The ceremony of Jukai consists in receiving the precepts of the Bodhisattva and, by doing so, takes refuge in the three treasures: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It is the ceremony […]
"And what is the middle way realized by the Tathagata that - producing vision, producing knowledge - leads to calm, to direct knowledge, to self-awakening, to Unbinding? Precisely this Noble […]
On the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
In morning and afternoon discussions, we will explore the Buddha's teaching of the discontent that arises from the unconscious belief in separate self, and the freedom that comes from not […]
On the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
If you are a Dharma bibliophile (and even if you are not) join us to create an internet accessible catalogue of SDC’s Buddhist book collection. Bring your own computing device […]
On the first Saturday of every month, we offer a one-day retreat (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or a half-day retreat (8:30 am-12:30 pm) which includes sitting and walking meditation, […]
On the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
On the first Saturday of every month, we offer a one-day retreat (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or a half-day retreat (8:30 am-12:30 pm) which includes sitting and walking meditation, […]
On the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
On the first Saturday of every month, we offer a one-day retreat (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or a half-day retreat (8:30 am-12:30 pm) which includes sitting and walking meditation, […]