Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple and Zen Center Dharma Talks
Summary: Weekly Talks given by the Venerable Deokwun Sunim and others at the Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple and Zen Center.
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The Venerable Hung Su Sampson discusses why he chose to train as a teaching monk. This talk is a prelude to his ordination as a Teaching Monk on Sunday December 7.
A Gatha (verse) for reflection on anger
The foundational commitment of Buddhism is that of Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. In this talk Venerable Deok Wun explains why these are the first and foundational commitments for all Buddhists.
In this talk Guiding Teacher, Ven Deok Wun, sets out the first foundation of the beliefs and practices of this Temple. The subject is upaya---expedient means.It is the first talk in a series entitled "Who We Are" wherein Teacher will present the foundations of this temple's practices. As always, questions about the teaching are encouraged.
Novice monk Ven Zhen Su delivers a talk on facing our fears.
Ven Deok Wun delivers the 2104 Mother's Day Dharma Talk.
The Ven Deok Wun explains the hwadhu as a method of meditation and cutting through the self.
The Ven Deok Wun raises the issue of way is enlightenment; what does it mean to wake up.
The Ven Deok, Guiding Teacher, delivers a teaching on karma vipaka---action and result. There is a graphic that was used during the talk that is included here a PDF file for downloading.
Senior Dharma student Ahm Kwang Tony Benac discusses how Spring can be a time for renewal of one's spiritual practice.
In this Dharma talk the Venerable Deok Wun discusses the categories of suffering from the Lamrim Chenmo. Attached as a PDF file is a chart of those categories that one should have in front of them as they listen to this talk.
This talk is based on Sutra 53 of the Book of Tens in the Angutarra Nikaya entitled, "One's OWn Mind". It also includes a meditation based on the ten questions for self examination stated in the sutra. A copy of the ten questions is provided as a PDF file.
A talk in two parts. Part One talks about the difference between awareness and mindfulness. Part Two is a guided meditation on the awareness and mindfulness of the breath. The talks in 9 minutes and the guided meditation is 25 minutes.
Ven Deok Wun uses the metaphor of a paper cup in an attempt to explain emptiness.
By the Ven Au Su Doran-Fisher
