Inspiration, Hope, and Awakening
How are we to consider promises of redemption or salvation that are to take place in the indeterminate future as a result of acts accomplished in the distant or even immemorial past? This is a question that vexes many if not all religions. The down-to-earth talk will be an introduction to this mystery using examples from Biblical and Buddhist traditions. Includes plenty of opportunity to Q & A. Presented by our special guest teacher, Gordon Bermant PhD.
Buddhist Practice Sunday is a beginner’s friendly format with voice and sitting meditation and other short practices that are designed to unfold presence and authentic spiritual expression.
$10 at the door to help cover costs.
About Gordon Bermant, Phd.
Dr. Germant is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Benjamin Franklin Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he teaches a seminar in Buddhist psychology for graduate students at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, through the Institute of Buddhist Studies. He has spent way too much time in school, getting a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University and a J.D. from George Mason University. Wherever his head is from time to time, his heart is in the truths of Shin Buddhism known in Japanese as Jodo Shinshu. He became a student of Kenryu Tsuji (1914-2004) in 1986 and never looked back. He was greatly honored to be the President of the Buddhist Churches of America in 2006-2007.