Our Resident teacher – Iris Wang, will be offering a series of Basic Dharma Classes after our regular morning sitting meditation on the following Sundays: 11/22/2015, 11/29/2015, 12/13/2015; and on the 2nd & the 4th Sundays of the month in 2016.
Iris will walk us through basic Buddhist concepts. Subject includes Four Noble Truth, 12 Ayatanas, Eight Fold Noble Path, etc.[class handouts]
As always, potluck vegetarian lunch will be served after each class.
| DATES： | Sundays: 11/22/15, 11/29/15, 12/13/15; and on the 2nd & the 4th Sundays of every months in 2016. |
| TIME： | 10:00am – 11:30am |
| LUNCH： | Potluck style vegeterian lunch will be served after class. |
| LOCATION： | DDMBA – Chicago Chapter 241 Holbrook Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 |
| COST： | Free |
| QUESTIONS： | eMail Iris Wang at iwang123@yahoo.com |
NOTES:
- Shoes are not allowed within the meditation center. For your comfort, we recommend wearing clean socks.
- If you plan to come earlier to join us in seated meditation (8:30am – 10:00am), we also recommend wearing loose clothing in layers for a better experience.
Download Class Handouts / Readings
NOV. 2015 – JAN. 2016
Class 1 11/22/2015Class 2 11/29/2015Class 3 12/13/2015Class 4 01/10/2016Class 5 01/24/2016
11/22/2015
- Handouts & Slides
- 基礎佛法概要 (第3版)Basic Dharma Compendium (v.3) (BILINGUAL 中英雙語, ** last update 02/14/2016 **)
- 地圖 Maps (BILINGUAL 中英雙語)
11/29/2015
- Handouts & Slides
- 常用語及名稱-印度佛教簡史
Terms & Names – Brief History of Buddhism in India (BILINGUAL 中英雙語) - 印度佛教歷史日期
Historical Dates of Buddhism in India (BILINGUAL 中英雙語)
12/13/2015
- Handouts & Slides
- 「佛教是世界性的宗教嗎」摘自《正信的佛教》 (繁體中文)
“Is Buddhism a World Religion?” from Orthodox Chinese Buddhism (ENGLISH) - 「禪修應具備的基本佛教知識」摘自《聖嚴法師教默照禪》
“Basic Buddhist Knowledge Required for Practicing Chan” from Master Sheng Yen Teaches Silent Illumination Method of Chan Practice (BILINGUAL 中英雙語)
- Supplementals
- 人們如何記住佛佗-圖像簡史
How People Remember Buddha – A Brief Visual History (BILINGUAL 中英雙語)
01/10/2016
- Handouts
- 「信心及其修學」摘自《學佛三要》- 印順法師著
“Faith and the Cultivation of Faith” from The Three Essentials in Practicing the Teachings of the Buddha by Master Yin Shun (BILINGUAL 中英雙語)
- Supplementals — on the topic of “Faith”
- Video : The central focus of Buddhist faith (GDD-891)
- Video : The meaning of faith, vows, and practice (GDD-860)
- Video : True faith versus blind faith, and the power of true faith (GDD-861)
- Video : Levels of faith faith through understanding versus verified faith (GDD-862)
- Video : Verified faith and its difference with faith through understanding (GDD-863)
01/24/2016
- Textbook Reading
-
“Chapter One: Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
Class 6 02/14/2016Class 7 02/28/2016Class 8 03/13/2016Class 9 03/27/2016Class 10 04/24/2016Class 11 05/22/2016Class 12 05/29/2016
02/14/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter One: Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
“Chapter Two: The Nature of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
- Updated version of previous handouts available:
- Class 1, Handout-1:
概要 (第3版) Compendium (v.3) (BILINGUAL 中英雙語, ** last update 02/14/2016 **)
02/28/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter One: Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
NOTE: On 2/28, the class discussion revisited the topic of “Karma” which was mentioned at the end of “Chapter One: Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel”.
03/13/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter Two: The Nature of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
- Handouts
- “Buddhism, Pain, and Suffering” from Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion through Ch’an Buddhism (ENGLISH)
- Supplementals — on the topic of “Suffering”
- Video : The suffering of the five raging aggregates and their effects (GDD-911)
- Video : The suffering of the five raging aggregates and their effects (GDD-912)
03/27/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter Two: The Nature of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
04/24/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter Two: The Nature of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
- Handouts & Slides
- Sense-base Contexts; 12 Links of Dependent Origination
- The Five Aggregates according to the Pali Canon
- Supplementals — on the topic of “Five Aggregates”
- Video : The suffering of the five raging aggregates and their effects (GDD-911)
- Video : The suffering of the five raging aggregates and their effects (GDD-912)
05/22/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “The Five Skandhas and Consiousnesses” from Zen Wisdom (ENGLISH)
05/29/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Karma” from Zen Wisdom (ENGLISH)
Class 13 08/14/2016Class 14 08/28/2016Class 15 09/11/2016Class 16 09/25/2016Class 17 10/09/2016Class 18/ 19/ 2010/23, 11/13, 11/27/2016
08/14/2016
- Handouts & Notes
- Sense-base Contexts; 12 Links of Dependent Origination [PDF]
–
Iris’ Notes from in-class discussions.
08/28/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter Three: The Origin of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
09/11/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter Three: The Origin of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online )
- Handouts & Slides
- Class Notes on Klesas / Five Paths / The Wheel of Life [PDF]
09/25/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Chapter Four: The Cessation of Suffering” from Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel
( ENGLISH : PDF download | Read Online ) - “Causes and Conditions” from Zen Wisdom (ENGLISH)
10/09/2016
- Textbook Reading
- “Causes and Conditions” from Zen Wisdom (ENGLISH)
-
“What Does Pusa (Bodhisattva) Mean?”
“What Do Mahāyāna and Hīnayāna Refer To?”
from Orthodox Chinese Buddhism (ENGLISH)
10/23/2016, 11/13/2016 and 11/27/2016
Class 21 01/08/2017Class 22 01/22/2017Class 23 03/12/2017Class 24 03/26/2017Class 25 04/09/2017
01/08/2017
- Textbook Reading
-
“The Six Paramitas: Introductions”
“The First Paramitas: Generosity”
from The Six Paramitas (2001) (ENGLISH)
–
Iris’ Notes: comparing The Six Paramitas / Three Studies / Eightfold Noble Path.
01/22/2017
- Textbook Reading
-
“The First Paramitas: Generosity”
from The Six Paramitas (2001) (ENGLISH)
03/12/2017
- Textbook Reading
-
“The Third Paramitas: Patience”
from The Six Paramitas (2001) (ENGLISH)
03/26/2017
- Textbook Reading
-
“The Fourth Paramitas: Diligence”
from The Six Paramitas (2001) (ENGLISH)
04/09/2017
- REVIEW & QUIZ : Textbook Reading
-
“The First Paramitas: Generosity”
“The Second Paramitas: Morality”
“The Third Paramitas: Patience”
“The Fourth Paramitas: Diligence”
from The Six Paramitas (2001) (ENGLISH)
- Handouts & Quiz
- Summary on the first four Paramitas [PDF]
- Quiz Questions [PDF]
- Crossword Puzzle (answers on p.2) [PDF]
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| Chan Workshop 08:30 AM Chan Workshop @ DDMBA Chicago Meditation Center Mar 12 @ 08:30 AM – 11:30 AM ACTIVITY OUTLINE 08:30am – 09:00am : Eight Form Moving Meditation 09:00am – 09:45am : Sitting Meditation 09:45am – 10:00am : Morning Service 10:00am – 11:30am : Book Study 11:30am – 12:30am : Lunch Social | Group Meditation – Tuesday Night 06:00 PM Group Meditation – Tuesday Night Mar 14 @ 06:00 PM ACTIVITY OUTLINE 06:00pm – 06:40pm : Sitting Meditation 06:40pm – 07:00pm : Eight Form Moving Meditation 07:00pm – 07:40pm : Sitting Meditation 07:40pm : Dharma Sharing Doors open at 6:00 pm. for extra sitting time,[...] | |||||
| Chan Workshop 08:30 AM Chan Workshop @ DDMBA Chicago Meditation Center Mar 19 @ 08:30 AM – 11:30 AM ACTIVITY OUTLINE 08:30am – 09:00am : Eight Form Moving Meditation 09:00am – 09:45am : Sitting Meditation 09:45am – 10:00am : Morning Service 10:00am – 11:30am : Book Study 11:30am – 12:30am : Lunch Social | Group Meditation – Tuesday Night 06:00 PM Group Meditation – Tuesday Night Mar 21 @ 06:00 PM ACTIVITY OUTLINE 06:00pm – 06:40pm : Sitting Meditation 06:40pm – 07:00pm : Eight Form Moving Meditation 07:00pm – 07:40pm : Sitting Meditation 07:40pm : Dharma Sharing Doors open at 6:00 pm. for extra sitting time,[...] | |||||
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