The three poisons of Craving, Ill-Will and Ignorance continually work to block our path to enlightenment. They are subtle and work together so sometimes we don't even know how they […]
Buddhism arrived in the West more than a century ago. What effects has it had on Western society? Where might Buddhism in the West end up in the future? These […]
In Pure Land Buddhism the Pure Land itself may be regarded as a literal realm of rebirth, or it may be seen as a series of metaphors which help us […]
In Mahayana Buddhism the Bodhisattva Manjushri represents enlightened Wisdom. Venerable Shih Mingxing will examine the origins and development of this sometimes-overlooked Bodhisattva. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84681007371?pwd=EnpUSILVKBrFaVLbclXbD3ZqWlgXgb.1 Meeting ID: 846 8100 7371 Passcode: 201430
The word "Jhana" usually translates as "meditative state." What exactly are they, and how should we approach them as practitioners of meditation? Venerable Shih Mingxing will explore this vital topic. […]
Venerable Shih Mingxing continues her exploration of the Jhanas, states of meditative absorption arrived at through concentrated meditative practice. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84954602751?pwd=5NPM42aaEhHr9pFSVsHl3j5bvE2NSV.1 Meeting ID: 849 5460 2751 Passcode: 105519
At some time or another in life, all of us feel broken. The Path is not a process of fixing ourselves but rather of recognizing and attuning ourselves to the parts […]
Mudras, hand gestures, are used in many Buddhist and Buddhist-related activities. They are not only symbolic, but also functional. Venerable Shih Mingxing will examine some of the most-utilized mudras in […]
Japan has been the home of many revered Zen teachers. Dogen, Bankei, and Eisai have contributed commentaries and practices that have influenced practitioners down to the present time. As far […]
AI is everywhere now; just ask Siri. Artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool in a wide variety of arenas such as industry, medicine, finance, and even spirituality. How can […]
We all know the Buddha was awake. He saw things as they really are and acted accordingly. But was he "woke?" And what does that mean? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81394028013?pwd=Jy1YqA2I4uVbXD8aNeG9bOUHpJXMCp.1 Meeting ID: 813 […]
In the "Age Of Clicks," our ability to think critically has undergone some serious erosion. Can the mind training of Zen enable us to rebuild the critical thinking skills that […]