The Basic Teachings of Buddhism

Since the introduction of the first Buddhist texts to America in the mid-nineteenth century, Buddhism has been as extremely influential force among Unitarians and, over the last thirty years, Unitarian Universalists. Early Unitarians, such as Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and Ralph Waldo Emerson responded with great enthusiasm to Buddhism's emphasis on individual experience, rather than appeal to scriptures or belief in miraculous events, as the basis for authority in spiritual matters.

In recent years, Unitarian Universalists have increasingly been drawn to explore Buddhist religious practices, especially seated meditation, in order to ground the "free and responsible search for truth and meaning" that is one of the guiding principles of the UU tradition. Meditation invites a direct and immediate experience of reality and provides a balance to purely intellectual inquiry.

-- From the announcement in the World of a UU-Zen retreat with Rev. James Ishmael Ford, March '96

Our Buddhist meetings have temporarily stopped. We talk about starting a "Topics in Eastern Thought" group. 

Meanwhile, we host Meditation 4 Moderns - Peaceful Mind, Open Heart. This is a Buddhist style meditation 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room 5/7 sponsored by South Florida Dharma. Call 954.298.9556 or email info@sfdharma.com

Every Sunday morning, there is also a more general UU Church Service at 11 AM. Child Care begins at 10:30 AM.

We are located 2 Blocks North of the Main Post Office on 21st Avenue, from Oakland Park Boulevard, and West of I-95.

For more information, contact the Church Office at (954) 484-6734 or by email to UUCFL@aol.com

Other UU Resources and Connections:

• Unitarian Universalist Association.
• UU Buddhist Fellowship.
• UU Mystics
• DharmaNet.