by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this evening’s talk, Soryu tackles the central question: What’s the relationship between sitting still and changing the world for the better? His eloquent answer connects the following elements: Positive Behavior Change and Concentration (leads to) Unconditional...
by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
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...
by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this talk, Soryu discusses St John of the Cross, St Teresa of Avila, and the thorny debate in environmentalist circles surrounding the endangered whooping crane. We also explore the following oft-quoted Zen idea: “to study the way is to study the self; to study the...
by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this mother’s day talk, Soryu discusses the importance of respecting our parents. After all, they gave us our bodies, which is the tool that we use to practice. We hear about the Buddha’s mother and how Soryu’s mother supports and nurtures him, which allows Soryu...
