Dharma Learning Archives - Chicago Buddhist Meditation Group

Teacher Misconduct

Post author:CBMG
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On September 12, 2020, after meditation, we shared several teachers' responses on the issue of Teacher Misconduct in student abuse. We hope their advice will guide us in learning the…

Unskillful Speech : Idle Chatter

Post author:CBMG
Post published:September 16, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning

On September 12, 2020, after meditation we learned more about Right Speech (Samma vaca), one of the elements of the Buddha's Eightfold Noble Path, through a closer examination of one…

Letting Go of the Second Arrow

Post author:CBMG
Post published:August 12, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On August 8, 2020, after meditation, we learned about a core Buddhism teaching about human suffering — the Second Arrow. At Teachers' Corner last Saturday, we read the sutta (Samyutta…

Being Present

Post author:CBMG
Post published:July 14, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On July 11, 2020, after meditation, we learned about what "Being Present" means for practitioners of the Buddhadharma. At Teachers' Corner last Saturday, we listened to a recent Dharma talk…

Transforming Suffering

Post author:CBMG
Post published:June 16, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On June 13, 2020, after meditation, we learned from two different teachers on the topic of Transforming Suffering. At Teachers' Corner last Saturday, we listened to two Dharma talks, one…

How to Deal with the Feeling of Guilt?

Post author:CBMG
Post published:May 13, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On May 9, 2020, after meditation, we learned from two teachers about the feeling of Guilt and the Buddhist perspective on how to deal with it. At Teachers' Corner last…

Buddhist Practice in this Pandemic: Allow Joy into Our Heart & other advice from Dharma teachers

Post author:CBMG
Post published:April 16, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On Apr. 11th, 2020 was our "Teachers' Corner" week, and we took this opportunity to share a recent Dharma talk given by a Chan teacher Dr. Rebecca Li, in response…

Dealing with Anger

Post author:CBMG
Post published:March 19, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On Mar. 14, 2020 after meditation, we learned from three different teachers about Anger. At Teachers' Corner last Saturday, we watched two short video teachings and read a short article,…

Impermanence

Post author:CBMG
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On Feb. 08, 2020 after meditation, we heard from two different teachers about Impermanence. During our "Teachers' Corner" session, we read a couple pages from Thích Nhất Hạnh's book and…

Listening

Post author:CBMG
Post published:January 15, 2020
Post category:Dharma Learning / Teachers' Corner

On Jan. 11, 2020 after meditation, we learned about the importance and the challenges of Listening from Dharma teachers Ajahn Brahm and Toni Packer. During our "Teachers' Corner" session, we…

Gratitude

Post author:CBMG
Post published:December 5, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Member Presentation

On Nov. 30, 2019, Alan gave a special presentation on an very important Buddhist practice: Gratitude. Following is the outline of ideas he presented with links to the source articles…

Karma

Post author:CBMG
Post published:November 14, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Member Presentation

Last Saturday, on Nov. 9, 2019, Kayla presented on the topic of Karma. Kayla's presentation was followed by a lively group discussion on the topic at length - not just…

Interdependence

Post author:CBMG
Post published:November 5, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Member Presentation

Last Saturday, on Nov. 2, 2019, Stephen generously shared his research on a well-known Buddhist concept: Interdependence. He led us through an inspiring discussion session after meditation. Following is the…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Knowledge

Post author:CBMG
Post published:October 16, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on Oct 12, 2019, we studied the tenth of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Jñāna (Knowledge). To learn more about the very last Paramita, we shared…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Power / Strength

Post author:CBMG
Post published:October 8, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on Oct 05, 2019, we studied the ninth of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Bala (Spiritual Power / Strength). We first read an excerpts from the…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Vow / Aspiration

Post author:CBMG
Post published:September 18, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on Sept. 14, 2019, we studied the eighth of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Praṇidhāna (Vow / Aspiration). After a brief intro. on the vows of…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Skillful Means

Post author:CBMG
Post published:September 12, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on September 7, 2019, we studied the seventh of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism — Upāya (Skillful Means / Expedient Means). We first defined Upāya. Then we…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Wisdom (Part 2)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:August 15, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on August 10, 2019, we dived deeper into our study for The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Prajñā (Wisdom / Insight). We first read a few excerpts…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Wisdom (Part 1)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:August 5, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on August 3, 2019, we studied The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Prajñā (Wisdom / Insight). Following meditation, we started Dharma learning session with a quick overview…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Meditative Absorption

Post author:CBMG
Post published:July 15, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on July 13, 2019, we studied The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Dhyāna (Meditative Absorption / Stability of the Mind). Following meditation, we started Dharma learning session…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Energy/Diligence (Part 2)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:July 11, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on July 6, 2019, we continued our study in The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Vīrya (Energy / Enthusiasm). Following meditation, we first shared observations from last month's…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Energy/Diligence (Part 1)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:June 13, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on June 08, 2019, we studied the fourth of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Vīrya (Energy / Diligence / Effort / Exertion). We started our Dharma…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Patience/Forbearance (part 2)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:June 5, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on June 1, 2019, we returned to the third of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Kshanti (Patience / Forbearance). Following the wonderful talk on Patience by…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Patience (with Rev. Easton)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:May 14, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Guest Teacher / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

We are very excited to report that last Saturday, on May 11, 2019, we welcomed our very first guest teacher, Rev. Eishin Nancy Easton! Rev. Easton joined us in group…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Ethics/Morality

Post author:CBMG
Post published:May 6, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on May 4, 2019, we studied the second of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Śīla (Ethics/Morality). We first read the article "The Buddhist Precepts" to get…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Generosity (Part 2)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:April 16, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on April 13, 2019, we continued our study in the first of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Dāna (Generosity). We read the article "Joyful Receiving" and…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Generosity (Part 1)

Post author:CBMG
Post published:April 10, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on April 6, 2019, we began learning more about the first of The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism -- Dāna (Generosity). We briefly discussed the "Three Kinds of Gifts"…

The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : What is a Bodhisattva?

Post author:CBMG
Post published:March 12, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on March 9, 2019, we continued our introduction to The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism with a focus on the question “What is Bodhisattva?”. We explored the meaning of…

The Ten (6 + 4) Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism : Introduction

Post author:CBMG
Post published:March 4, 2019
Post category:Dharma Learning / Ten Paramitas (Mahayana)

Last Saturday, on March 2, 2019, we kicked off our 2019 Dharma Learning topic -- The Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddhism. We shared a print out of Barbara O'Brien's article:…