The Bamboo Grove: “Touring the Pure Land” With Venerable Shih Mingxing
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 […]
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Bamboo Grove: “Manjushri, The Other Bodhisattva” with Venerable Shih Mingxing
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
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The Bamboo Grove: “Jhourney Through The Jhanas, Pt. 1” With Venerable Shih Mingxing
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. […]
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The Bamboo Grove On Zoom: “Jhourney Through The Jhanas, Part 2” with Venerable Shih Mingxing
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
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The Bamboo Grove On Zoom: “Meaningful Mentors” with Venerable Shih Mingxing
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 […]
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The Bamboo Grove Presents “Meaningful Gestures” With Venerable Shih Mingxing On Zoom
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 […]
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The Bamboo Grove Presents: “The Dhammazilla” With Venerable Shih Mingxing
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 […]
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The Bamboo Grove: “AI and Zen – Knowledge Meets Wisdom” with Venerable Shih Yingfa
Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesAI 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 […]
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Bamboo Grove Presents “The Buddha: Awake or Woke?” With Venerable Shih Mingxing
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 […]
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The Bamboo Grove Presents: “Zen And Critical Thinking” With Venerable Shih Yingfa On Zoom
Online ZoomIn 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 […]
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The Bamboo Grove: “Words & Letters Beyond Words & Letters, Pt. 1” with Venerable Shih Mingxing
"Zen: a direct transmission outside of scriptures, not dependent on words and letters" goes the famous phrase attributed to Bodhidharma. But can we use words and letters as a means […]
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The Bamboo Grove On Zoom: “Words & Letters Beyond Words & Letters” With Venerable Shih Zhongxin
Online ZoomThe breathtaking language of the Flower Ornament Sutra can help us to experience the total interconnectivity of all things. Venerable Shih Zhongxin will provide us with examples from this transcendent […]