Cultivating Joy
A visual and performing artist shares how engaging with curiosity and sense of humor help her meet challenges with resilient joy.
August 26, 2022
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A visual and performing artist shares how engaging with curiosity and sense of humor help her meet challenges with resilient joy.
With the approach of the 2022 Nalandabodhi Tara Drupchen, we are pleased to offer a series of presentations and “studio sessions” that will allow students to connect with the image of Khadiravani Tara, or Green Tara, in a fresh and deeper way. Stephanie Johnston and Julia Linderova will guide students in the contemplation of drawing Khadiravani Tara based on her traditional iconometrics (tikse) and symbolism.
The author recalls lessons on work and mindfulness learned while working in the kitchen at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, and shares some favorite tips.
Hinayana is the first vehicle of the three-yana system of study – Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. It is the basis for entering the path as taught in Vajrayana traditions. The second course in the series, Hinayana 202, describes the path itself and its fruition. This Saturday class will be offered on Zoom from Sept. 10 – Dec. 17, 2022.
While planning a “small change” to the home, the author receives an unexpected jolt of insight.
An early school experience prepares the way for the author’s later understanding of the Buddhist philosophy of the two truths, relative and ultimate. Included is a contemplation exercise to try.
