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Sangha Core Sutra Study Program
Happiness : A practice - The Diamond Sutra
This monthly activity contributes to a North American group of sanghas which as the following mission.
Our mission
We are an online Sangha that meets monthly to explore the essential Buddhist teachings at the heart of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition. All are welcome for an evening of practice that includes meditation, Dharma reflections by Order of Interbeing members, and small group sharing. We aspire to create a supportive space for deepening our understanding of these core teachings and learning ways to apply them in everyday life.
Once a month,
Thursays, 19:00 - 20:30 pm - Montreal time - Opening at 18:45
Date | Topic |
September 21, 2023 | Understanding the Buddha’s Teachings |
October 19, 2023 | Right View |
November 16, 2023 | The Five Skandas, the Twelve Nidanas |
December 14, 2023 | Paramitas: Generosity, Inclusivity |
January 18, 2024 | Precepts, Diligence, Concentration |
February 15, 2024 | Prajna Paramita |
March 21, 2024 | The Three Doors of Liberation |
April 18, 2024 | No Birth, No Death |
May 16, 2024 | Karma |
June 20, 2024 | How to Practice the Buddha's Teachings |
Typical schedule of the evening :
6:45 – 7:00 | Welcoming time (informal) |
7:00 – 7:20 | Guided meditation / Silent |
7:20 – 7:30 | introduction of the topic and speakers |
7:30 – 7:45 | Dharma Reflection 1 |
7:45 – 8:00 | Dharma Reflection 2 |
8:00 – 8:25 | Dharma sharing |
8:25 – 8:30 | Closure |
The Sangha Core Sutra Study Program (SCSSP)
Ten years ago, Dharmacharya Chan Huy and several other pioneers developed the e-Talks as a means to support our sanghas in more deeply understanding Thay’s teachings. Over the years, the formats have changed, and they will certainly continue to evolve.
If you want to receive the invitation to these events, which contain links to pre-readers, to prepare for the next session, and links to recordings of past ones, please ask the facilitators of your Sangha meditation sessions. Each monthly e-Talks practice session is open to anyone who would like to join; there is no requirement to have attended prior sessions.
We are studying :
The Four-Years Sangha Core Sutra Study Program is based on the sutras that Thay felt were the core, foundational teachings of the Buddha, the teachings in which he wanted his students to be deeply grounded in both understanding and practice. This progression of study was used for our monastic brothers and sisters in Plum Village, and also reflects the teachings that Thay transmitted to his lay students and followers during the many retreats he offered over the years.