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Pure Land Talks by Rev. Heng Sure (Dec 27, 30, Jan 2, 2021)

12/25/2020

 
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Rev. Heng Sure will be lecturing on the three main practices of the Pure Land school of Buddhism: faith, vows, and practice during the Amitabha Session at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas from Dec 27-Jan 2, 2021.
Talks posted here:
YouTube Link: DharmaRealmLive Channel
  1. Dec 27, Sun, 8-9pm: Visualizing Amitabha's Pure Land
  2. Dec 30, Wed, 8-9pm: Decisive Resolve
  3. Jan 2, Sat, 7:30-9pm: Methods of Practice

"Master Hua's Teachings on Interfaith and Intrafaith" Talks by Rev. Heng Sure (Fri 12:30pm)

12/24/2020

 
Date/Time: Fri, 12:30-1:30pm (CA)
Speaker: Rev. Heng Sure

Come hear stories of Master Hua teaching to many different potentials in the context of interfaith, intrafaith, and more!

Please Register Here

Retreat on the Four Boundless Hearts (Jan 10-17, 2021)

12/23/2020

 
Dates: Mar 14-21, 2021
Time Commitment: 1-3+ hrs/day
  • Orientation/Closing Calls: Mar 14 & 21, 7:30-9:30PM (PST)
  • Practice Sessions (optional): Mar 16 & 19, 8:00-9:30pm (PST)
Hosted by: Jin Chuan Shi and Jin Wei Shi

What if we could meet the world with kindness that is fearless?
With compassion that never gets exhausted?
With appreciative joy that is boundless?
With equanimity that holds everything?


In a world overwhelmed with conflict and uncertainty, the Buddha's framework of the four boundless hearts (aka brahma-viharas) offers a grounding force for transformation and service. They provide a sense of purpose that is not trapped in our stories (or other's stories) about ourselves. They free the heart from coldness and entanglement, opening to warmth, spontaneity, and courage. While they may appear simple, their cultivation has many nuances and traps often referred to as the "far enemies" and "near enemies." This is where we will begin our journey together.

Join us for a 7-day pod, dedicated to cultivating these four virtues. Each day will include "head" readings and videos, "hands" practices, and "heart" reflections. In addition to the orientation and final call, we will have optional calls with guided meditation and discussions for those who want to dive deeper.
Join Here

The Six Perfections by Steven Tainer (Wed 7:30-9:00pm)

12/22/2020

 
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​The Six Perfections in Mahayana Buddhism

On Zoom Wednesday evenings
Jan 13 - May 12, 2021
07:30 - 09:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)


Please join via Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84677272147


Mahayana Buddhism is often introduced through the discussion and cultivation of six 'perfections': generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom. These practice themes can be readily applied to daily life, and summarize many important aspects of personal development and compassionate action. Emphasis will be placed on experiments in ordinary life. No background in Buddhism is required, but class discussions will cover various levels of understanding. Contemporary and traditional readings will be discussed in each meeting.

Avatamsaka Sutra Lecture by Martin Verhoeven (Fri 7:30-9:00pm)

12/22/2020

 
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7:30 - 8:15 pm Meditation
8:15 - 9:00 pm Lecture / Q & A


Class postponed for this semester. We will resume in February 5, 2021.

The class will examine the practices and path set forth by the Avatamsaka Sutra, or Flower Ornament Sutra, which describes a cosmos of infinite realms upon realms, mutually containing one another.

The text touches on various topics such as the Bodhisattva path, the interpenetration of phenomena (dharmas), the visionary powers of meditation and the equality of things in emptiness.


For more details such as how to access the live broadcast link and the speaker bio, please visit the class link.

Great Compassion Mantra Dedication of Merit

12/1/2020

 
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Date: Last Sunday of Month (Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28)
Time: 6:30-7:30am
YouTube: Dharma Realm Live Channel
Zoom: BBM Online (register for link)

Please join us in dedicating the merit of our recitation of the Great Compassion Mantra to all living beings, especially those suffering due to the pandemic. This Dedication of Merit Ceremony is only once a month. Our regular daily practice consists of meditation and Three Steps, One Bow. See BBM Online schedule.

If you would like to sign up to recite the Great Compassion Mantra on your own throughout the month, please do so here:​​ Great Compassion Mantra Recitation Form (link)

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Vietnamese Translation Available
Zoom Link:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83789825569
  Meeting ID: 837 8982 5569
  Phone: +1 669 900 9128 + Meeting ID

New Album of Buddhist Songs by Rev. Heng Sure: Dharma Radio!

11/20/2020

 
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The "Dharma Radio Buddhist Literature Into Songs” album by Rev. Heng Sure and Friends has been released!

For details, please visit https://www.dharmaradio.org.

Saturday Night Avatamsaka Sutra Lecture

11/12/2020

 
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Also available via live streaming (webcast) from Berkeley Monastery
Lecturer: Rev. Heng Sure (or DRBA monks and nuns)

Every Saturday night, the Berkeley Monastery community gathers to listen to a lecture on the Flower Adornment Sutra.  We investigate the sutra text line by line and endeavor to bring its ancient wisdom up to date for our modern lives in the 21st century.

For more class info: 
Please Click Here.

Berkeley Buddhist Monastery Online

9/30/2020

 
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery is offering daily ceremonies, meditation, and teachings online.
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Link to Entire BBM Online Schedule ​
Register Here to Join
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For newcomers, we recommend the 
  • 7:00-7:15 Meditation (last 15 min of 1 hr sit) followed by
  • 7:15-7:30am Universal Well-Being Chant and Dharma Reflection, 
  • 7:30-8:00am, "Three Steps, One Bow" Practice,
  • 12:30-1:00pm Guan Yin recitation/Amitabha recitation (alternating days, except Fri), and 
  • any of our lectures and classes.

For a “day in a virtual monastery,” you can join our 
  • 5:00-6:00am Morning Ceremony, 6:30-7:50pm Evening Ceremony and Mantra Heart Ceremony via Youtube. 
  • 6:15-7:15am Morning Meditation, 12:30-1:00pm Amitabha Recitation with Ground Bell via Zoom
  • Saturday, 2:00-3:30pm, Amitabha Recitation with Ground Bell.

Please register here to join. We will send you a link to all events hosted by BBM.

For the Dharma teachings, please join our BBM lectures: 
  • Saturday, 7:30-9:00pm, “Ten Stages Chapter” of the Avatamsaka Sutra by Rev. Heng Sure; 
  • Friday, 12:30-1:30pm, Vajra Sutra by Rev. Heng Sure;
  • Classes will resume this 5th December, Saturday, 5:00-6:00pm, Medicine Master Buddha Sutra by Jin He Shi (register for Zoom link)
  • [POSTPONED] Sunday, 1:05-2:00pm, Dharma Practice Q&A by Jin Chuan Shi;
  • Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm, Infinite Life Sutra by Jin Fo Shi translated by Jin Chuan Shi;
  • Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm, Insight Meditation by James Baraz;
  • Tuesday, 10am & Friday, 7pm, Dharma Recovery by Kevin Griffin.

Dharma Realm Buddhist University Extension has online classes. 
Register with DRBU here.
  • Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm Shurangama Mantra Review by DM Heng Chih
  • Wednesday, 7:45-9:00pm Six Paramitas by Doug Powers
  • Thursday, 3:45-5:00pm Yogācāra Study by Doug Powers

Additional Dharma Resources
  • Weekly Meditation Podcast by Rev. Heng Sure 
  • Streaming Ceremonies & Dhamma Talks by Abhayagiri Monastery

Wish everyone well during these challenging times. 

Workshops on Cultivating Resistance to COVID-19

8/27/2020

 
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Amelia Barili is offering every Saturday free virtual workshops on letting go of anxiety and building resilience against the Coronavirus based on Classical Yoga and Medical Qigong.

These teachings include release points, gentle moves, brief meditations, and breathings that are effective in cultivating inner peace and good health. The classes are offered in English and Spanish.


Next Class:
English Class: Sat, Aug 22, 3pm 
Register on Class Webpage

Spanish Class: Sat, Aug 22, 11am
Register on Class Webpage

Please visit https://ameliabarili.com/ for details.

Thursday Class Online - Insight Meditation Community

12/19/2019

 
Because of the coronavirus, we are now holding our Thursday evening sittings and talks online by Zoom until further notice. We will share a meditation, followed by a short talk and Q & A at 7:30pm.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/460493377.

Tea Time & Dhamma Talk with Abhayagiri Monks

5/12/2018

 
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POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

Please join us for a Dhamma evening with the Monks from Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

The program begins with Tea Time from 5-6pm followed by a Dhamma talk and chanting at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

Date: First Tuesday of every month
Times: 5pm (Tea Time)
            7:30pm - 9:45 (Dhamma Talk)
Lecturer: Monks from Abhayagiri Monastery

Nuns Sharing Dhamma (3rd Sun of each month) [ONLINE]

5/10/2018

 
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The Aloka Vihara Nuns are offering our 3rd Sunday teaching at Berkeley on Zoom during this time of ‘shelter in place.’

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The Aloka Vihara Nuns will be hosting an informal conversation with tea as well as a Dhamma Talk on meditation and precepts.


Dates
January 17 & February 21 & March 21: Ayya Santussika of KBV
April 18 (Ayya Anandabodhi) | May 16 (Ayya Santacitta) | June 20 (Ayya Dhammadipa) | July 18 | Aug 15 | Sept 19 | Oct 17 | Nov 21 |Dec 19

Evening Schedule
6:00 pm: Meet & greet ~ if you have issues with Zoom, please call Lynne at 510 478 0760 for support.
6:30 pm: Chanting and Refuges & Precepts (see below or via screen sharing)
6:45 pm: Meditation
7:30 pm: Dhamma talk & discussion (please turn off your video if you do not wish to be on the recording)
8:25 pm: Blessing chant
8:30 pm: Meeting ends

Join by computer:
https://zoom.us/j/250032735?pwd=UjZmbHFoT0MvYmRJY240ZXE2Rm5JUT09
Meeting ID: 250 032 735
Password: 16322409

Websites: 
  • Aloka Vihara www.alokavihara.org
  • Ayya Santussika www.karunabv.org

Please visit the Aloka Vihara website (link) for updates and details.

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    Classes & Events

    Daily Practice
    6:15 - 7:15 AM (online)
    7:15 - 7:30 Dharma Reflection
    12:30- 1:00 Recitation
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    Wednesday
    Six Perfections
    7:30-9:00pm

    Thursday
    Infinite Life Sutra Lecture
    7:30-9:00pm

    Insight Meditation Community

    7:30-9:00pm

    Friday
    Online Talk
    by Rev. Heng Sure 

    12:30-1:30pm

    ​Saturday
    Avatamsaka Sutra Lecture
    by Rev. Heng Sure
    7:30PM to 9:30PM
    Click here for live broadcast


    Workshops on Cultivating Resistance to COVID-19
    3:00 PM (Eng) & 11 AM (Sp)

    See here for complete list and description

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    7-Day Retreats in a Contemplative Setting

    Blogs, Videos, Podcast

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    DharmRealmLive TV on YouTube
     Avatamsaka Sutras on Podcast

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