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Right Livelihood in the 21st CenturyA 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.
Dates: Weekly from September 18 through December 18 Time: Wednesday evenings on Zoom, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Pacific Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86743110659 Meeting ID: 867 4311 0659 Passcode: 049652 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. |
