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4th week of the month means this week's service will focus on metta (loving-kindness) meditation practice. All welcome, no registration needed. www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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This account was created in November, but has already gained 500 followers. A lot of that is the growth of the platform, mostly from people fleeing Twitter/X, but it's still astounding. But how many of you followers are in our area and might actually visit? www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/

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Today’s lesson: Dhammapada 223

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All beings of good will are welcome here.

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Next week's service will feature dharma discourse -- open time for discussion & questions about the Dharma, practice, whatever else those attending would find beneficial. This service is open to everyone, no registration required. www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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This Monday will be the LAST live-streamed morning service until the beginning of the Angeo summer intensive practice period. Practice live with us at 7am, or use the recording later (in the day, or week, or maybe like... March). youtube.com/live/Bipe42o...

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There's still time to register for Saturday's introductory workshop. teamup.com/event/show/i... www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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Every service at BZC ends with the Dedication of Merit. It's really the most important part of the service, since we do not practice for our own benefit but for the sake of all beings.

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Tonight's service will happen as scheduled, since the freezing rain expected in our area is forecast to start between 9 and 10pm. However, before coming out tonight, anyone driving from the west should check the forecast locally to ensure that they will be able to arrive home safely.

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This week's evening service will focus on the scriptural basis for meditation practice, the variety of objects of meditation recommended by the Buddha. No registration needed, all are welcome! www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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Two more morning services streamed on YouTube before the end of the Dong Angeo winter intensive practice period. Monday, the 3rd, 7am Eastern. 20 minutes of meditation, followed by a brief liturgy. youtube.com/live/1KP1pjj...

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The best way to get started on the Dharma path is an introductory workshop -- learn more and sign up here: teamup.com/event/show/i... No charge, refreshments provided, donations gratefully accepted. www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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Watch Groundhog Day on Groundhog Day! Yes, it's a fun old classic movie, but it's also a Buddhist metaphor. Refreshments provided, no charge, donations gratefully accepted. Sign up here: teamup.com/event/show/i... www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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Our Monday morning services for the winter intensive practice period continue next week -- only 3 left! Join us live at 7am, or use the recording later to support your practice. youtube.com/live/22sLFXN...

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Monday morning at 7am we will once again be live-streaming our morning service for the Dong Angeo winter intensive practice period. Join us live, or use the recording later in the day (or week). youtube.com/live/kFZylvS...

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Next week will be the only regular service of the month, what with all the special things going on. It will feature metta (loving-kindness) meditation practice. All are welcome! www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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The forecast changed overnight, so the morning service will be happening as originally scheduled: youtube.com/live/wSRqMAr...

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Because of the snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning, we are cancelling the live-streamed morning service for 7am Monday. To get to my real job, I'm going to have to shovel at that time, unfortunately. Recordings of previous services are available here: www.youtube.com/@belmontzen/...

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Since the weather continues to be uncooperative, we will be live-streaming our Buddha's Enlightenment service this evening at 7pm. Here is the link to the service: youtube.com/live/kYBhMNk... Here is the link to the text of the liturgy: www.belmontzen.org/wp-content/u...

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This month's movie: "Little Monk" - chosen as one of the "10 Best Korean Films" in 2003 by Korean Association of Film Critics. (In Korean, with English subtitles) No charge (donations accepted), refreshments provided, please register by noon on the 12th. teamup.com/event/show/i...

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In light of the storm that is forecast, and the need to clean up afterwards, we are moving our Buddha's Enlightenment Service to Wednesday, the 8th. Use the link below to register -- if it will be your first visit, please try to arrive by 6:45 to get oriented. teamup.com/event/show/i...

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Due to the snow, the mini-retreat scheduled for Saturday morning won't be happening. However, conditions should be good in time for the Sunday afternoon introductory workshop, and there are still seats available if you want to sign up: teamup.com/event/show/i...

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We will celebrate the Buddha's Enlightenment on Tuesday, January 7th @ 7pm, with meditation, special chanting, & story telling. All are welcome, no experience required. First timers please arrive by 6:45 to get oriented. Register here to attend: teamup.com/.../id/oFkVg...

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Still time to sign up for this event! Are you feeling like you need to explore a new path? Is your New Year's resolution to change your life? Maybe this is the opportunity you're looking for. Sign up here: teamup.com/event/show/i... www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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Monday morning streaming service at 7am on Dec 30: youtube.com/live/1qfSFhL...

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To accommdate the Christmas holiday, there won't be a service this Wednesday. But here is a snippet of what our services are like -- the Evening Bell Chant. youtube.com/shorts/7Psr_... For a fuller experience, join us for tomorrow morning's streaming service. youtube.com/live/Ad2Z7uK...

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Are you feeling like you need to explore a new path? Is your New Year's resolution to change your life? Maybe this is the opportunity you're looking for. Sign up here: teamup.com/event/show/i... www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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Tonight's dharma talk is now available on our YouTube channel. What is our responsibility to other living things? With credit to Nikki Giovanni and Kobayashi Issa. youtu.be/2q_RADtZUN8

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Our streaming morning service series continues tomorrow at 7am. Participate live, or use the recording to practice later. youtube.com/live/bR0qtOo...

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Next week's service will be the last of the year. All are welcome! www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/ #taegoorder, #seonbuddhism, #koreanbuddhism, #zenbuddhism, #meditation, #stclairsville, #stclairsvilleoh, #belmontcountyohio, #wheelingwv, #ohiocountywv

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Instead of our usual service, this Wednesday will be the 49th day memorial ceremony for the late mother of one of our members. Only members and invited guests of the family will be participating. Anyone interested in visiting is especially encouraged to attend on the 18th.

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Our Monday morning services will continue tomorrow at 7am on YouTube. Participate live, or to practice along with the recording later in the day, or week. The service will include loving-kindness meditation, instead of silent, as our evening services do each 4th week. youtube.com/live/_zmA1hW...

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This week we'll be having a very abbreviated service and our annual business meeting -- if you are thinking of visiting for the first time, it would probably be better to wait until the 18th. In the meantime, please explore our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@belmontzen (Photo: view from the door)

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Monday morning at 7am we will be having another live-streamed service for the Dong Angeo winter intensive practice period. Join us live, or use the recording later. youtube.com/live/pZvRH8q...

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There will be no service tonight at BZC - but the service experience is available any time on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@belmontzen. To get a good sense of what our services are like, check out this animated version of our Evening Liturgy: youtu.be/8-2twyLVJmA

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Tomorrow at 7am Eastern time (UTC−05:00)-- morning service for the winter intensive practice period will stream live on YouTube -- youtube.com/live/ghz47Fn...

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This Saturday -- Movie Afternoon! We will be watch the PBS documentary The Life of the Buddha. Refreshments provided -- no charge (donations gratefully accepted). Please sign up here: teamup.com/event/show/i... www.belmontzen.org/for-visitors/ www.belmontzen.org/getting-here/

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After years of avoiding the App That Shall Not Be Named, the attention Bluesky has been getting made us think this might be a good way to reach more folks about the opportunity to practice the Dharma with us. We'll use this account for announcements about events and other news.

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