Past Events (Page 65)

Body Mind Workshop

This workshop offered by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN introduces a fresh powerful method for revitalizing our lives. Rather than expressing or repressing, this unique practice shows us how to directly transform the toxic energy of negativity into the medicinal energy of clear mind, healing to both body and mind.   Tuesday, August 19th 7-9pm Silk…

Primal Grace

How is it that lost, despair and confusion can be transformed in the substance of purpose, love and understanding? What is the shadow? What is the Primal Vow? How can we experience faith, hope and salvation? Participants of the previous weekend Shin retreat will reflect on and share their retreat experience. Presented by Rev. G. Lewis-Bastias.

Shin Retreat Weekend

This annual and unique retreat will take place on August 8 -10 in Barre, Ma, from Friday 7:30 p.m. – Sunday 2 p.m. It will explore the deeper dimensions of Shin Buddhism and will look into how the Shin teachings are applied in everyday life.There is minimum sitting meditation, some chanting, and memorable and profound…

Dharma Pearls

How has the Dharma enriched your life? This forum of Fellowship members will discuss how the Buddha’s teachings and practices have transformed their lives. Presented by Shoju.

Wabi Sabi

The topic will be imperfection as a spiritual principle.  We will learn about the Japanese concept of wabi sabi and also reflect on our bonpu nature. How can we find beauty in imperfection and the profundity of nature and the cycle of birth, decay and death? Presented by Jinshu. Note: There will be a special…

Passages in the Life of Impermanance: The Unfolding of Great Compassion

Dr. Mark Unno, a well known and hregarded Shin teacher, will be visiting our Fellowship from Oregon on Sunday, July 20th.  This articulate, charismatic, and insightful teacher will be giving a special Dharma Presentation on a key Shin teaching: the manifestation of Boundless Compassion in our lives within the dynamic current of change and tragedy. …

Therapy with a side of Zen

Explore some of the concepts discussed in Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy by Robert Rosenbaum. This book combines some of the principles of Zen practices with common themes explored in therapy and the results are greater opportunities for healing on both a practical and spiritual level. Presented by Jinshu.

KTD Monastery Field Trip

We will be having a group excursion to the Karma Dharmachakra Triyana (KDT) Monastery in Woodstock, NY on Saturday, July 12th.  Includes a tour of monastery at 1 p.m., and in the afternoon we will a number of hours to roam the Village of Woodstock. Later, at 4 p.m. there is a Malakala Chanting Ceremony,…

The Essence of Walking the Path

This talk and Q & A will uncover the basics of Shin teaching, practice, and lifestyle through the pithy sayings its great teachers throughout time. Presented by Rev. D. Senpai.