October Dharma Talks

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A brief overview on upcoming Dharma talks in the month of October. Details will be posted at the end of the prior month.

The image shows Kwan Yin Hall, the Temple’s meditation hall and main gathering place of the English Dharma Group.

 

 

  • Journey and Challenges of a Mahayana Buddhist | October 2 | Judy Jeng, former manager of the English Dharma Group and long-time member of the Temple shares her own journey in the Mahayana tradition while discovering the key teachings of the Buddha as well as similarities and differences in the main schools of Buddhism.
  • The Three Poisons | October 9 | Gerry Trione will present the first of a three part series on the “Three Poisons”, a core concept in Buddhism for understanding the barriers to lasting happiness.  Gerry will explain the interaction of Greed, Anger, and, Ignorance in our lives, and how we can make adjustments to our views of daily life events to reduce and eliminate these negative influences.
  • In Buddha’s Words | October 16 | James Chao is back with a continuation of his August presentation on Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi’s book “In Buddha’s Words – An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon.” Bhikkhu Bodhi will visit the Temple in November and everyone is invited to join the Temple for a Dharma talk in the morning and an early afternoon workshop on the above mentioned book.
  • The Trace of Ox Part II | October 23 | William Yen presents the second part of his talk on The Stages of Dharma Practice. “The Ten Bulls or Ten Ox Herding Pictures is a series of short poems and accompanying pictures used in the Zen tradition to illustrate the stages of a practitioner’s progression towards the purification of the mind and enlightenment, as well as his or her subsequent return into the world while acting out of wisdom.” Courtesy of Wikipedia
  • The Buddha, his Life and his Teachings | October 30 | Venerable Katapunno continues the study on Buddha’s teachings, following Venerable Narada Mahathera’s book “The Buddha and His Teachings.” The talk is enjoyed by seasoned practitioners; beginners are welcome.