Akron AA Pamphlet Quote on Buddhism

Last week I mentioned an old AA pamphlet Kevin Griffin showed me that directly references Buddhism. Here is what it says: 

"Consider the eight-part program laid down in Buddhism: Right view, right aim, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right mindedness and right contemplation. The Buddhist philosophy, as exemplified by these eight points, could be literally adopted by AA as a substitute for or addition to the Twelve Steps. Generosity, universal love and welfare of others rather than considerations of self are basic to Buddhism."

Berkeley Dharma & Recovery Schedule for November 2013

Here's the upcoming schedule for November:

Nov. 5 - Walt Opie

Nov. 12 - Walt Opie

Nov. 19 - Kevin Griffin

Nov. 26 - Walt Opie

Ryokan Poem

[Note: I read this poem to the group recently and was asked to post it here. Photo by Walt Opie taken in Bali.]

Leave off your mad rush for gold and jewels--
I've got something far more precious for you:
A bright pearl that sparkles more brilliantly than the sun and moon
And illuminates each and every eye.
Lose it and you'll wallow in a sea of pain;
Find it and you'll safely reach the other shore.
I'd freely present this treasure to anyone
But hardly anyone asks for it.

-from "Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems by Ryokan"
(translated by John Stevens)