CALENDAR | SUNDAY DHARMA TALK
THIS SUNDAY / Feb 2
Chinese New Year Special Dharma Talk
by Ven. Chang Hwa
FEBRUARYFeb 9
How We Can Stop Fooling Ourselves by Training the Mind -- The Discipline of Relationships - Part 1 (English Talk)
by Harry Miller
Feb 16
A Microscopic View of the Ten Parables of Prajñā: Illusion and Reality
by Ven. Yan She
In the Mahāyāna Prajñā scriptures, analogies such as like "an illusion," "a flame," "the moon in the water," "empty space," "an echo," " the city of Gandharvas," "a dream," "a shadow," "a reflection in a mirror," and "a magical creation" are used to illustrate the true nature of all phenomena. Let us delve into these ten parables from a microscopic perspective to uncover their profound meaning, illuminate the reality of the universe, and explore the wisdom of Prajñā and insight into emptiness.
Feb 23
The Śūraṅgama Sūtra Digest -- The Threefold Definitive Studies
(English Talk)
by Ven. Chang Hwa
The Surangama Sutra is regarded as a very important sutra in the Chan school. It gives both theoretical analysis and practical guidance for practitioners to reach the highest samadhi. By using the three aspects of wondrous samatha, samapatti, and dhyana as a scaffold, it provides instruction on the correct understanding of Buddha nature, the true mind/nirvana, the illusory mind/mundane existences, the ways to reach enlightenment, the Surangama mantra, and the demonic states of mind. This Sutra is a complete and practical manual for meditation practitioners.
MARCHMar 2 & Mar 30
The Heart Sutra - The Wisdom that Brings Us to the Other Shore
by Ven. Yan Rui
The Heart Sutra, formally known as the Prajñāpāramitā Hṛdaya Sūtra, represents the core of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. It expounds the profound meaning of “emptiness,” offering profound yet concise teachings. The sutra inspires practitioners to transcend attachments, go beyond both positive and negative extremes, and attain ultimate liberation and freedom. Its succinct wording and profound principles make it both an introduction to Buddhist practice and a guide for practice and recitation. The Heart Sutra is an indispensable treasure of wisdom for Buddhist pratitioners.
Mar 9
How We Can Stop Fooling Ourselves by Training the Mind -- The Discipline of Relationships - Part 2 (English Talk)
by Harry Miller
Mar 16
A Microscopic View of the Ten Parables of Prajñā: Illusion and Reality
by Ven. Yan She
In the Mahāyāna Prajñā scriptures, analogies such as like "an illusion," "a flame," "the moon in the water," "empty space," "an echo," " the city of Gandharvas," "a dream," "a shadow," "a reflection in a mirror," and "a magical creation" are used to illustrate the true nature of all phenomena. Let us delve into these ten parables from a microscopic perspective to uncover their profound meaning, illuminate the reality of the universe, and explore the wisdom of Prajñā and insight into emptiness.
Mar 23
TBD (English Talk)
by Ven. Chang Hwa
APRILApr 13
How We Can Stop Fooling Ourselves by Training the Mind -- The Discipline of Relationships - Part 3 (English Talk)
by Harry Miller
Apr 20
A Microscopic View of the Ten Parables of Prajñā: Illusion and Reality
by Ven. Yan She
In the Mahāyāna Prajñā scriptures, analogies such as like "an illusion," "a flame," "the moon in the water," "empty space," "an echo," " the city of Gandharvas," "a dream," "a shadow," "a reflection in a mirror," and "a magical creation" are used to illustrate the true nature of all phenomena. Let us delve into these ten parables from a microscopic perspective to uncover their profound meaning, illuminate the reality of the universe, and explore the wisdom of Prajñā and insight into emptiness.
Apr 27
TBD (English Talk)
by Ven. Chang Hwa
MAYMay 4
A Microscopic View of the Ten Parables of Prajñā: Illusion and Reality
by Ven. Yan She
In the Mahāyāna Prajñā scriptures, analogies such as like "an illusion," "a flame," "the moon in the water," "empty space," "an echo," " the city of Gandharvas," "a dream," "a shadow," "a reflection in a mirror," and "a magical creation" are used to illustrate the true nature of all phenomena. Let us delve into these ten parables from a microscopic perspective to uncover their profound meaning, illuminate the reality of the universe, and explore the wisdom of Prajñā and insight into emptiness.
May 18
The Heart Sutra - The Wisdom that Brings Us to the Other Shore
by Ven. Yan Rui
The Heart Sutra, formally known as the Prajñāpāramitā Hṛdaya Sūtra, represents the core of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. It expounds the profound meaning of “emptiness,” offering profound yet concise teachings. The sutra inspires practitioners to transcend attachments, go beyond both positive and negative extremes, and attain ultimate liberation and freedom. Its succinct wording and profound principles make it both an introduction to Buddhist practice and a guide for practice and recitation. The Heart Sutra is an indispensable treasure of wisdom for Buddhist pratitioners.
JUNEJun 1 & Jun 15
The Heart Sutra - The Wisdom that Brings Us to the Other Shore
by Ven. Yan Rui
The Heart Sutra, formally known as the Prajñāpāramitā Hṛdaya Sūtra, represents the core of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. It expounds the profound meaning of “emptiness,” offering profound yet concise teachings. The sutra inspires practitioners to transcend attachments, go beyond both positive and negative extremes, and attain ultimate liberation and freedom. Its succinct wording and profound principles make it both an introduction to Buddhist practice and a guide for practice and recitation. The Heart Sutra is an indispensable treasure of wisdom for Buddhist pratitioners.
Jun 8
How We Can Stop Fooling Ourselves by Training the Mind -- Living with Ease in a Crazy World - Part 1 (English Talk)
by Harry Miller
Jun 22
TBD (English Talk)
by Ven. Chang Hwa
Jun 29
A Microscopic View of the Ten Parables of Prajñā: Illusion and Reality
by Ven. Yan She
In the Mahāyāna Prajñā scriptures, analogies such as like "an illusion," "a flame," "the moon in the water," "empty space," "an echo," " the city of Gandharvas," "a dream," "a shadow," "a reflection in a mirror," and "a magical creation" are used to illustrate the true nature of all phenomena. Let us delve into these ten parables from a microscopic perspective to uncover their profound meaning, illuminate the reality of the universe, and explore the wisdom of Prajñā and insight into emptiness.
JULYJul 6 & Jul 20
A Microscopic View of the Ten Parables of Prajñā: Illusion and Reality
by Ven. Yan She
In the Mahāyāna Prajñā scriptures, analogies such as like "an illusion," "a flame," "the moon in the water," "empty space," "an echo," " the city of Gandharvas," "a dream," "a shadow," "a reflection in a mirror," and "a magical creation" are used to illustrate the true nature of all phenomena. Let us delve into these ten parables from a microscopic perspective to uncover their profound meaning, illuminate the reality of the universe, and explore the wisdom of Prajñā and insight into emptiness.
Jul 13
How We Can Stop Fooling Ourselves by Training the Mind -- Living with Ease in a Crazy World - Part 2 (English Talk)
by Harry Miller
Jul 27
TBD (English Talk)
by Ven. Chang Hwa