March 3 to April 8, 2018
The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
with Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi as a guest teacher on Buddhist psychology
“Living the Practice” is a five-week immersion program that enables students to engage in a lifestyle based on virtue, self-discipline, and mindfulness that includes physical exercise, selfless service and Dharma study. Our campus comprising of Buddhist monastics, laity, and students provides for a Dharma-based community that merges friendship, practice, and learning throughout the day.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners seeking to discover Dharma in a traditional setting that responds to the conditions of modern life.
For more information and to apply, visit drbux.org/living-the-practice.html
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In this course, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi will offer an overview of the Abhidhamma based on the book, A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, an annotated version of the classic text, the Abhidhammattha Sangaha. The course will consist of ten 2-hour classes dealing with such topics as types of consciousness, the 52 mental factors, processes of cognition, and the development of the mind’s higher potentials.
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Location
The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Dates
Week 1: March 5, 7, 9
Week 2: March 12, 14, 16
Week 3: March 19, 21, 23
Week 4: March 26.
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free. Donations welcome
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 Teacher Bio
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk who has devoted a lifetime to study, practice, and service. After completing his PhD in philosophy, he traveled to Sri Lanka, where he received novice ordination in 1972 and bhikkhu ordination in 1973, both under the eminent scholar-monk Ven. Balangoda Ananda Maitreya. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi has many important publications to his credit, either as author, translator, or editor, including the main text for this class.
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For more information and to register, visit: drbux.org/abhidhamma.html
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A 7-day retreat dedicated to the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion
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Come join us for one week of intensive recitation and meditation practice in a monastic environment. The daily schedule consists of chanting, walking, bowing, and sitting meditation, as well as discussions and lectures to explain the practice.
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Location
The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Dates
March 31 - April 8, 2018
July 28 - August 5, 2018
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For more information and to register, visit: drbux.org/guanyin.html
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Class: Buddhism for the Modern Mind
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with Doug Powers
Free and open to the public, no registration is required.
Like to join the class online? Please email info@drbux.org to request access.
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Location
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery
Time
Every other Monday, 7:30pm
Next class: Feb 5, 2018
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