Dharma Talk: “The Refuge of No Refuge” with David Loy

Thursday, May 1st |  5:30–7:00 PM
Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT.
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You are invited to join us for an evening with David Loy at Mountain Cloud Zen Center’s zendo, where he will be leading the Dharma Talk titled, “The Refuge of No Refuge.” In this talk, David will explore the idea of refuge. To take refuge is to run away to a hiding place…Is that what we should do?

This hybrid event is free and registration is not required. Please arrive five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled time.

To participate online, please click on the zoom link below.

sit.mountaincloud.org
Passcode: mountain22

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If you miss a dharma talk, you can find it on our YouTube channel within one to two weeks.

Kindly consider contributing dana (a traditional Buddhist offering) to express financial gratitude to our visiting teacher. Dana can be made through David’s website: https://www.davidloy.org/donate.html

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David Robert Loy is a professor, writer, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is a prolific author, whose articles appear regularly in the pages of major journals such as Tikkun and Buddhist magazines including Tricycle, Lion’s Roar, and Buddhadharma, as well as in a variety of scholarly journals. Many of his writings, as well as audio and video talks and interviews, are available on the web. He is on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief, the Clear View Project, Zen Peacemakers, and the Ernest Becker Foundation. David is one of the founding members of the new Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, near Boulder, Colorado. Please visit the website at rockymountainecodharmaretreat.org for more information.

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Dharma Talk often referred to as a “teisho” in Zen Buddhism, is a discourse or lecture given by a teacher to convey teachings on Buddhist philosophy, principles, and practice. During a Dharma talk, the teacher may explore various aspects of Buddhist doctrine, share insights from personal experience, and offer guidance to the audience on how to apply these teachings in their lives. The purpose is to deepen understanding, inspire contemplation, and support the development of mindfulness and wisdom among the practitioners.