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Learning from Buddhist RitualsBuddhist meditation has become associated with silent sitting practice, but historically much of it took the form of group rituals and related prayers. This course will examine some of these rituals considering ways of applying—living—the unique insights and “practice” opportunities they represent. The discussion should be accessible and hopefully relevant to anyone, regardless of background and religious/secular orientation.
Dates: Weekly from September 24 to December 24, 2025 Time: Wednesday evenings on Zoom, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Pacific Time. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82922851482 Meeting ID: 829 2285 1482 Passcode: 219267 Steven A. Tainer has studied Eastern contemplative traditions intensively since 1970 with many Tibetan, Chinese and Korean masters. After practicing for a number of years in both mountain retreats and ordinary life circumstances, he now teaches Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian fundamentals. His specialties are Indian Buddhist philosophy, the "Unity of the Three Traditions" in Chinese thought, Taoist yogic practice, and Ch'an contemplation. |
