Ring the Bells That Still Can Ring
Teacher: Sharon Beckman-Brindley
In Sharon's talk she refers to a song called "Anthem" by Leonard Cohen. Due to copyright issues the recording is not included in the audio below, but can be heard separately here: Anthem.
Sharon also mentions:
The Buddha: Mangala Sutta on Highest Blessings
Ajahn Sucitto Book: Paramis: Crossing Life's Floods: (can be downloaded for free)
Fr Gregory Boyle on working with Gangs in Los Angeles quote:
“The goal is not perfection, but a wholeness anchored in grateful living.” Books: "Tattoos on the Heart" and "Barking to the Choir"
“The goal is not perfection, but a wholeness anchored in grateful living.”
Books: "Tattoos on the Heart" and "Barking to the Choir"
In our daily lives, we can become weary as we encounter the suffering of our own lives and of the world we live in. This evening's talk will remind us of the Buddha's teachings on practices that can daily bring nourishment to our minds and hearts. With a little help from Leonard Cohen.