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2024-12-10 I Inquiry I Practice: A Path of Gratitude I Laurie Winnette by Appamada

2024-12-08 | Rohatsu Ceremony by Appamada

2024-12-09 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson by Appamada

2024-12-07 | Rohatsu Intensive | Summary | Laurie Winnette by Appamada

2024-11-24 | Dharma talk | The Preciousness of Life | Sandra Medina Bocangel by Appamada

Students gave talks on some of Buddha's lists during the week. This is my reflections from the week of talks. There are drawings that go with this talk. You can see them at: https://tinyurl.com/RohatsuTalks

2024-12-01-Dharma Talk-Understanding Misunderstanding-Krzysztof Piekarski by Appamada

link to full talk by Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center https://www.sfzc.org/teachings/dharma-talks/look-silver-lining-video

2024-11-26 I Inquiry I Thanks-Giving I Flint Sparks by Appamada

2024-11-25 | Depth in Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson by Appamada

Bodhisattva’s Vow ~ Torei Zenji When I, a student of the Way, look at the real form of the universe, all is the never-failing manifestation of the mysterious truth of the Awakened Life. In any event, in any moment, and in any place, none can be other than the marvelous revelation of its glorious light. This realization made our ancestors and teachers extend tender care with respectful hearts even...

2024-10-27 | Dharma Talk | Rosemarie Gates by Appamada

Practicing with the Brahmaviharas - Loving Kindness, Compassion, Equinimity, and Empathetic Joy 00:08:28 - youTube - Thich Nhat Hanh, interview Part 1 | Ram Dass Channel (3.5 Minutes exert ) 00:14:47 - Mindfulness Meditation (6 Minute) 00:22:15 - Jessica offers an interactive activity 00:22:55 - Equanimity 00:24:09 - Comments/questions @thaythichnhathanhgiang8273 @RonKurtz

2024-11-18 | Depth in Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson by Appamada

00:03:54 - Poem - 'Place' from ‘Migration: new and selected poems’ by W. S. Merwin 00:09:32 - What is Practice? - A Reading from 'Ordinary Wonder' by Joko Beck 00:23:47 - A reading from 'Living by Vow' - Shohaku Okumura 00:34:13 - Ann Opens up a conversation On the last day of the world I would want to plant a tree what for not for the fruit the tree that bears the fruit is not the one that was pl...

2024-11-12 I Inquiry I Single-Minded Way I Flint Sparks by Appamada

Introduction

2024-10-21 | Depth in Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 30 Dasui's “Aeonic Fire” | Thomas Cleary by Appamada

Zen Lay Entrustment is a ceremony and recognition within Zen Buddhism where experienced lay practitioners are formally authorized to teach Zen. Unlike ordained priests, these lay teachers continue to live as laypeople while carrying the responsibility of teaching and transmitting the Dharma. This practice acknowledges the deep understanding and commitment of long-time lay practitioners, empowering...

Metta Sutta This is what should be accomplished by the one who is wise, Who seeks the good, and has obtained peace. Let one be strenuous, upright, and sincere, Without pride, easily contented, and joyous. Let one not be submerged by the things of the world. Let one not take upon oneself the burden of riches. Let one’s senses be controlled. Let one be wise but not puffed up and Let one not desire g...

00:00:26 - Dharma Talk 00:13:54 - Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon (Page 38 in the Chant Book)

00:00:26 - Dharma Talk 00:16:13 - Overview of the Coming Week 00:22:55 - Opening up for Questions/Reflections 00:33:52 - Meeting the Sangha

00:00:26 - Peg Offers an Exercise on Belonging 00:01:13 - 4 Questions: Writing Activity (see Below) 00:05:54 - Reflections Writing Activity: Belonging 1. Take a few moments and become mindful. Recall a situation where you felt a true sense of belonging. Briefly describe the situation and then, how you felt. What gave you a felt sense that you belonged? 2. Again, becoming mindful, recall a situatio...

Day 3/Part 1 00:00:26 - Overview 00:01:45 - Dharma Talk

Listening/Meditation Exercise Led by Peg Syverson