Topic: Buddhism

Buddhism’s “Heavenly Abodes:” Friendliness, Compassion, Sympathetic joy, Equanimity

Feb. 25, 2024 at 11 am Jessica Kross

Buddhism gives us some tools to make us more compassionate and useful to ourselves and others. Among these are the “heavenly abodes” in which the mind can find ease and clarity. The four abodes are friendliness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. A mind which can rest in any or all of these states will find satisfaction, … Continue reading Buddhism’s “Heavenly Abodes:” Friendliness, Compassion, Sympathetic joy, Equanimity

My Road to Buddhism

Nov. 26, 2023 at 11 am Melody Smit

What is Shin Buddhism? The story of one woman’s spiritual journey from no religion to Christianity to Shin Buddhism.

Impatience and Helplessness

Feb. 20, 2022 11:00 am Jessica Kross

Buddhism gives us tools to look at and manage our all-too-human feelings of impatience and helplessness.

The Can’t and The Won’t

July 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. Jessica Kross

We all want to believe we won’t rather than we can’t. Buddhism gives us the tools to see what the reality of the situation is.

Humility and Gratitude

Jan. 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Jessica Kross

Buddhism recognizes the interdependent web of all existence. Understanding our true place in the cosmos fosters both humility and gratitude.

Buddhism’s Three Refuges: The Buddha, The Dharma and the Sangha

Feb. 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Jessica Kross

Buddhism is a worldview and an attitude toward life. It rests on three foundations: Our ability to know the truth, the reality of truth, and the community which supports our journey toward the truth. Select the Play button for an audio version of this sermon.

Maneki Buddha: Recovering from Being Wronged

Dec. 9,2018 at 11:00 a.m. Joseph Eisenreich

All of us have been wronged in one way or another and the desire to stamp our feet and demand restitution is incredibly strong. There is a way, though, to find compassion for ourselves and for those who wronged us.

Buddhist Notion of Sangha

July 10, 2016 at 11:00 am Jessica Kross

“Buddhist Notion of Sangha”. Buddhism is built on the foundation of the Buddha, our ability to see things as they really are; the Dharma, variously the truth or the law; and the Sangha, the community. Dr. Kross will discuss these three. About Dr. Jessica Kross: Jessica Kross is a longtime member of the UUCC and … Continue reading Buddhist Notion of Sangha

Dan Cook

Best Church:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

“A church where skepticism is welcome and adherence to dogma is suspect? A church where all religions are invited but none are beyond introspection? A church that regularly presents nationally touring singer-songwriters? A church where half the congregation might have been at Hunter-Gatherer the night before? Now that’s a church we can support.”

Linda and Richard McLeod, Members

We were looking for a church where we felt accepted both intellectually and spiritually, a place where all people and religions were regarded equally without condemnation. Our search began at UUCC six years ago and we never had to look any further. We found our place here with a community of like-minded people and it became our second home, our second family.

Jane and Bob Gillespie, Members

For much of our married life, we were without a church home, but felt our lives would be enriched if we could find a place where we were part of something greater than ourselves. The UUCC became that place. There, we’ve made great friends, enjoyed meaningful fellowship and found a sense of peace. It’s just what we were looking for.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia