Florida Community of Mindfulness

The Preliminaries for the Wisdom Path

Is Outer Independence and Liberty Possible Without Internal Freedom: A July 4th Talk

Vesak Celebration: Honoring the birth of the Buddha

FCM warmly invites all to join us on the special day of celebrating the traditional Buddhist holiday of Vesak honoring the birth of the Buddha on Sunday, May 19 during Sunday meditation at the Tampa Practice Center.

Our teacher Fred will offer teachings on the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, the significance for humankind of the Buddha’s birth, and what it truly means to be a Buddha. 

The traditional practice of bathing the Baby Buddha will be held in the meditation hall.

The Perfection of Patience: Transforming Vexation into Understanding and Equanimity

Final Dharma talk from the "Perfection of Patience" four-day retreat.

The Buddhist path teaches that true happiness comes about through transforming our mind and its mind states. Essential for our transformation is developing the Perfection of Patience, which allows a deep and profound acceptance of ‘what is’. Founded on a wise and clear understanding of causes and conditions, patience is the unrivaled antidote for neutralizing and preventing us from succumbing to vexatious mind states such as anger, anxiety and all related afflictions, including frustration, irritation, worry, disappointment, confusion, and more.

Under Fred's guidance, this retreat will offer participants the opportunity to truly understand and practice the Perfection (Paramita) of Patience. With the cultivation of patience, the seeds of understanding, acceptance and equanimity have the possibility to flower.

Seeking Happiness: Train in Wholesome Mindstates

The Necessity of Knowing Who We Are: The Buddha's teachings of Nonself

Living Nonviolently in a Violence-prone World: The First Mindfulness Training

Disturbing Thoughts in Meditation?: The Buddha's Advice to Meghiya

Living in Harmony With the Way (Tao/Dao), Part4

Living in Harmony With the Way (Tao/Dao), Part 3