In this talk Chris Wimmer Soto Zen Priest at Crooked River Zen gives his second talk on the Dharma Seals.

• All authentic practices of the Buddha carry within them three essential teachings called the Dharma Seals. These three teachings of the Buddha are: impermanence, no self and nirvana.

 The dharma talk on Thurs. will be looking at chapter 11 of the Lotus Sutra, "Beholding the Precious Stupa." This is a pivotal chapter in this text, one which marks a major turning point in the dharma teaching being conveyed. I hope you can join us for it.

In this talk Chris Wimmer Soto Zen Priest at Crooked River Zen discusses the Dharma Seals.

• All authentic practices of the Buddha carry within them three essential teachings called the Dharma Seals. These three teachings of the Buddha are: impermanence, no self and nirvana.

This weeks discussion is generated by readings from the book Dream Conversations, A collection of a renowned Japanese master's written replies to questions about the true nature of Zen. In short, simply worded teachings, Muso Kokushi (1275-1351),

This week we'll return to our normal schedule with sittings on Thurs. at 7pm and Sat. at 9:30am. For the dharma talk Thurs. we will continue our discussion of the Lotus Sutra, looking at chapters 9 & 10.  

Talk 2 of 2 from our Spring Sesshin.

Seeing the crimson peach blossoms across a canyon, after seeking for 30 years, a teacher is enlightened. a discussion on John Tarrant's Peach Blossoms.

Talk 1 of 2 from our Spring Sesshin.

Seeing the crimson peach blossoms across a canyon, after seeking for 30 years, a teacher is enlightened. a discussion on John Tarrant's Peach Blossoms.

Chapter 4 Take 2...We'll be following a normal schedule this week with sittings on Thurs. at 7pm and Sat. at 9:30am. Last week we finished our look at chapter 4 of the Lotus so we're ready now to move on to Chapter 5, "Parable of the Herbs", which will be of particular interest to the gardeners of our sangha.

This week, Dean opens up the discussion to a topic suggested by a Sangha member. The topic of suggestion is Women's Studies or Women's issues in our society today.

We'll be following a normal schedule this week with sittings on Thurs. at 7pm and Sat. at 9:30am. Last week we finished our look at chapter 4 of the Lotus so we're ready now to move on to Chapter 5, "Parable of the Herbs", which will be of particular interest to the gardeners of our sangha.