Jun 5 & Jun 12 & Jun 19 & Jun 26
[Bilingual Dharma Talk]
9:30AM - 11:00AM EST.
The Bodhisattva Way: An introduction to the Mahayana development of the Bodhisattva
by Gilbert Gutierrez
6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
The lecture series will discuss the rise of the Bodhisattva in Buddhism, the nature and purpose of a Bodhisattva. Particular Bodhisattvas will be highlighted and what they stand for. We never really seem to get taught this important aspect of Chan Buddhism. We cover individual Bodhisattvas but run into them by study of a particular Sutra. This lecture series is designed to give us the basics. It is essential for new practitioners and vital to the journey person's practice to fill in the details.
Jul 10 & Jul 17 & Jul 24 & Jul 31
[Bilingual Dharma Talk]
9:30AM - 11:00AM EST.
Onto the Path of Practice
by Ven. Guo Xing
7/10 Reading Sutras vs. Using Sutras: Equal Emphasis on Understanding and Practicing
7/17 How to "Wake Up" When You Feel Stuck
7/24 Reciting Buddha's Name vs. Investigating Chan: Originally the Way is Not-Two
7/31 Finding the True “You”
Aug 7 & Aug 14 & Aug 21 & Aug 28
[Bilingual Dharma Talk]
9:30AM - 11:00AM EST.
The Principles and Stages of Chinese Chan Practice
by Ven. Guo Goang
Chan and Pure Land are the two most widely followed and practiced schools in contemporary Chinese Buddhism. Compared to the Pure Land school, Chan is more focused on practice and direct actualization of the teachings. Philosophical explanations are not emphasized. Therefore, it is easy to wrongly conclude that Chan practice lacks a theoretical foundation and a systematic approach. These four Dharma talks are based on the teachings of several sutras, as well as the records and commentaries of the Patriarchs. The talks begin with a discussion of the underlying principles of Dependent Origination in order to explain Chan teachings and provide a systematic approach to practice. We hope these talks will serve as a guide to correct practice and understanding of Chinese Chan.
8/7 All sentient beings have Buddha nature.
8/14 Seeing Buddhanature and Attaining Buddhahood
8/21 Regulate Mind and Body
8/28 Six Stages of Attaining Buddhahood and Ten Oxherding Pictures