Book Club

Joining a book club is like going on a journey into something rich and deep with like-minded people.  It’s a safe place where you can share, discuss, learn, laugh and grow together.  Rooted in the Buddhist teachings of ethics, concentration and wisdom, our book club will support the development of awareness and compassion.  Most of all, we hope this will help all of us establish a joyful and peaceful life.  Q&As with Venerable Chang Xiang will be included.

【Dates & Times】

1) Tues 4/7, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

2) Tues 4/28, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

3) Tues 5/19, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

4) Sat 6/13, 12 PM – 3:00 PM In-Person

5) Tues 7/7, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

6) Tues 7/28, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

7) Tues 8/18, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

8) Sat 9/12, 12 PM – 3:00 PM In-Person  

9) Tues 10/6, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

10) Tues 10/27, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

11) Tues 11/17, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online

12) Sat 12/12, 12 PM – 3:00 PM In-Person  

Notes to participants:

• Online: To support engaging and connected experiences, cameras are expected to be on during Zoom sessions.
• In-person: Northern CA 12–3 pm; please attend in person from 12 pm to 3 pm.  If you’re located far outside the area at that time, please request a Zoom link.

【Book】

There is No Suffering – A Commentary on the Heart Sutra Online Here

“There Is No Suffering is Master Sheng-yen’s commentary on the Heart Sutra. He speaks on the sutra from the Chan point of view, and presents it as a series of contemplation methods, encouraging readers to experience it directly through meditation and daily life. In this way, reading the Heart Sutra becomes more than just an intellectual exercise; it becomes a method of practice by which one can awaken to the fundamental wisdom inherent within each of us. Whether one wants a better understanding of Buddhist concepts or a deepened meditation practice, this commentary on the Heart Sutra can help.”

【Registration】

You only need to register once to join the book club overall. For the 6/13, 9/12, and 12/5 in-person sessions, please sign up for those dates as well – this helps us prepare the Chan hall and order the appropriate number of  meals!

We encourage everyone to join from the beginning and attend all sessions, but it’s okay if you can’t make it every time. Please sign up, and a Zoom link will be provided for the book club. If you misplace or forget the link, simply sign up again to receive it.

Register here – DDMBASF Center/Fremont Events

Donation: Free. Your donations are gratefully appreciated.