As a follow-up to his ordination as a Dharma Teacher, The Rev Ahm Kwang Su discusses why he made the decision to ordain and what it means to be a Dharma Teacher.

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life: The Conclusion

Apr 28th, 2015 5m 43s

The Venerable Deok Wun concludes the series "A lIved Life" with a talk on karma.

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life Part Eight

Apr 11th, 2015 7m 1s

Here, the Ven Hung Su Sampson discusses the Bodhisattva Khshitigarbha and what he has to teach us about a Lived Life. No written transcript is available.

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life Part Seven: Joy

Mar 16th, 2015 7m 50s

Here, the Ven Deok Wun examines the element of joy as perfected by the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra.

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life Part Six: Understanding and Wisdom

Mar 8th, 2015 9m 43s

The Ven Deok Wun present Manjushri, Boddisattva, as a model for understanding as an aspect of a Lived Life.

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life Part 5: Compassion

Mar 1st, 2015 9m 51s

In this talk the Ven Deok Wun begins a five part sub-set of talks based on the practice theme of a Lived Life. In this talk he begins an examination of five specific attribute represented by Five Bodhisattvas. In this first talk, he discusses

GR Zen Center : The Bodhisattvas

Feb 24th, 2015 4m 24s

In this talk the Ven Hung Su Sampson gives an overview of why the Bodhisattvas are models for our behavior as we consider what it means to engage a Lived Life.

GR Zen Center : A Live Life: Part Four

Feb 8th, 2015 10m 21s

Who ARE we? What is "self"? In this talk Venerable Deok Wun discusses the Buddha's teaching of the Five Skandhas (The Five Aggregates) that are the mental process that leads to the concept of "self".

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life: Part 2: The Lover

Jan 26th, 2015 11m 48s

This is the second talk in the series A Lived Life. In this talk the Venerable Deok Wun discusses the love affair we have with our own mind, how it is a dangerous love affair, and why it is important to atone for the stress and suffering we hav

GR Zen Center : A Lived Life: Part 1

Jan 20th, 2015 8m 54s

Guiding Teacher, Venerable Deok Wun, begins the winter practice period with the first of a series of talks on what it means to Live Life from a Buddhist point of view.

GR Zen Center : The Bodhisattva Vows as A New Year's Resolution

Jan 12th, 2015 7m 27s

Senior Student Ahm Kwang delivers the annual New Year's Dharma Talk.

GR Zen Center : Rejoice!!

Dec 21st, 2014 18m 48s

Guiding Teacher, Ven Deok Wun, shares a meditation on why Rejoicing is a hallmark of the Bodhisattva's practice.

GR Zen Center : Buddhism Is Not a Passive Practice

Dec 17th, 2014

Ven Hung Su offers his insights on why our practice is an active one.

GR Zen Center : Who We Are Part 4: The Bodhisattva Path

Dec 1st, 2014 25m 27s

In this fourth installment of the series The Venerable Deok Wun briefly describes the importance of the Bodhisattva Path as part of the temple's foundational teachings. At the end of the talk there is a guided meditation entitled "Invoking the

GR Zen Center : Who We Are Part 3: Hua Yin Buddhism

Nov 22nd, 2014 7m 4s

In this talk Venerable Deok Wun explains why Hua Yin Buddhism is at the root of our temple beliefs and practices.

GR Zen Center : Why I Chose to Become a Teaching Monk

Nov 18th, 2014 6m 35s

The Venerable Hung Su Sampson discusses why he chose to train as a teaching monk. This talk is a prelude to his ordination as a Teaching Monk on Sunday December 7.

GR Zen Center : Anger Gatha

Nov 14th, 2014 53s

A Gatha (verse) for reflection on anger

GR Zen Center : Who We Are Part 2: The Refuge Commitments

Nov 14th, 2014 9m 57s

The foundational commitment of Buddhism is that of Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. In this talk Venerable Deok Wun explains why these are the first and foundational commitments for all Buddhists.

GR Zen Center : Who We Are Part 1: Expedient Means

Nov 4th, 2014 7m 4s

In this talk Guiding Teacher, Ven Deok Wun, sets out the first foundation of the beliefs and practices of this Temple. The subject is upaya---expedient means.It is the first talk in a series entitled "Who We Are" wherein Teacher will present th

GR Zen Center : Children Will Listen

May 11th, 2014 21m 46s

Ven Deok Wun delivers the 2104 Mother's Day Dharma Talk.

GR Zen Center : The Parachute

May 11th, 2014 9m 46s

Novice monk Ven Zhen Su delivers a talk on facing our fears.

GR Zen Center : Enlightenment/Waking Up

Apr 14th, 2014 12m 51s

The Ven Deok Wun raises the issue of way is enlightenment; what does it mean to wake up.

GR Zen Center : What is the One Thing

Apr 14th, 2014 16m 21s

The Ven Deok Wun explains the hwadhu as a method of meditation and cutting through the self.

GR Zen Center : Karma Vipaka

Apr 13th, 2014 15m 35s

The Ven Deok, Guiding Teacher, delivers a teaching on karma vipaka---action and result. There is a graphic that was used during the talk that is included here a PDF file for downloading.