Last Sunday we listened to a talk by Dharma teacher, Joseph Goldstein on the cultivation of Metta (Loving-Kindness). He explains that Metta is a simple, unconditional wish for happiness and well-being for all, supported by qualities of straightforwardness, gentleness, and humility, which foster openness, kindness, and the readiness to learn. By focusing on the good in ourselves and others, we can generate feelings of gratitude and forgiveness, further enriching our practice.
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, we shared an interview with meditation teacher Tara Brach, titled "Waking Up from the Trance of Unworthiness," in which she explores the roots of shame, the path of radical self-acceptance, and how awakening from the cycle of self-judgment reveals the freedom of no-self.
On April 13, 2025, after meditation, we watched a Dharma talk recording by Sensei Wendy Dainin Lau of the Upaya Zen Center, titled: "Spin Cycle for the Logical Mind." She described how the Diamond Sutra uses an antilogic approach to expound on the concept of emptiness, helping us break apart our attachment to self, human identity, sentient beings, and lifespan. She shares how even our most noble intentions can become near enemies when they contain notions of separate selves and the importance of grounding our practice in daily life.
On March 30, 2025, Ven. Thubten Lamsel joined us via Zoom to lead meditation and offer a Dharma talk on the topic of bodhicitta—the wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. She spoke on how this motivation, without the attachment to "self," lies at the heart of the Buddhist path, and how it can guide our actions, speech, and thoughts throughout daily life. Drawing on examples from monastic training and simple practices like mindful eating, she shared how even ordinary activities become powerful causes for awakening when rooted in compassion. The talk emphasized bodhicitta as both the source and expression of our deepest wisdom and connection to others.
On January 12, 2025, after meditation, we listened to a Dharma talk recording by Insight Meditation teacher, Jack Kornfield, where he delves into the second aspect of the Noble Eightfold Path: “Right Attitude, Wise Aspiration, Mindful Thought.”
On November 10, 2024, we listened to excerpts of a recorded Dharma talk by Roshi Joan Halifax, on cultivating wise hope with "Imagination and the Bodhisattva Attitude." Drawing from personal reflections and Buddhist teachings, Halifax invites us to embrace a hopeful yet grounded perspective that empowers us to act in the face of adversity
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, after meditation we listened to a talk on "Real Happiness at Work" by meditation teacher and author, Sharon Salzberg. Salzberg defines "real happiness" as an…
On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, after meditation we shared a talk by meditation teacher, Tara Brach, where she explored the topic of "Awakening through Difficult Emotions: The Poison is the…
On Sunday, May 14th, 2023, after meditation we watched excerpts from a Talk by Chan teacher, Dr. Rebecca Li, about cultivating compassion and loving-kindness for ourselves. The teacher mentioned that…
On August 14, 2021, after meditation we listened to a talk from Venerable Ajahn Brahm about a talk about Dealing with Sickness. Everyone gets sick at some point in their…
On July 10, 2021, after meditation we met online for a Teachers' Corner session on the topic of "Embracing Uncertainty" At Teachers' Corner last Saturday, we watched excerpts from a…