DHARMA TOPIC: Life is Our Practice

led by Dharma Leader,
David Bornstein

The Buddha taught that the path to happiness and freedom is one of discovering the truth of things. “Dharma” means truth, nature, or teaching. We undertake a practice to realize what is real and true. We learn to meditate. — we sit down and direct our attention to the present moment. Yet this is only where our practice begins! The true teacher is our life, just as it is. Every moment contains liberating potential. For the month of August, David will explore how our daily life, mundane as it often is, is the true seat of our practice.  

This weekly gathering supports continuity of practice with a community of like-minded people. The intention is to bring these valuable teachings of the Buddha into practical applications in our daily lives.

The evening includes a 30-minute sitting meditation, a dharma talk, and discussion or interactive exercises. Open to those new to practice as well as those with an established mindfulness practice.

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PASSCODE: sangha

DANA

The teachings of the Buddha are a priceless gift which are offered freely. No one is ever turned away for inability to pay. We invite you to consider dana, generosity, as part of our practice together, and to give what you can to support this dharma service.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

David Bornstein, MSW began meditating in 1997 and has worked with many teachers including Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Anna Douglas. He graduated from the Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner’s Program in 2016 and completed the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program created by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, in 2019.