Engage Insanity

In this evening’s talk, Soryu considers the first noble truth, the presence of suffering, problems, and societal insanity. Soryu tells a story that addresses the relationship between morality and wisdom. In our practice and life, we can establish a positive feedback...

From Cleaning Stables to Riches

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the subtle but significant effects of the unconscious belief, ‘I can’t do it.’ We also learn of George Fox, the founder of Quakerism. Lastly, we hear an interpretation of a story from the Lotus Sutra about a young girl who...

Stirring the Happiness Stew

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses surface and deep conditional and unconditional happiness and…how you put ‘em all together! We also consider shame as a hindrance, which keeps us from attaining such happinesses and how positive behavior change is an...

She Hurt Me, He Injured Me, She Robbed Me

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the Dhammapada, which is a collection of sayings of the Buddha and one of the most widely cited Buddhist scriptures. We are encouraged to closely examine our thought patterns with an eye for hateful thoughts and how such hateful...