM for 30 minutes.  There is no book discussion.  Check in at https://uuma.zoom.us/my/revtracy.