In December, the only Dharma talk will be on Monday, December 9th.
Starting on November 4th, Guo Gu will lead a new series of Dharma talks, guiding us through each section of our Chan retreat liturgy. Currently, we are investigating each vow as part of Samantabhadra’s Ten Great Vows. Below, you can find the full text of these inspiring vows.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Eastern
Location: Meets in person at the Tallahassee Chan Center or streamed live on Zoom (use the usual Monday night Zoom link).
Click here for the Monday night Zoom link
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s Ten Great Vows
1. To worship and respect all buddhas.
2. To praise the Tathāgatas.
3. To cultivate the giving of offerings.
4. To repent all karmic obstructions.
5. To rejoice in the merits of others.
6. To request the turning of the Dharma wheel.
7. To request that the buddhas dwell in the world.
8. To always follow the buddhas in study.
9. To always harmonize with sentient beings.
10. To transfer all merits to all others.
All buddhas of the past, present, and future in all quarters. All bodhisattva mahāsattvas. Mahāprajñāpāramitā.
Recordings
Here is the link to the YouTube playlist.