We've decided to study The Essence of the Heart Sutra, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Bruce suggested Thich Nhat Hanh's commentary, The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra, and we agreed that having two translations/commentaries to compare and contrast is helpful.
In the meantime, we're reading Shantideva's Dedication.
See email re: belated Losar celebration!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
1/20 Discussion
I forgot to mention earlier the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattvas, a text that came up in a previous week's discussion.
This week, Seeking the Seeker, by Jack Engler, came up (courtesy of Barre Center for Buddhist Studies).
How to Practice by His Holiness the Dalai Lama also came up as a possible future text.
This week, Seeking the Seeker, by Jack Engler, came up (courtesy of Barre Center for Buddhist Studies).
How to Practice by His Holiness the Dalai Lama also came up as a possible future text.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
1/13 Discussion
PBS has an interesting series, The Story of India, is being shown in the Boston area on WGBH on Monday nights and at other times (more info).
We also talked briefly about text to discuss after we finish with Shantideva, mentioning The Essence of the Heart Sutra, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Another resource online is the work of Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff), from the Thai forest tradition.
We also talked briefly about text to discuss after we finish with Shantideva, mentioning The Essence of the Heart Sutra, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Another resource online is the work of Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff), from the Thai forest tradition.
Other local events
A play about the Buddha at Brandeis, more info.
Sunday, February 8, 2009: “Three Cups of Tea” - Author Visit at the Performing Arts Center
Greg Mortenson, co-author of “Three Cups of Tea” (Chelmsford’s One Book), will speak at the Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School. Co-founder of the Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace, Greg Mortenson has established over 78 schools in rural and often volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. His two new children’s books are: Three Cups of Tea (Puffin, chapter book) and Listen to the Wind (Dial; picture book). Mr. Mortenson's visit is part of his book tour for his two children's books (based on "Three Cups of Tea”) which are coming out in January. Books will be on sale before and after the program by Willowbooks of Acton. This event is free, but there is limited seating for this event. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. and seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
Sunday, February 8, 2009: “Three Cups of Tea” - Author Visit at the Performing Arts Center
Greg Mortenson, co-author of “Three Cups of Tea” (Chelmsford’s One Book), will speak at the Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School. Co-founder of the Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace, Greg Mortenson has established over 78 schools in rural and often volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. His two new children’s books are: Three Cups of Tea (Puffin, chapter book) and Listen to the Wind (Dial; picture book). Mr. Mortenson's visit is part of his book tour for his two children's books (based on "Three Cups of Tea”) which are coming out in January. Books will be on sale before and after the program by Willowbooks of Acton. This event is free, but there is limited seating for this event. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. and seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thich Nhat Hanh, Stonehill College, Aug. 11-16
Part of a 2009 U.S. tour (flyer).
The registration form will be available at www.tnhtour.org on January 13.
You'll remember that Jacky shared her wonderful experience at Plum Village, France with us; I'm sure she'd be glad to talk with anyone who's interested.
The registration form will be available at www.tnhtour.org on January 13.
You'll remember that Jacky shared her wonderful experience at Plum Village, France with us; I'm sure she'd be glad to talk with anyone who's interested.
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