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June 2024

Dharma Talk

Beyond Mindfulness: The Essence of Zen Practice

ByUmi Dan Rotnem June 30, 2024August 13, 2024

Purpose of Sesshin.
Distinguishing mindfulness and Zen
Importance of Dharana
Dhyana and Awakening
Zen in Daily Life

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Dharma Talk

The Fire of Zen: Polishing the Gem of Inner Peace

ByUmi Dan Rotnem June 9, 2024August 5, 2024

Integration of Ethics and Meditation.

Role of Pain and Negative Experiences.

Radical Honesty and Self-Awareness.

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Dharma Talk

Embracing the Divine Mother: A Journey of Spiritual Rebirth and Love

ByUmi Dan Rotnem June 3, 2024August 5, 2024

In this talk:

– Parallel Between Maternal and Spiritual Relationships.
– Idealization and Reality of Motherhood.
– Attachment Theory.
– Surrender to the Divine Mother.
– Embracing and Manifesting Divine Love.

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