Episodes
![The Preliminaries for the Wisdom Path](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
5 days ago
![Is Outer Independence and Liberty Possible Without Internal Freedom: A July 4th Talk](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
6 days ago
![Vesak Celebration: Honoring the birth of the Buddha](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Sunday May 19, 2024
Vesak Celebration: Honoring the birth of the Buddha
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Monday Mar 18, 2024
![The Necessity of Knowing Who We Are: The Buddha's teachings of Nonself](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Necessity of Knowing Who We Are: The Buddha's teachings of Nonself
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
![Living Nonviolently in a Violence-prone World: The First Mindfulness Training](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Living Nonviolently in a Violence-prone World: The First Mindfulness Training
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
![Disturbing Thoughts in Meditation?: The Buddha's Advice to Meghiya](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Disturbing Thoughts in Meditation?: The Buddha's Advice to Meghiya
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
![Living in Harmony With the Way (Tao/Dao), Part4](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
![Living in Harmony With the Way (Tao/Dao), Part 3](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2825094/Logo_-_stacked_-_cropped_300x300.png)
Monday Mar 11, 2024