| Desert Zen Center - Chùa Thiên Ân |
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| a Zen Buddhist temple dedicated to teaching meditation to everyone |
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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
November
17 - Roshi 24 - Su co Tam Huong December 1 - Roshi
8 - Roshi
15 - Thay Minh Nhat
22 - Roshi
29 - Su Co Tam Huong
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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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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2013-2014
SCHEDULE CHANGES!
Thursday evenings
7-9:00 p.m. Meditation
effective immediately, 11-14-2013
Sunday mornings
9:30-10:30 a.m. Dharma Class
Basics of Buddhism
11:00 a.m. Sunday Service
Meditation, a Dharma talk and a chanting service followed by our potluck lunch _____________
Mark your calendar, tie a string around your finger, & set your alarm clock early!
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Rohatsu Sesshin
(Enlightenment Day Retreat)
December 13th* - 8:00 p.m. through December 15th after lunch
Last retreat of 2013! Join us for a weekend of meditation: zazen (sitting), kinhin (walking). samu (working) and mindfulness throughout the day and night, including chanting services and opportunity for dokusan (formal interviews with Roshi).
Dress in comfortable, loose clothing; layers are a good choice as weather is unpredictable, although nights are cold, Plan to stay the weekend through, unless approved by Roshi beforehand.
Bring sleeping bag/bedding. towels and personal toiletries, warm clothes & outwear (including work clothes, sturdy shoes, hat and gloves).
Leave the world (e.g. cell phones, watches and so forth) outside the Zendo door.
Meals: Formal, ample, vegetarian meals will be provided. Please advise in advance of dietary restrictions. Unless there are medical issues, do not bring snacks or treats.
DZC does not charge for retreats;
donations are most gratefully received.
RSVP to Roshi or Su Co, please
*Please note corrected dates!
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Talks Talks Talks Talks
New talks are appearing on the website.
The missing talks and listings are being uploaded without keywords or photos at the moment, in the interest of breaking up the logjam created by technology, the planets and a fair amount of lollygagging. We hope you enjoy these talks by Roshi, Thay Minh Nhat, Su co & our own Sa di Thich Tam Hy!!
The red Quicklinks box on the left has a direct link to the audio portal page. |
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All I Teach is Loving Kindness...
- The Very Venerable T.T. Thích Minh Nhat
As a prison chaplain, at times, I have been asked, "Just how does one find a spiritual path?"
This has made me do some serious pondering. There are so many paths, how do you even search for - much less choose - the Path? With this in mind, I have put together an approach that an individual might use in his or her own search. (I would never say it was perfect but it gives the seeker something with which to work.) You may want to see if any or all of these might benefit your search.
1. Your condition: George Fox, the founder of the Quakers, was asked what he was looking for in his search for a spiritual path. He said he was seeking that which spoke to his condition. Your Path must speak to your condition, but only you can decide what that condition is. The Buddha once said, "Don't believe something just because I said so." To use a Zen expression, I say, "Listen to your gut."
2. Your effort: You must study and learn about the Path you are choosing. Does it make sense? Are you comfortable with it? Do you really understand it? Are you committed to a life of always being open to it?
3. The effect on you: Are you happy and joyful with the Path and willing to share it with others if asked? Can you sense a change in your life by being on the Path? Can you put in words how your chosen Path has affected your life for the better?
4. Your commitment: How committed are you to live the Path you have chosen? If not, then why continue this journey? Always remember the journey on the Path never ends and the goal of the Path is the Path itself.
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