Modern Zen and Buddhism
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As the speaker and facilitator, David B. Alexander brings his experience as a psychotherapist, consultant, partner, and parent, as well as integrating a lifelong practice and teaching of Zen meditation and Tai Chi Chuan.
David has studied Zen / Buddhism not just as an academic but has focused on experiential understanding of the important principles expounded in this teaching. Zen / Buddhism believes deeply in the inherent value and capability of each human being, and encourages us to make the efforts to achieve that great potential.
The various presentations and discussions about Zen / Buddhism are dedicated to making clear the principles for a better life, with more joy and less suffering through a profound and subtle teaching
These events are enriching, safe opportunities for learning. After 50 years of Zen practice with leading masters, as well as learning from the lessons of life, David B. Alexander presents and discusses the meaning of this ancient teaching for each of us. Zen and Buddhism are the study of, and the connection with, our true selves.
After presentations, there is always time for questions and answers as well as discussion; some meetings consist of all facilitated discussion.
Note: if any attendee does not wish to join in a discussion, but prefers to observe and absorb, that preference will be respected.
Events take place online via Zoom, and may in the future also take place in Long Island or Manhattan at announced addresses.
Webinars can be joined via ordinary phone, but for a full experience use of a computer will allow observing other attendees and those who are speaking. Attendees who do not wish to be seen can disable their video, and those who do not wish to speak (or if there is background noise in the attendee's area) can mute their microphone so as to hear the webinar discussion without speaking.
You can call David B. Alexander at (718) 229-2609, if you have any questions.
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Most of us know karma as, basically, the concept that our thoughts and actions have consequences, whether immediately or at s…
Read moreMost of us know karma as, basically, the concept that our thoughts and actions have consequences, whether immediately or at some future time. Although that statement captures the basic principle of karma, there is significantly more to karma than that.
Another important teaching is the Four Immeasurables, which can be seen as a solution for creating good karma, leading to liberation. To find our true freedom we need to use our higher capacities as human beings, which help us break free from limitations. Actions that are "clean", and do not create bad karma, help us toward our own and others' liberation.
Our higher capacities allow us to cultivate a mind that frees itself from following past negative karma, gradually breaking those chains. By connecting to one's unlimited mind rather than to the narrow mind, we can help free ourselves and others from painful complications in living.
During and after the presentation we will discuss and practice these principles, and enjoy community.
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The teacher, David B. Alexander, has practiced Zen and studied with leading teachers for more decades than he would like to declare. With approval from recognized Zen masters, he is offering these talks on Zen and Buddhism.
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