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Read more about the article Goal vs Direction: Zazen is Not About Progress

Goal vs Direction: Zazen is Not About Progress

  • Post author:CBMG
  • Post published:June 17, 2022
  • Post category:Dharma Learning/Teachers' Corner

On June 12, 2022, after meditation we listened to a Dharma talk - "Zazen is Not About Progress" - from Shōhaku Okumura about the difference between a goal and a…

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Read more about the article The Basics: From Sitting Postures to Mindful Eating

The Basics: From Sitting Postures to Mindful Eating

  • Post author:CBMG
  • Post published:May 12, 2022
  • Post category:Dharma Learning/Teachers' Corner

On May 8, 2022, after meditation, we shared a collection of short talks by Chozen Bays Roshi with practical advice on the most basic practice how-tos: "From Sitting Postures to…

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Read more about the article The Four Great Vows

The Four Great Vows

  • Post author:CBMG
  • Post published:January 12, 2022
  • Post category:Dharma Learning/Teachers' Corner

On January 9, 2022, after meditation, we studied the topic of "The Four Great Vows." Before watching the Dharma Talk by Zen Master Bon Soeng on The Four Great Vows,…

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Read more about the article Giving It All You’ve Got

Giving It All You’ve Got

  • Post author:CBMG
  • Post published:October 13, 2021
  • Post category:Dharma Learning/Teachers' Corner

On October 9, 2021, after meditation we watched a Dharma talk by Ayya Santussika titled: "Giving It All You've Got." The teacher quoted Ajahn Chah who said that in everything…

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Read more about the article Living by Vow

Living by Vow

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

On December 12, 2020, after meditation we heard a dharma talk about the concept of vow, which figures prominently in Mahayana Buddhism. At Teachers' Corner last Saturday, we heard a…

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Read more about the article Practice with Attachment / Clinging / Grasping

Practice with Attachment / Clinging / Grasping

  • Post author:CBMG
  • Post published:November 18, 2020
  • Post category:Dharma Learning/Teachers' Corner

On November 14, 2020, after meditation, we discussed one of the fundamental causes of our suffering -- Attachment / Clinging / Grasping, and how to work with it in our…

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Read more about the article Buddhist Practice in this Pandemic: Allow Joy into Our Heart & other advice from Dharma teachers

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…

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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…

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