 | 7:30 - 8:15 pm Meditation 8:15 - 9:00 pm Lecture / Q & A NO CLASS NOV 29 LAST CLASS IS DEC 13, 2024 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. |
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Meditation practice, Teachings, and Community
With James Baraz and Eve Decker Thursdays 7:30-9pm PT Starting October 10 we will meet in person the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. In-person gathering at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Ave., Berkeley. Or, people can join us online using the usual Zoom link. More information at www.insightberkeley.org.  A presentation of the traditional Buddhist topic of right livelihood, discussed as formulated in early Buddhist texts, but also reconsidered by course participants in light of their present-day experience and challenges. Our focus will address the practicalities and spiritual priorities involved in both working life and retirement. Meditation practices that may be particularly relevant now will also be discussed.
Taught by: Steven Tainer Dates: Sep 18 - Dec 18, 2024 Time: Wednesday, 7:30-8:45pm (Pacific Time) Where: On Zoom (see class page for details) Come learn how Bodhisattvas creatively dedicate merit to all living beings from the "Ten Transferences" chapter in the Avatamsaka Sutra.
Speaker: Rev. Heng Sure Date/Time: Sundays 7:30 – 9:00 pm English Zoom link：Join Here (ID: 929 8519 9033 / Passcode: 95482) Vietnamese Zoom link: Join Here (ID: 879 7769 2844 / Passcode: 922407) YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/QEM_3BhT8IA?feature=share  Have fun learning and playing music in a Chinese ensemble! All instruments are welcome (strings, plucking, woodwind, percussion). Please bring your own instrument. No experience needed, although preferred. We can help you get started on an instrument. Sessions are free. All ages are welcome. We meet on the last Saturday of every month from 1-3pm at Berkeley Buddhist Monastery.
Dates: January (on break in Nov & Dec) Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Dining Hall, Berkeley Buddhist Monastery Interested? Please email: [email protected].  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.  Date: First Tuesday of the Month
Times: 5pm (Tea Time) 7:30pm - 9:45 (Dhamma Talk) Speakers: Abhayagiri Monks Please join us for a Dhamma evening with the Monks from Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. At 5pm there is an informal time to ask questions of the monks over tea, and then at 7:30pm, there will be chanting, meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk. All are welcome.  Date/Time: Fri, 6:30-7:30pm (Pacific Time)
Speaker: Rev. Heng Sure Rev. Heng Sure gives stories and lectures on the Pictorial Biography of Master Hsu Yun. The lecture will be in English, with Chinese and Vietnamese translation. To sign up: [email protected].  come sit quietly
relax the body, heart, and mind 5:00pm - doors open 5:15-6:15pm* - meditation period * if you come during this time, please enter quietly. Due to travel outside the monastery, there are times when we will not be streaming Morning and Evening Ceremonies. To know if ceremonies are being streamed, please visit our YouTube channel DharmaRealmLive and look for the "Upcoming live streams" section.
If you wish to practice on your own, here are some recordings:
Wish you the best in your Dharma practice!  Next Date: TBD
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) Vietnamese Translation Available Zoom link: Join Here Meeting ID: 879 7769 2844 Passcode: 922407
 Berkeley Buddhist Monastery is offering daily ceremonies, meditation, and teachings online.
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Morning Ceremony 4:00-5:00am Meditation 5:15-6:15pm Evening Ceremony 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday Right Livelihood in the 21st Century by Steven Tainer 7:30-8:45pm Thursday Insight Meditation Community 7:30-9:00pm (2nd and 4th Thursday each month starting October 10) Friday Online Talk by Rev. Heng Sure 6:30-7:30pm Avatamsaka Sutra Lecture by Martin Verhoeven 7:30-9:00pm Saturday Avatamsaka Sutra Lecture by Rev. Heng Sure 7:30PM to 9:30PM Click here for live broadcast Workshops on Cultivating Resilience and Inner Peace by Amelia Barili 10 AM (Eng) & 11 AM (Sp) Retreats (Ukiah, CA)
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