In order to continue to exercise cautions and to ensure the safety of all our members, we are extending our online group practice until further notice.
We remain hopeful that we will be meeting in-person again before long. Sign-up to receive our weekly newsletter to get the latest updates.
How to join us online:
via Zoom: Starting at 3:45 PM on each Saturday, visit https://zoom.us/j/727507599 (video + audio)
by Phone: 312-626-6799 / Meeting ID: 727507599# (audio only)
Practice begins at 4 PM as usual. If Zoom is new to you, watch this video on how to join a Zoom meeting.
May all beings be safe, healthy, and at peace.
February 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »March 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »Movie Night: “The Oxford Murders” (w/ Dharma discussion)
We will do a very short sitting tonight, and then order food and watch the movie: "The Oxford Murders" followed by a brief Dharma discussion as related to the movie. About the movie: A 2008 movie starring Elijah Wood and John Hurt. Synopsis: At Oxford University, a prestigious professor of logic and a young graduate student work together to try to stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols. As they try to crack the code, an…
Find out more »April 2019
Meditation + Dharma Learning: “The Ten Paramitas: Generosity Part 1”
Please join us tonight, Saturday April 6th, for meditation followed by Dharma Learning on the "Ten Paramitas." We will study the First Paramita: Dāna (Generosity, Giving) this week. We will watch excerpts of a 2015 video lecture on the topic of Dāna, given by then Sāmaṇera Jayantha (now Bhikkhu Jayasāra). We will learn what Buddha said are our various motivations for Giving, why Giving is the first of all the Paramitas in both Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism, and how to manage expectations…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Learning: “The Ten Paramitas: Generosity Part 2”
Please join us tonight, Saturday April 13th, for meditation followed by Dharma Learning on the "Ten Paramitas." This week, we will continue to study the First Paramita: Dāna (Generosity, Giving). We will read articles on not just Giving, but also the power & practice of Receiving. What is the intimate inter-relationship between Giving and Receiving? Why is Receiving also a form of generosity? What mindset should we have as we Receive? And, ultimately, why is there really no separate giver,…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »May 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion: “Ten Paramitas: Sila (Morality/Ethical Conduct)”
Today we will study the second of the Ten Paramitas of Mahayana Buddism: "Sila" (morality / ethical conduct). ---------------------------------------------On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You…
Find out more »Special Guest Teacher on: “Ten Paramitas: Ksanti (Patience)”
Rev. Eishin Nancy Easton of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate will join us in-person today, Sat. May 11th, during our regular group session, and give a Dharma talk on the Kṣānti Paramita (Perfection of Patience / Forbearance). Please join us! Remote participation is also available - please email belinda.dharma@gmail.com if you are interested in joining this Dharma talk and discussion from afar. Rev. Eishin Nancy Easton is currently the Assistant Dharma Teacher at Ancient Dragon Zen Gate (ADZG), a Soto Zen…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »June 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »
A Cross-Zen Dialogue
with 3 teachers from: Chan, Rinzai Zen & Soto Zen
Join us for an exciting special event that Chicago Buddhist Meditation Group is co-organizing, where we have invited three prominent teachers from different Chan/Zen traditions to share their lineages’ teachings, and to have a dialogue with each other and with you! REGISTER on Eventbrite https://Cross-Zen.Eventbrite.com/ Friday June 28, 2019 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM: Check-in & Mingle, Light Vegan Snacks 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM: Cross-Zen Dialogue 9:15 PM to ~9:40 PM: More Mingling and Individual Q&A's Panelists: (in alphabetical order…
Find out more »Movie Night: “Peaceful Warrior”
We will do a short sitting tonight, and then watch the movie: "Peaceful Warrior" followed by a short Dharma discussion as related to the movie. Movie synopsis: A 2006 inspirational movie based on a true story. Dan Millman is a gifted young athlete bound for Olympic gold who will do anything to be the best. Driven by success, Dan has got it all: trophies, fast motorcycles, fast girls, and wild parties. But Dan's world is turned upside down when he…
Find out more »July 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »August 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »Movie Night: “Treeline: A Story Written in Rings”
It's 5th Saturday - which means it's movie night again! We will be watching a film about trees -- "Treeline: A Story Written in Rings" Because of this film's quiet beauty and calming power, we are going to watch it right after moving meditation and before sitting. Scroll down a bit to see schedule details. Quietly, patiently, trees endure. Treeline takes us to the enshrined cypress groves of Japan, the towering red cedars of British Columbia, and the ancient bristle…
Find out more »September 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »October 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation, Open Q&A & Snack Social
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we have meditation, open Q&A and snack social. During casual Q&A, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions or share what they think would be helpful to others, related to meditation, daily practice, Dharma, Buddhism, etc. An opportunity for us to support each other in this Sangha (practice community). Meant to be a relaxed session, we will also get to know each other a bit more over some tasty vegan/vegetarian snacks!…
Find out more »November 2019
Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion
On the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of each month, we do some Dharma learning and discussion following meditation, with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations welcome at-the-door…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 3rd Saturdays of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Discussion – a Thanksgiving Special!
To ready ourselves for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, our meditation this week will be follow by a special Dharma discussion on Gratitude. Detail schedule is as follow: 6:15 PM: Door Opens* - meditation instructions provided if needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:40 PM : Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:45 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Dharma Learning & Discussion ~8:30 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat – a Thanksgiving Special!
On this extra November weekend after Thanksgiving, we will gather for a mini-retreat with this schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:50 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind ~6:50 PM: Sitting Meditation ~7:20 PM: Walking Meditation (you may choose to continue sitting if you wish) ~7:40 PM: Sitting Meditation ~8:05 PM: Self-Massage ~8:15 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners…
Find out more »December 2019
Meditation Mini Retreat: Loving Kindness (self) + Walking + Sitting
To wrap-up 2019 and prepare ourselves for a new year, we will focus our practice on Loving Kindness in December. For the 1st Saturday this month, we will gather for a mini-retreat that begins with a period of guided meditation to cultivate kindness towards ourselves, follow by walking and sitting meditation. Detail Schedule: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:35 PM: Brief introduction to Loving Kindness Meditation 6:35 PM ~ 7:00 PM: Slow…
Find out more »Meditation Mini Retreat: Loving Kindness (others) + Walking + Sitting
To wrap-up 2019 and prepare ourselves for a new year, we will focus our practice on Loving Kindness in December. For the 2nd Saturday this month, we will gather for a mini-retreat that begins with a period of guided meditation to generate loving kindness for others, following by walking and sitting meditation. Detail schedule is as follow: 6:15 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 6:30 PM ~ 6:35 PM: Brief introduction to Loving Kindness Meditation 6:35 PM…
Find out more »Meditation + Origami Cranes Folding
We will wrap up the year with kindness in action! After meditation, we will fold origami paper cranes (Tsuru in Japanese), which are symbols of peace. Partnering with Ancient Dragon Zen Gate, this is an activity to support the efforts of Japanese-American Buddhists and American Buddhists to bear witness to the internment of migrant and refugee children and families and promote humane and fair treatment of migrants crossing at our southern border. The paper crane we make will be presented…
Find out more »Meditation + Origami Cranes Folding
We will wrap up the year with kindness in action! After meditation, we will fold origami paper cranes (Tsuru in Japanese), which are symbols of peace. Partnering with Ancient Dragon Zen Gate, this is an activity to support the efforts of Japanese-American Buddhists and American Buddhists to bear witness to the internment of migrant and refugee children and families and promote humane and fair treatment of migrants crossing at our southern border. The paper crane we make will be presented…
Find out more »January 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Snacks
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally over vegan snacks with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Story + Snacks (all vegan) ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments…
Find out more »February 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Snacks
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally over vegan snacks with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Story + Snacks (all vegan) ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided as needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) 5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation 5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening.…
Find out more »March 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Door Opens - meditation instructions provided if needed 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~5:45 PM: Work Practice - sweeping and clean-up ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may attend any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story (online)
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable and loose clothing Find…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable…
Find out more »April 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
A "Dharma SHaring" meeting at our usual venue.On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
A "Teachers' Corner" Dharma learning session at our usual venue.On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
A "Story + Snack" meeting at our usual venue.On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
Sitting meditation at our usual venue.On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video…
Find out more »May 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
image by Mollycules at buddhadoodles.comOn the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~6:00 PM: Adjourn . You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
image by Mollycules at buddhadoodles.comOn the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~6:00 PM: Adjourn - You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
image by Mollycules at buddhadoodles.comOn the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! ~4:50 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable…
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YOGA + MEDITATION : Online with Guest Teacher Tulasi (Rachel) Ramirez
We have invited a seasoned and compassionate yoga teacher, Tulasi (Rachel) Ramirez to teach us about yoga as a spiritual practice, and its relationship with meditation. EVENT DESCRIPTION : Ashtanga (8-limbed) or Raja yoga is a journey from the gross to the subtle; from physical postures and guidelines for outer behaviors/inner attitudes to meditation, awareness and oneness. We will begin the class with a brief introduction to yoga followed by yoga asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) practices, ending with…
Find out more »June 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~6:00 PM: Adjourn . You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~6:00 PM: Adjourn - You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable and…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! ~4:50 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable…
Find out more »July 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~6:00 PM: Adjourn . You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~6:00 PM: Adjourn - You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable and…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! ~4:50 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable…
Find out more »August 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~6:00 PM: Adjourn . You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~6:00 PM: Adjourn - You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable and…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! ~4:50 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working…
Find out more »Meditation Mini-Retreat (online)
On the 4th Saturday of each month, we do a mini-retreat with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:20 PM: Sitting Meditation 4:50 PM: Walking Meditation (you may continue sitting if you wish) ~5:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~5:35 PM: Self-Massage ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable…
Find out more »Movie Dharma: “The Cup (Phörpa)” – online
It's the 5th Saturday -- our special event week! On August 29th, we will do a short sitting, and then watch the movie: "The Cup" together. ABOUT THE MOVIE: The Cup (ཕོར་པ། or Phörpa) is a 1999 Tibetan-language film shot in the Tibetan refugee village Bir in India (Himachal Pradesh). It is directed by Tibetan lama, Khyentse Norbu, a.k.a. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche. The plot, inspired by real-life tales, involves a group of young, football(soccer)-crazed Tibetan refugee novice monks in…
Find out more »September 2020
Meditation + Dharma Sharing (online)
On the 1st Saturday of each month, we do some Dharma Sharing where members take turn to present a Dharma topic and lead a discussion, with this schedule: . 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Dharma Sharing & discussion ~6:00 PM: Adjourn . You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is…
Find out more »Meditation + “Teachers’ Corner” Dharma Learning (online)
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we read / watch / listen to a teacher's Dharma teachings following meditation, with this schedule: - 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: "Teacher's Corner" Dharma Learning ~6:00 PM: Adjourn - You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working beforehand Wear comfortable and…
Find out more »Meditation + Dharma Story + Tea (online)
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, members take turn to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally with this schedule: 3:45 PM: Online session open for dial-in 4:00 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 4:10 PM: Sitting Meditation ~4:45 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! ~4:50 PM: Dharma Story ~6:00 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Check that your internet and audio/video is working…
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