Zen Hike: March 23 8:30 - Noon

In the first two talks in this series on the famous poem of the The third ancestor, Verses of Faith Mind, Ejo explored the central themes of Faith and Mind. This week you are invited to bring your questions about the poem, its Dharma message and implications.

Living Awakening: Zen Precepts - Eight-Class Series

March 11, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

Tue: Mar 12-Apr 30 7-8:30 PM

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How shall I live? This is the most fundamental of spiritual questions. One aspect of our response to this question is ethics. Registration Form

American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War

March 4, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

Saturday, April 6. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for a very special discussion and lecture by Duncan Ryuken Williams, author of the new book “American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War.” This groundbreaking history tells the little-known story of how, in one of our country’s darkest hours, Japanese Americans fought to defend their faith and preserve religious freedom

Jizo Bodhisattva: From Drawing to Wood-Carving

March 3, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

Saturdays. March: 9, 16, 30; April: 13, 20, 27; May 11. 12:00pm - 2:00pm

In this course, students will explore the relationship between intuitive drawing and the process of hand-carving in wood.

Yoga with Reiko

February 26, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

A 5 part, trauma informed yoga class lead by Reiko Rain Rue.

Mindful Cooking

February 17, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

with Chef Ryan

Mondays: March 11th, April 15th, and May 13th, June 10th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

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

Head Student Way Seeking Mind Talk

February 5, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

with Head Student Anyu Savelle
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Practice Term will begin with a “Way-Seeking Mind” talk offered by the term’s Head Student, Anyu Debra Savelle.

Embodiment in the Digital Age

January 30, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

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.

2019 Community Offerings - Late Winter and Spring

January 28, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

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.

Dogen's Classic Teaching on Zazen: Six Class Series

January 22, 2019 Buddha Eye Temple

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 Buddha Eye Temple

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 Buddha Eye Temple

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

The Dangers of "Universal"

December 11, 2018 Buddha Eye Temple

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.

Trusting in Our Path

November 15, 2018 Buddha Eye Temple

With Genshin Riedlinger
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It is such a strange thing to have to trust in our path while being such deluded beings.