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June 6, 2017
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Dharma Poem: Shakyamuni Leaves Detroit
March 30, 2017
Change the century The locale & Shakyamuni Leaves wife & child in Detroit Shaves his head & walks Highways, cafés Crowds along the beach Where to try austerities unseen? Or with like-minded?A lot more suffering in our times A lot more craving to set aside Still–lumber barons notwithstanding– The woods hold refuge White pine & … More Dharma Poem: Shakyamuni Leaves Detroit
Day of Mindfulness 2016: Practice Schedule
September 28, 2016
Mindful Transformation of Alienation in Difficult Times Saturday, November 5th | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Van Hanh Temple 3015 S. Washington Avenue | Lansing, MI PARKING There is limited parking in the lot behind the Temple. Additional parking can be found around the corner on Dunlap Street. Whether arriving late or departing early, please enter … More Day of Mindfulness 2016: Practice Schedule
Special Event: Day of Mindfulness 2016
August 29, 2016
Mindful Transformation of Alienation in Difficult Times Saturday, November 5th, 2016 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Van Hanh Temple 3015 S. Washington Avenue | Lansing Suggested Dana/Donation*: $20 | $10 for students Enjoy a full day of practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh: Sitting and Walking Meditation Please bring a blanket and/or sitting cushion, plus … More Special Event: Day of Mindfulness 2016
For Newcomers: An Explanation of Our Practice
November 17, 2015
Written by sangha member Robert Mosher Thursday, 12 March 2009 We meet together to learn how to use meditation to calm our inner thoughts and actions. We learn from each other how to live calmly in a world of stress, selfishness, and worry. Learning to help ourselves, frees us to better use our own religious … More For Newcomers: An Explanation of Our Practice
Day of Mindfulness 2015: Practice Schedule
October 14, 2015
Whether arriving late or departing early, please enter and exit the temple with mindfulness–observing noble silence and, if possible, arriving/departing during the transition periods between practices. 9:30 am Reception 9:45 am Orientation to Meditation 10:15 am Sitting Meditation/Walking Meditation/Sitting Meditation 11:30 am Dharma Talk 12:30 pm Silent Meal Provided by the Vietnamese-American Buddhist Association of … More Day of Mindfulness 2015: Practice Schedule
Special Event [Nov 7th]: Day of Mindfulness 2015
October 14, 2015
Mindfully Engaging The World: The 16 Bodhisattva Precepts | a dharma talk by Jack Lawlor | Saturday, November 7th, 2015 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Van Hanh Temple 3015 S. Washington Avenue | Lansing Suggested Dana/Donation*: $20 | $10 for students Enjoy a full day of practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh: Sitting and … More Special Event [Nov 7th]: Day of Mindfulness 2015
Dharma Poem: My Dharma Body
October 14, 2015
I wear a coat of many colors transparent as a rainbow a big coat that fills the universe & keeps me warm. Here! You can have it. Dotted with stars sand along the waters’ edge mountains artfully displayed sewn from my teacher’s words the only clothes that fit. © June 8, 2014 Carolyn White
Dharma Poem: Go as a River
September 7, 2015
Circumambulating a golden buddha, Flowers on the altar, I breathe in and take a step. I breathe out and take a second. Following my breath, Setting my foot down, I let go the past, Say no to the future, Only Here matters, Breath and step And the slow assembly of friends. A twirly young woman … More Dharma Poem: Go as a River
Dharma Poem: Buddha Taught Me to Dance
September 1, 2015
Buddha taught me to dance To step in when needed To step out when not To step aside When I can’t help I’m still awkward Too eager to speak Instead of opening my arms & following the lead Stepping up Stepping away Stepping in Stepping back when sure I’ve the answer Stepping in secret So … More Dharma Poem: Buddha Taught Me to Dance
