Beginner's Mind Zen Center
   northridge, california
   
 

recent dharma talks

Go along for the ride

June 2, 2013| download here
In this talk on the second day of a 2-day sesshin, Jane talks about just sitting, without expectations.

On waves and water; Buddhas and us

June 1, 2013| download here
Peter notes that there are waves (form) because there is water (emptiness).

On religious relationships

May 25, 2013| download here
Peter talks about the similarities and differences among various traditions.

The big picture

May 18, 2013| download here
Jane discusses practicing with both form and emptiness.

Leaving no trace

May 4, 2013| download here
Jane discusses what it means to leave no trace.

On being a Buddhist and practicing Buddhism

April 27, 2013| download here
Peter talks about the differences between identification with a practice or religion and meditation and practice itself.

Nothing special

April 20, 2013| download here
Jane discusses how practice (in this case, a zazenkai) is nothing special.

On acceptance

April 13, 2013| download here
Jane talks about the significance of Buddha's Birthday.

On four phrases to remember

April 6, 2013| download here
Peter talks about Suzuki-roshi's "four phrases to remember," the self and emptiness.
   
 
 

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