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Dharmatalk (Guest): Ruben Habito: Zen Tribute to Mary Oliver (Part 1 of 2)
“My work is loving the world.” ~Mary Oliver Description: This talk was given by Ruben Habito, founding teacher of Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas, TX. It is an appreciation of
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Dharmatalk: Case 79, Book of Equanimity: Chôsa Takes a Step (Part 2)
“… To awaken is not enough; we have to get down from the pole to be acting as servants of the Dharma, out of love and service for all beings …”
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Dharmatalk: Case 79, Book of Equanimity: Chôsa Takes a Step (Part 1)
“… A sweetly sorrowful joy is a hallmark of our practice deepening …” Description: This talk begins with a bit of the history of the evolution of meditation practice in
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Sangha Meeting Minutes: January 26, 2019
Thank you to all who attended our January 26 sangha meeting. Attendees are listed at the end of this report. We have three sangha meetings per year. Minutes are published
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Dharmatalk: Case 78, Book of Equanimity: Unmon’s “Rice Cake”
“… Everything is a treasure …” Description: Koans are anecdotes from the lives of enlightened masters. The focus of this talk is a koan that conveys the mind of Master Unmon.
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Dharmatalk: Case 77, Book of Equanimity: Kyozan: As His Profession Requires
“… Infinite love is the whole story …” Description: What is a koan? This talk begins by addressing this question. Koans aid us in the investigation of what it is to
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Dharmatalk: Case 76, Book of Equanimity: Shuzan’s Three Verses
“… Your you-ness is what is utterly beloved, from beginningless beginning …” Description: This talk begins with a discussion of the five hindrances: desire; aversion; sloth and torpor; restlessness and
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