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

2024-0-30 | Day 4/Part 1 | Integrated Intensive | Trust in community | Peg Syverson by Appamada

00:00:26 - Peg Offers an exercise relating to Spiral dynamics 00:08:45 - Participants Get into groups of 3 for 30 minutes 00:08:52 - Reflections and Teachings

Looking at Spiral dynamics/Change States

Looking at what part of the Change Process you are in now. 00:00:26 - Dharma Talk 00:03:35 - Writing Exercise/Assignment 00:08:56 - Peg offers the Groups of 3 exercise 00:09:37 - Breakout rooms for 15 minutes in groups of 3 00:09:46 - Reflections/Teachings

Spiral Dynamics and Spirituality Spiral Dynamics Values Profile ‘This I Believe’ responses Spiritual Collectives 00:00:35 - Book Reccommendation - Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides - Geoffrey L. Cohen 00:04:34 - Spiral Dynamics Values Profile 2: Handout 1

2024-11-01 | Day 6/Part 2 | Integrated Intensive | Trust in Community | Peg Syverson by Appamada

2024-10-29 I Inquiry I To shine one corner of the world I Flint Sparks by Appamada

Reflections on a Burnt Match ~ Trudy Johnston What if your life was as brief as a match struck, fierce and bright, maybe helping others to shine, then gone. What if your life was as brief as the spume rising from a crashing wave, as it makes its final flourish. What if your life was as momentary as the shifting shadows on the painting behind the sofa. Would it matter? Would it matter? Did the matc...

00:18:14 - Laurie Winnette - Offers a Dharma Activity - 1 - What is your current level of commitment at Appamada? - 2 - Do you have difficulty balancing your home life and spiritual life - work/life/other activities? If the answer is yes, what does it look like and how does it feel? 3- Think about the activities at Appamada that you are involved with, and ask yourself the question, are they nouris...

Jukai Reflections Ryan Van Wyk What is this vow that invites us to somehow be both more and less at the same time? Not exactly restrictive or prohibitive and yet something is relinquished. There is a paradox here; in committing to embody these qualities that have been passed on and lived out by generations of ancestors, we are also committing to be more truly ourselves. Perhaps this vow is as simp...

2024-10-14 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 29 Fengxue's Iron Ox | Thomas Cleary by Appamada

00:00:26 - Practicing with the Brahmavihara's 00:40:59 - Reflections

2024-10-8 I Inquiry I To the Lighthouse I Josh Gifford by Appamada

2024-10-07 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 28 The Three Embarassments | Thomas Cleary by Appamada