Right Action Study Group
supporting and enhancing Buddhist practices on and off the cushion
1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
RIGHT ACTION STUDY GROUP
This group is open to all and devoted to supporting and enhancing participants' Buddhist practices on and off the cushion. It can seem difficult to practice right action nowadays, and our group seeks to encourage spiritual friendship -- kalyanamitta -- by gathering to read and discuss short written pieces that illuminate how we might relate to the eight-fold path, especially right action. How can we practice the precepts to avoid killing, theft, sexual misconduct, heedlessness, deception, and harsh speech? We will endeavor to support one another to act skillfully in the world.
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm - 7:30- pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street, San Diego CA, in Room 323. Our first meeting is January 15. The church is across the street from the UCSD medical center. The entrance to church parking is on Arbor Drive.
ABout the Group
We'll open each meeting at 6:00 pm with a review of the reading, followed by a quick check in. Readings will be brief, 250-500 words. It will not be necessary to read them ahead of time. You will be sent the reading ahead of time though and are invited to read before you arrive.
If we have enough people, we'll break into small groups for discussion then spend the final thirty minutes as one group. If we have fewer than ten people, we will discuss the reading and our personal experiences of right action and the reading all together. All are welcome, newcomers, drop-ins, and experienced practitioners. The discussion portion of each meeting is guided by the group's mindful discussion gudelines.
To supplement our group's activities, listen to other talks available via our our self-study page.
Question? Please contact Vickie at vickie@insightsd.org or Tracy at tracy@insightsd.org.
Group Facilitators
Tracy Cummings
Tracy Cummings has studied Buddhism for many years, reading texts and sitting formally since the 1990’s. She is glad to have found a home in Theravada Buddhism, especially with the Thai Forest Tradition.
Vickie Ficklin
Vickie Ficklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing for 45 years in group facilitation and individual therapy. She is trained in Non-Violent Communication, which is based upon Buddhist Teachings regarding Right Speech and focuses on empathy and compassion.
At each meeting we discuss a short reading after which a group discussion is held. Click on the panel to see the readings we've used:
Is There a cost to join this group?
Following a 2,500-year tradition in which the community financially supports the offerings provided, the teachings and meditation sessions in this group are offered on a generosity (Dāna) basis. No one is turned away because they cannot give. We are encouraging members to give what their budget and hearts of generosity allow, and/or to sign up for monthly giving on our donations page.
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