Sunday morning
9:30 a.m.
As we change the day and time of our class, Thich An Giao Roshi will teach an introductory, lecture-style class on the Basics of Buddhism
Please join us
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**11 a.m.**
Meditation
Dharma Talk
Chanting
December 22 - Roshi
29 - Roshi
January
5 - Roshi
12 - Su co
19 - Sa di Tam Hay
26 - Roshi
Service is followed by fellowship and light refreshments
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Can't make Sunday Service?
Visit the Dharma Talk Archive at DesertZenCenter.org
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Thursday Nights
7 p.m.
Two 30" periods of zazen/seated meditation and one short period of kinhin/ walking meditation in the Zendo, followed by brief discussion & tea in the Sangha Hall.
If you are interested in learning to chant and play the instruments, please tell Roshi.
Please join us
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Tentative
Days at Temple
March or April,
September,
November
Tentative Sesshin:
May, October,
December
As we move into the new year, plan for events to occur on the *2nd Saturday* of each month: retreats, workshops, work days, field trips or ???
Remember:
Everything changes...
schedule on our website calendar.
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Dharma Talks
at IBEC
White Lotus Dharma Center
Roshi & Su co will be giving Dharma Talks in English in Garden Grove
On the 1st Sunday of each month: Roshi will speak from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Every other Month, Su co will speak on the 2nd Sunday of each month (January, March, May, July, September, November) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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The Bonzai Yam
 Festive & lush bonzai yam, dedicated tongue-in-cheek, with love, to Carol Cook  When last seen, this yam was just sprouting. (Note: We have had no success with regular potatoes, which simply turn to mush, despite following the instructions of our handy-dandy guide!)
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End of December &
2014 SCHEDULE
Thursday evenings - DZC
7-9:00 p.m. Meditation
Sunday mornings - DZC
9:30 a.m. Dharma Class
11:00 a.m. Sunday Service
Meditation, a Dharma talk and a chanting service followed by potluck lunch Dharma Talks at IBEC- White Lotus Centerby Roshi - 2:30-4:30 p.m. 1st Sunday of every month by Su co - 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
2nd Sunday of every month Mala Workshop & lunch Saturday January 10th, 9 a.m. to 12 noon With Sa di Tam Vui Mung (Ananda) (can continue after lunch, if there is interest) Pilgrimage in Photos February 8th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Eric Reed will share the images and stories of his
2013 Buddhist Pilgrimage in India, Nepal, Cambodia, and points East.
See you there...
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December's Rohatsu Sesshin
 Sa di Tam Hy and Tam Vui Mung walk to the Dharma Hall
was quiet and cold -- Good Practice!
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All I Teach is Loving Kindness...
- The Very Venerable T.T. Thích Minh Nhat
I sometimes think that we are in a period of time when new gods are appearing, as I watch so many people following the prescribed rituals that are performed in worship. The gods-of-the-moment are Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The rituals of worship are buy, buy, buy, and buy some more.
The Buddha taught that one of the reasons we suffer is due to desire. We aren't satisfied. We desire and, even if we get our desire, we still aren't satisfied. Most of the time, we do not get what we desire; at times, this can be very fortunate.
But in this season of gifting -- as we rush to buy, to give -- what is a special gift?
How about a making the gift of Loving Kindness to somebody? Loving Kindness is a gift you can't get rid of because it usually comes back to you. When the Dali Lama was asked what would be his most wished for gift, if he had a choice, he said it would be that everybody treated each other with Loving Kindness.
One of the best suggestions for a special gift came from my close friend, Rabbi Brian. He thought that a fine gift would be telling somebody how special they are to you.
Loving Kindness may not come in a gift-wrapped package, but when delivered, *you* are the package.
Have gentleness in your eyes and loving kindness in your smile.
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Speaking of Gifts & Giving...
New Year Loving Kindness
If you travel through or live in the High Desert, you may have noticed that there are a great many homeless people living throughout the various towns and unincorporated areas.
One of our sangha has told us that she notices them everywhere she goes, and makes a practice of carrying small "care packages" with her to share as she goes about her day.
Following her example and supporting her practice, we will be collecting donations to be bundled and provided to those in need. So, if you have travel or personal sized toiletries, tissues, personal hygiene, or cold-weather (think dollar-store or last holiday-season's extra mittens, hats & mufflers) items* that you would like to contribute, here's your chance.
*Note: Think outside the box with donations - what might be useful but not a burden if you had no place to store things? What would be helpful, but not too difficult for our volunteers to transport & deliver? A recent brainstorm session came up with the suggestion of coupons for free local/national chain fast food or prepaid cards for local markets or dollar stores. Note that snack, quart or gallon-sized zip seal plastic bags would help our volunteers put together the packages.
A large basket for these donations has been placed by the kitchen in the Sangha Hall. For other suggestions or to make arrangements, contact volunteer honchos & coordinators Virya (Susan) or Vimala (Mary).
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Suffering is optional...
Technology... how does it work?
First,some hardware was updated, then the software didn't want to play nice. Then, the newsletter host upgraded, reformatted and introduced a new learning curve. Then the website went down for a bit; came back up nice and bright, but some of the images weren't reading the same. It's all more-or-less fixed.
Although it felt like the universe conspired and holidays came upon us like a tsunami (yes, that's hyperbole, although there have been a slew of other contributing factors), but you will find that most of the recorded talks have been posted (sans pretty photos or links at this time) on the website. We'll be adding the illustrations and references, trusting to be caught up soon, perhaps.
Please note:
Roshi's email address is not working
at the moment. The best way to contact him is by phone
760/985-4567
or by snail mail (postal service) to DZC.
We will let you know when his inbox is once again functioning.
Su co will be traveling to Japan during the last two weeks of December.
Her phone service will be spotty and expensive!
Please contact her by email at TamHuongDZC@yahoo.com
or text her at 818/535-7286
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