The Three Tenets: Not-Knowing, Bearing Witness and Taking Action serve as a catalyst for transformative engagement in the world.

Description

The Three Tenets of Zen Peacemaking were originally developed and taught by Roshi Bernie Glassman, a Dharma successor of Maezumi Roshi and pioneer of engaged Buddhism.

At Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, we focus on the Three Tenets during our monthly Day of Reflection. The Three Tenets: Not-Knowing, Bearing Witness and Taking Action serve as a catalyst for transformative engagement in the world. The Three Tenets support our ability to clearly see, work with, and respond to complex and deeply triggering concerns and issues. Through the practice of meditation, we come face to face with Not-Knowing, realizing the limitations of our fixed ideas and concepts. Out of this place of open encounter with life, our capacity to Bear Witness to the pain of the world emerges. As we hear the cries and sorrow of a land in tumult, we naturally Take Action to respond to the suffering we see and feel all around us.

This day long retreat will include ample time for meditation and periods of restful silence as well as dharma talks and discussions focused on Not-Knowing, Bearing Witness and Taking Action.

Schedule

9.00am – Welcome and Introductions
9.10am – Opening Meditation
9.30am – Dharma Talk: Not Knowing
10.00am – Just Sitting Meditation
10.30am – Tea Break (maintain silence)
11.00am – Dharma Talk: Bearing Witness, followed by Questions and Comments
11.40pm – Meditation
12.00pm – Lunch Break (maintain silence)
1.00pm – Meditation
1.20pm – Dharma Talk: Taking Action, followed by Questions and Comments
2.00pm – Meditation
2.20pm – Reflections and Sharing on the Three Tenets
3.00pm – Closing

Registration and Payment

Additional details can be found on Insight Community of the Desert’s event page including registration and payment options.

Everyone is welcome to attend LBM’s main Sunday sit where we gather to meditate and have a discussion with our guiding teacher. Sitting together we find support, guidance and the energy to do the challenging work of awakening. Please join us!

This Sunday Sit will include:

• Meditation
• Dharma Talk
• Q & A Discussion

Suggested Donation $15

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Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care, compassion and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone, beginning meditators and experienced practitioners alike.

Cost: Donation basis, there is no charge to participate. ICD center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.

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