Welcome To EBSLR.org
The purpose of the
Ecumenical Buddhist Society is to provide a place where anyone
can meditate with others on a daily or weekly basis, to bring Buddhist
teachers, retreats, classes, and social events to the Little Rock area
and to help provide ways to explore different branches and practices of
Buddhist philosophy. (about EBS)
Events & News
Awakening Retreat with Anam Thubten
March 16 to March 18, 2012
Public Talk:
Friday, March 16 - 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church
1818 Reservoir Road, Little Rock
Donations: $10 - $15
Awakening Retreat:
The focus of the retreat is to unburden ourselves from mental habits that cause
unnecessary suffering and to realize our natural state which is the inner dimension
of peace, joy, and love. Anam Thubten invites everyone to experience this spiritual
transformation through meditation practice and the timeless teachings of the Buddha.
Saturday, March 17 - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Lunch break: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
Sunday, March 18 - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Lunch break: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
Ecumenical Buddhist Society meditation hall at 1015 West 2nd Street, Little Rock
Cost: $75/day or $130/weekend
To register, contact:
Charlotte Besch, Phone: 501.664.1167
Email: cabesch@midsouth.ualr.edu
Sponsored by the Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock
EBS Fall Pledge Drive for 2012
The EBS Fall Pledge Drive is underway until the end of the January 2012. The center depends on pledges and donations to pay
for the rental and utilities (which is approximately $1,000.00 per month), newsletters, and practices expenses. Please look at your
finances and consider supporting EBS in 2012. Pledges can be annual, quarterly, or monthly.
For those pledging for 2012, your name will go into a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate to the EBS
Bookstore. (Drawing will be done Jan. 31, 2012.)
EBS Pledge Form
EBS Home Search News
The EBS is looking to purchase and either build or renovate a building in Little Rock. It is a big project and we need help. The EBS board of directors is creating a Home Search Committee which will be charged with researching and planning all the various aspects of the move, from finance and fundraising to faucets and furniture. Ideally, the committee will include people from each of our practice groups, as well as people who have applicable skills and interests. Please consider joining the effort. Its a great way to make a lasting contribution to the work of EBS.
We will schedule an organizing meeting of the Home Search Committee later this summer. Contact Cheryl Woodard at home 501-661-9009, or by email cheryl@publishingbiz.com to join the effort or if you want more information. And look for ongoing news of the committee's work in the newsletter and on the EBS website.
EBS Wish List
If you wish to donate to several items on our wish list, please do so. We are in need of several things for the center. They are:
• New cushions for the meditation hall
• New bookshelves for the library and the bookstore
• Paper products as napkins, paper plates, cups (recyclable ones are also welcome)
• Plastic products such as tall garbage bags, large garbage bags, forks/spoons/knives (recyclable ones are also welcome)
• A printer for our Apple computer
• A new phone with answering machine
If you wish to make a cash donation, please make the check out to EBS. If you wish to donate items, please contact Charlotte Besch at cabesch@midsouth.ualr.edu. Your support and donations are what make our center run!
Join the Discussion on Facebook
EBS has a lively discussion of Buddhist practice, books, and events on Facebook.
• See our link at www.facebook.com/groups/ebslr
• Connect with us and also donate to EBS at www.causes.com/causes/205031
White Hall/Pine Bluff Meditation Group
For those of you in the White Hall/Pine Bluff area, Jim Harmon is interested in starting a local group to meditate and discuss Buddhism teachings. If you are interested, please contact him at jrh4578@gmail.com or call him at home at (870) 879-6783 or his cell at (870) 692-5923.
New Time for EBS Board Meetings
The meeting times for the monthly meetings for the EBS Board of Directors will be on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month.
If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Besch at cabesch@midsouth.ualr.edu.
New EBS Board Officers
The officers of the EBS Board of Directors for 2011 are:
• Charlotte Besch, President
phone: (501) 551-5135
email: cabesch@midsouth.ualr.edu
• Cheryl Woodard, Vice President
phone: (501) 367-8852
email: cheryl@publishingbiz.com
• Cara Smith, Treasurer
phone: (501) 529-2754
email: smithark333@sbcglobal.net
• Steve Evans, Secretary
phone: (501) 663-1882
email: csteveevans@comcast.net
EBS IS 20 YEARS OLD!
Can you believe that the Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock is 20 years old? Yes, it is true. If you have pictures and/or stories to tell of the early days, please contact Charlotte Besch at
(501) 664-1167 or at cabesch@midsouth.ualr.edu. Events and celebrations will be announced in the near future. Let’s celebrate!
EBS Children's Program
The Children's Program will meet every THIRD SUNDAY of the
month at 4:00 pm at the EBS Center. Children of all ages and their
parents are welcome.
For more information, contact Karen Lamoreaux (CoachKarenL@aol.com).
Introduction to Buddhism
This is an excellent starting place for people with little or no knowledge about
Buddhism. Meditation technique will be covered. These sessions are very informal
and questions are welcomed.
Donate Online
We are now accepting pledges and donations online through our donation page.
If you would like to make a one time donation or even setup monthly donations to
EBS using your credit card, PayPal account or bank account you can now do that
through our website.
EBS Support and Mailing List Information
Please help support the Ecumenical Buddhist Society and stay in touch with EBS.
Keep your information current with the above form.
The Latest Newsletter
Click here to check out our most recent
newsletter.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are signed up for the EBS email announcements and have not received them, this is most likely caused by some form of email "Spam" filtering. We have had a number of "failed" deliveries. If you have this sent to you at your business email, it will need to be dealt with through them. If through a personal address, it is probably done through your ISP. You may also need to re-send me your address. Emails which have failed repeatedly have been removed from the list.
- Thank you, EBS
Loving Kindness Request
If you would like prayers offered for a loved one or to make request for assistance in times of need, please click the link "Loving Kindness Request" above to send an email. Give us a few details about your situation and someone will contact you.