Dharma Talk

The Four Brahmaviharas, or Divine Abodes, of Buddhism are qualities of heart and mind that give us a framework to cultivate positive behaviors and minimize harmful ones. LovingKindness (mettā) Compassion (karuṇā)...

Meditation practice as waking up on the spot at the intersection of Here and Now. This dharma talk marks Jampa Kalsang’s first teaching appearance with Long Beach Meditation.

Explore the deep and rich field of practice that is known as taking refuge. Remembering that we are always taking refuge in something, here is an invitation to take refuge in your own Awakening....

All divisions, binaries, and opposites are products of our habitually dualistic thinking mind. Zen practice is a direct way to integrate and harmonize all divisions, binaries, and opposites. “What is this?”, Tim asks...

Tim introduces and examines 5 ancient and traditional ways of Awakening: vowing, doubting, bowing, chanting, and meditating.

By staying present and open to life we can transform Greed, Hatred, and Ignorance from poison to nectar.

Can we face the appearance of the “demons” of craving, aversion, and ignorance with wisdom and compassion? Mara is a character who frequently appeared throughout the Buddha’s life. Often appearing so as to taunt an...

We might think of enlightenment and ignorance as two separate things. But as the great Tibetan sage Milarepa pointed to in one of his songs of realization, “Happy is the one who knows there is no two.” There is no tr...

The Eight Awarenesses of Enlightenment are a teaching given by the Buddha, shortly before his passing. Dogen Zenji, the 13th century Zen Master commented on this teaching in the final chapter of his great work Shobogenzo...