by CML | Dec 26, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this evening’s talk, Soryu tells us of a conversation he had with a fellow monk in Japan. During this conversation, Soryu expressed his passion for tangible action aimed at changing the world for the better while the other monk emphasized that the world does not...
by CML | Dec 11, 2014 | Dharma Talks
Each month, CML residents spend a week meditating. This is what it looks like. Your donation directly supports our ability to practice....
by CML | Nov 11, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the importance of basing one’s practice on three pillars: morality, generosity, and patience. We also hear how we can train ourselves to ‘find the wisdom’ in our own thoughts and emotions and in other people and how this leads...
by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the importance of befriending yourself during practice. For example, if you continually get distracted, it is important to be loving and supportive of yourself. This is an important facet of the observer consciousness that we...
by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
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...
