Thursday, June 23, 2022

"The Refreshing Coolness of the Dharma"

Meditation can give us the boost in equanimity we may need to immerse ourselves in the hot, humid, rain that we may perceive to be the world. But our meditation isn't separate from the "world," it's part of it. Some time one the cushion can give us the joy and ease in our practice, can give us the refreshment that is the Dharma. Robert Koho Epstein gives the Dharma talk at One Mind Zen on June 22, 2022.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

"Golden Chains"

 
 
The Golden Chains of "spiritual advancement" are still chains. What do we see when we look at our achievements? Perhaps it's attachment to the idea of spiritual advancement? Ron Kisen Stevenson gives the Dharma talk on June 15, 2022 at One Mind Zen.

One Mind Zen - Live Meditation & Service - June 15, 2022



Thursday, June 9, 2022

"Do Intentions Matter?"


When it comes to karma, intentions do matter. But when dealing with another human being whose perceptions might not quite align with our own problems can follow. "What bliss!" "What, bliss?" What bliss." Even an emoji can't help. Only the Buddha knows for sure. Min 'Ui Maitri gives the Dharma talk at One Mind Zen Jun3 8, 2022.