Starting February 1, SMG will explore *Awakening the Buddha Within* by Lama Surya Das. If you’d like to participate, email us at vsmg.mgr@gmail.com for weekly reminders and the Zoom link. We meet virtually on Saturday mornings at 10 AM for a 30-minute gentle guided Vipassana meditation, followed by an hour of book reading and discussion.

In *Awakening the Buddha Within*, Lama Surya Das shows how we can awaken to who we really are to lead a more compassionate, enlightened, and balanced life.  The book highlights the guidelines and key principles embodied in the noble Eight-Fold Path and the traditional Three Enlightenment Trainings common to all schools of Buddhism: practicing mindfulness, concentration, and awareness of the present moment.

Filled with engaging stories and spiritual practices, this book is a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced students of Buddhism.

Lama Surya Das is a renowned Western Buddhist teacher and scholar, affectionately called “The Western Lama” by the Dalai Lama.
 
** Select Reviews: **
“One of the most helpful and enlightening Dharma books I have read, deepening and enriching my personal practice. It’s one I want to read over and over again.” –Harry A. (SMG Member)

“A warm, accessible, deep, brilliantly written exploration and adventure along the Buddhist path.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D
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“This is a great achievement, and I feel deeply grateful for it.”  –Thich Nhat Hanh

We look forward to sharing this enlightening journey with you!