| June 15, 2013 | ||
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Zen Center of New York City
We live in a time of increasingly pervasive fear: fear of ourselves, fear of others, fear of fear itself. Since the devastating events of 9/11, our society has faced the ongoing threat of terrorism, the financial meltdown of 2008, natural disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, and the public gun violence of 2012. Read More
| June 29, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Zen Center of New York City
Although we have no wish for suffering, being confused, we are greatly attached to its causes. — Shantideva
The Buddha taught that our desire to have pleasure and avoid discomfort gives rise to all our suffering. Read More
| July 13, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Zen Center of New York City
In taking up creative expression as Buddhist practice, what is in the mind — and may be hidden from our awareness — suddenly becomes manifest. In brush painting, we see it on the sheet before our eyes. This allows us to practice and let go of what may be hindering our moving forward in spiritual practice Read More
| July 20, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Zen Center of New York City
For many Buddhist practitioners, sangha — the community of fellow practitioners — presents the greatest challenge and opportunity for practice and training. Read More
| July 27, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Zen Center of New York City
The shakuhachi — Japanese bamboo flute — has been intimately tied to Zen meditation and practice since ancient times. Over a thousand years later, its haunting sounds still communicate an ethereal truth, and its mystery and naturalness Read More
