Dharma Talk – The Gift of Tears
April 5, 2022
After listening to painful reports from the war in Ukraine, Joshin offers some reflections on the place of weeping in our practice.
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After listening to painful reports from the war in Ukraine, Joshin offers some reflections on the place of weeping in our practice.
Daily Meditation Schedule — At the heart of our practice is meditation. We are committed to having it be accessible to all in person and online. We offer meditation every morning and six evenings a week, as well as meditation retreats throughout the year. StreetGreens — Also at the heart of our
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A Street Retreat Reflection by Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community resident, Willie Kunert Departing out of Penn Station on the train, as I rushed through the crowds to catch the train, I found myself wondering, “Who am I?” There are whiffs of an eerie underworld in the question, mixed too,
Every Thursday, Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community residents and volunteers, several from the Rutland sitting group, gather at the yellow house at 197 West Street in Rutland for an “everybody eats” community meal. The food is wholesome, hearty, and delicious. It is cooked with great care from scratch using fresh,
In this episode, Sensei Joshin Byrnes lists and speaks about the six factors of delusion. These include karmic inheritance, objects or things, the influence of people and culture around us, the following of false teachings, habits, and mistaken conceptualizations. He also discusses different ways in which we might see through delusion.
Watch the video of the dharma talk Joshin gave at Upaya on Wednesday January 9.
We extend our boundless gratitude to everyone who gives to Bread Loaf Mountain to make our life possible
