NOTE: This Dharma talk was given by Ven. Charama on November 20th, 2016. Title: “2 of 4” No, the title isn’t a reference to another human/Borg hybrid like Seven of Nine on Star Trek: Voyager. Today’s Dharma talk is about the Four Noble Truths, specifically one that I believe is often overlooked – even by … [Read more…]
Today’s Dharma Talk (titled “Zen is Boring”) was given by Rev. Jachong. Recently on a family vacation I realized something: we are afraid of the moment. We are addicted to not being in the moment. Is this moment too scary? Is this moment too painful? Does this moment remind of us something that we don’t … [Read more…]
Ven. Charama gave this Dharma talk at this evening’s service – September 4, 2016. “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Several years ago, I began to ponder the phrase from the Dhammapada “Only love dispels hate.” What I concluded led to the creation of our sangha – the Only Love Zen Sangha. Lately, however, … [Read more…]
This is a transcript of the Dharma talk given by Ven. Charama at the Only Love Zen Sangha, May 22, 2016. “How’s Your Karma Practice?” I want you to remember a verse from the Dhammapda reading (Chapter 23) today: To have friends in need is sweet And to share happiness. And to have done something … [Read more…]