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Winding Path Buddhist Sangha — a community in the heart of Springfield, MA
PRACTICING WISDOM, COMPASSION, AND SKILLFUL MEANS TO TRANSFORM OURSELVES AND OUR WORLD
Our temple offers programs for those who have been practicing for years and those who are brand new to Buddhism or meditation.
Sangha Meetings
Every Monday evening, 7:00PM-8:15 for a talk and discussion followed by a short meditation period. These meetings are virtual for the month of January. Check our Meetup Events Page to find the Zoom link.
Second Saturday of the month, 9:00AM-11:00 for our formal morning service, extended meditation period and sometimes a potluck brunch.
Last Sunday of the month, 9:00AM-10:00 for our virtual Intro to Tendai Buddhism class.
For more info about these and other offerings, check our Events page on Meetup. We are currently offering a mix of fully remote, hybrid, and in-person services.
Tendai Buddhism
A balanced and comprehensive approach to the study and practice of Buddhism
EKAYANA: ONE VEHICLE:
Tendai Buddhists seek to understand the inherent unity within the diversity of Buddhist traditions. To study Tendai is to study Buddhism as a whole, while also finding an approach to study and practice that works best for you.
ICHINEN SANZEN: THREE THOUSAND WORLDS IN ONE THOUGHT MOMENT:
Tendai Buddhist seek to understand the interconnectedness of all things.
TATHAGATAGHARBA: BUDDHA NATURE:
Tendai Buddhist thought and practice is rooted in the notion that all beings possess the infinite potential to discover the truth together.
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January 2022
Dear Sangha,In recent weeks I’ve heard several different people speak to the importance of embracing the deep quiet of winter in the northern hemisphere. The colder weather and shorter days invite us to slow down, to burrow deeper, to sleep more. When we listen to...
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Our Location
We are located off Belmont Ave at 36 Marengo Park in Springfield, MA. It’s a few blocks from Forest Park and a few minutes off highway 91.
Parking
There is plenty of street parking on Marengo Park just past the temple.
First visit?
We are looking forward to meeting you. Learn more about what to expect.