This Week at Buddha Eye: Monday February 18th

Head Student Myobun Freinkel Tishman
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In many ways what we used to call “the world wide web” offers a fiber-optic realization of a central metaphor in Mahayana Buddhism: the vision of Indra’s Net, of our complete and total interdependence - our unceasing mutuality. But in other ways our technologies distract, divert and distress.

Starting Wed., February 13th: Mindful Cooking

January 29, 2019 Ejo McMullen

with Chef Ryan

Weds: Feb 13th, Apr 17th, May 15th 6:00pm

This class aims to motivate people to cook wholesome food from scratch!

Starting Sunday, February 10: Term Student Program

January 29, 2019 Ejo McMullen

Sundays and Thursdays from Feb 10 - May 12 6:30-8:30 PM
Buddha Eye’s Practice Term Program is based in the tradition of gathering together to study and practice Buddha Dharma for a 90-day period.

2019 Community Offerings - Late Winter and Spring

January 28, 2019 Ejo McMullen

Here is a brief listing of community offerings that are happening at Buddha Eye over the next several months. Look here for full descriptions of classes and activities.

The Quest: A Multi-media Wayang Kulit

January 22, 2019 Ejo McMullen

Saturday, January 26th: 6:30 PM

Gamelan Sari Pandhawa presents a special night of traditional Gamelan music and a dazzling performance of shadow puppetry. $10 at the door. (No one turned away for lack of funds.)

Sangha Hike

January 22, 2019 Ejo McMullen

Saturday, January 26: 8:20 AM

Led by Kogen Houseknecht

Dogen's Classic Teaching on Zazen: Six Class Series

January 22, 2019 Ejo McMullen

Six-Class Series Tue: Jan 22-Feb 26 7-8:30 PM

"The Way is perfect and all-pervading. How could it be contingent on practice and realization?" asks Dogen Zenji, the 13th-century founder of Japanese Soto Zen Buddhism. Dogen's answer to this puzzle takes him to the heart of Zazen: the seated meditation practice at the core of our tradition.

Wisdom Embodied: Three Part Series

January 21, 2019 Ejo McMullen

With Head Teacher Ejo McMullen

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The Perfection of Wisdom Sutras are not only a body of teachings central to Mahayana Buddhism. They are the Body of Buddha itself.

2019 Dharma Offerings - Late Winter and Spring

January 13, 2019 Ejo McMullen

Find information about various classes and practice opportunities at Buddha Eye throughout the late winter and spring.

New Year Celebration: 12 Noon

December 29, 2018 Ejo McMullen

Join for a short New Year chanting service at 12 o’clock, noon, on January 1st followed by traditional Japanese new year food.

The Return of Light

December 18, 2018 Ejo McMullen

With Head Teacher Ejo McMullen

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Light appears throughout Buddhist teachings. What is it referring to? And in the darkest part of the year, what is the return of something that fundamentally never leaves?

The Dangers of "Universal"

December 11, 2018 Ejo McMullen

With Head Teacher Ejo McMullen

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At the core of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition is the teaching of universal awakening. While this teaching can be incredibly inspiring, it is also easily misunderstood.