Tag Archives: Buddhist
Meditation and Reflection at the John Main Center
For many Georgetown students, busy schedules and marked-up planners are the norm. With such a fast-paced college culture, multitasking has become a necessity. Such a strong emphasis on activity leaves little room for contemplation. The John Main Center for Meditation … Continue reading
Reflection on the Buddhist Life Retreat
I didn’t know what to expect going to a Buddhist Meditation retreat. All I knew was that it was at the Calcagnini Center in Bluemont, VA and that’s all I needed to sign up. The center is a beautiful place, … Continue reading
Finding Peace in Red Square
Between the 2:15-2:30 p.m. class break, Red Square is usually a flurry of coffee cups, flyers, and quick chats about upcoming midterms or quizzes. But this past week, members of the Buddhist Meditation Sangha (BuMS) decided to flash meditate in … Continue reading
Buddhist Meditation Retreat, Spring 2014
The Buddhist meditation retreat was a refreshing, calming getaway from the bustle of the Georgetown bubble. Our small group of about a dozen students made for an intimate setting along with the cool, rainy weather. A fog rolled in as … Continue reading