Nothing to Attain - Compassionately Studying Karmic Consciousness
/Continuing the seminar on Reb Anderson’s book Zen Stories of Faith and Understanding Kyoko Angela wonders: “How would you respond if someone asked what your Buddha nature is?”
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Nothing to Attain - Realizing the Stage of Person
/Matthew Ramsay offers the fourth talk in our seminar on Reb Anderson's book. He asks: when have you been engaged in a simple everyday activity but sensed or perceived a depth of importance?
Nothing to Attain: Unfolding the Gift of the Robe
/Toshin Patrick continues the Seminar on Stories of Faith and Understanding by Tenshin Reb Anderson. He asks: what brings you back to your cushion? What is unfolding in your life right now and is calling for your attention?
Nothing to Attain - The Path of Buddha
/Myosen River continues our Wednesday Seminar on Reb Anderson’s book with an exploration of Chapter 2. She asks: has there been a time when your confusion has brought more awareness of your intimacy with all beings?
Nothing to Attain: The Parable of the Destitute Child
/Myoshin Kate McCandless introduces the new Wednesday Evening Dharma Seminar, which will spring from the book Nothing to Attain : Zen Stories of Faith and Understanding by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
The Old Way 5/5
/Daikan Green continues our dharma seminar, offering comments on the finger snap.
The Old Way 4/5
/Myosen River Shannon continues the dharma seminar on The Old Way, talks on texts from the Pali Canon, with a deep dive into the different kinds of minds we carry. What tools do we have for adjusting our behaviours when things are not going our way?
The Old Way 3/5
/Joko Claire Talbot explores what metta mean.
Rather than evaluating or judging self and others against culturally ingrained standards, can we pay attention to self and others based on awareness of the human need to be safe healthy and happy?
