A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday, March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice. We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]
A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday, March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice. We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]
A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday, March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice. We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]
A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday, March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice. We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 1st of 4 classes. List of books consulted for the class. Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 2nd of 4 classes. List of books consulted for the class. Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 3rd of 4 classes. List of books consulted for the class. Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 4th and last class meeting. List of books consulted for the class. Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
Yoshi Kage will teach a class in preparing simple foods for someone who is sick or who needs to increase their capacity to absorb nutrition. Participants will cook together as we learn this new way of preparing food. The class will meet at Doralee’s home in Woodland. Please sign up with Doralee at 916-284-4783 or […]
Six Thursdays, 8 - 9 am • March 1 - April 5, 2018 • Led by Rev. So On Jim Hare Using Shunryu Suzuki's book, Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness as a guide, we will study the classic 8th century poem, Sandokai, "The Harmony of Difference and Equality." We will also use the text by […]
Our fall study period echoes the centuries-old tradition of Buddhist communities gathering for “winter rains” retreats. This is a time for deepening one’s study of the Buddha Way. In a traditional Zen practice period you are in residence. Your days are regulated by a schedule of zazen, service, formal oryoki meals, and work around the […]