Sep 3, 2012
This is the opening Dharma Talk with two special guest dharma teachers: the most Venerable Suhita Dharma, the first ordained African American Buddhist monk, and the Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, founder of the Center for Transformative Change in Berkeley. The teachers share about the retreat theme, Transforming...
Sep 1, 2012
Dear Friends
Here is part two of this wonderful talk from the People of Color retreat at Deer Park. Our guest teachers are joined by Sister Huong Nghiem to respond to written questions from retreatants. The topics cover how we might approach reconnection with those we may be separated from, compassionate eating,...
Sep 1, 2012
Dear Friends
On July 27-29, 2012, Deer Park Monastery hosted its first People of Color Retreat in five years. The retreat weekend came together with two special guest dharma teachers: the most Venerable Suhita Dharma, the first ordained African American Buddhist monk, and the Rev. Angel Kyodo William, founder of the...
Aug 30, 2012
Today we learn about the 5 Hindrances and their antidotes from our wonderful teacher, Thich Chan Phap Ho--Protector of the Dharma. Phap Ho encourges us to have the courage to do the things in life that we want to do and reminds us that living our life mindful of interdependence and interbeing will bring us to the right...
Jul 24, 2012
Dear Friends
We had a special session during the family retreat on mindful parenting. Our sister Nomi Green shares her insights as a parent and as a professional about children and our relationship with them--and ourselves.
Please enjoy!
With this podcast, we also welcome a new editor to our Podcast Family--welcome...