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Bringing together the best from the many diverse forms of Zen, Theravada, Mahamudra, Developmental Psychology and Integral Theory, Cosmopolitan Zen offers a broad inclusive vision of 21st Century Zen Buddhism. Hosted By Ekai Joel Kreisberg.
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four Immeasurables - Karuna - April 6, 2025
Emyo leads us on a guided meditation of the second of the Brahmaviharas, Karuna also known as Compassion.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
WSP - Respect Clarity - Nanda Nina Lynch - August 9th, 2025
Nanda gives a Dharma Reflection on the fifth precept, Respect Clarity - I vow to refrain from intoxicants. I act at all times with mindfulness and clarity. I do not abuse my body or cloud my mind with the misuse of intoxicants.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Emyo leads us on a guided meditation of the first of the Brahmaviharas, Metta also known as Loving Kindness.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Weekend Sangha Practice - Between Love and Lust - Ming Po Larry Matthews - July 26th, 2025
Ming Po gives a Dharma Reflection on the 3rd precept, Be Loving – I vow to refrain from misusing sexuality.
I am conscious and loving in all of my relationships. In sexuality, I discern the difference between love and lust and do not take advantage of other human beings. I transform the arising of lust into true loving.
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Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Seven Bodhisattva Archetypes - Samantabadhra - Ekai Joel Kreisberg - April 21st, 2025 - SPP25
Faces of Compassion - Week 3 - Our next exploration is of Samantabadhra as a Bodhisattva archetype. Samantabhadra is a prominent Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, often associated with wisdom, compassion, and practice. He is also known as "Universal Worthy" or "All Good". Samantabhadra is frequently depicted seated on an elephant, sometimes with multiple heads, and is part of the Shakyamuni Triad alongside Shakyamuni Buddha and Manjushri.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Weekend Sangha Practice - Small Mind, Big Mind, One Mind - Ming Po Larry Matthews - May 31st, 2025
The phrase "Small Mind, Big Mind, One Mind" is a concept often explored in Zen Buddhism and mindfulness practices. It refers to different perspectives or modes of awareness within the mind and how they relate to each other. Ming Po reflects on this concept, gives personal examples, and a brief practice.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
"It's like opening up the shell, peering out the shell, and then casting off the shell and allowing a new outer appearance."
Heisoku Maik Bain is preparing for his ordination as a Dragon Heart Dharma priest. He continues to offer Mondo Zen Facilitation actively and participates in several sanghas including One Wisdom Zen, Dragon Heart Dharma, Hollow Bones Zen and Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattva - Avalokiteshvara - Nanda Nina Lynch - April 26th, 2025
Faces of Compassion - Week 4 - Our next exploration is of Avalokiteshvara as a Bodhisattva archetype. Avalokiteshvara is a revered Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. They are also known by various names in different cultures, such as Guanyin in China. Avalokiteshvara's primary role is to assist sentient beings in their journey towards enlightenment by embodying compassion and offering protection.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Our current Shuso, Daijo Scott Duffer offers a Dharma Reflection entitled Daishizen and Stewarding the Earth. This teaching was given at the Shuso Ceremony June 28th, 2025
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Seven Bodhisattvas - Ksitigarbha - Kenshin Cian Whalley - May 3rd, 2025 - SPP25
Faces of Compassion - Week 5 - Our next exploration is of Ksitigarbha as a Bodhisattva archetype. Ksitigarbha, also known as Jizō in Japanese and Dizang in Chinese, is a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in East Asia. He is revered as a rescuer of beings in hell and a guardian of souls, especially for children. Ksitigarbha is known for his great vow to remain in the six realms of rebirth until all beings are saved and the hells are empty, making him a symbol of compassion and dedication.
Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action.