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 […]
"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 […]
The 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 […]
We've looked at the words of classical Western poetry as well as an important Mahayana Sutra, so now it's time to let our hair down. How can contemporary rock 'n […]
The Buddhist tradition presents us with many different styles of garments. Where did they come from? What do they represent, if anything? Venerable Shih Mingxing takes us on a journey […]