Buddha-Sasana

The practice of veneration

The Buddha once stated, “One dwells in suffering if one is without reverence and deference.” (A culture of awakening, talk 10, 2/11/2022)

Refuge

Buddhist faith is centered on the triple Gem: we gain faith in the Buddha, we gain faith in the Dharma and we gain faith in the Sangha, the three discernible sources of Buddhist wisdom. (A culture of awakening, talk 9, 2/4/2022)

The shape of “my” lay life

We discuss how the lay community organizes itself around the Sangha in its midst.(A culture of awakening, talk 8, 1/28/2022)

The Sangha as maintainers of discipline

We discuss the responsibility assigned by the Buddha to the Sangha to adhere to the monastic code (Vinaya). (A culture of awakening, talk 7, 1/21/2022)

The Sangha as protectors of the Dharma

We discuss the responsibility assigned by the Buddha to the Sangha to maintain the integrity of the Dharma. (A culture of awakening, talk 6, 1/14/2022)

The Sangha’s mission to inspire

We discuss the responsibility assigned by the Buddha to the Sangha to inspire faith in the wider community.(A culture of awakening, talk 5, 1/7/2022)

The Sangha’s mission

We discuss the Buddha’s mission statement with respect to the monastic communal and practice life. (A culture of awakening, talk 4, 12/31/2021)

A culture of awakening: Sangha

We discuss the role of the monastic community in upholding adept (in contrast to folk) Buddhism.(A culture of awakening, talk 3, 12/24/2021)

Dharma

We discuss how the Dharma influences society but particularly how it is carried and shaped by society.(A culture of awakening, talk 2, 12/17/2021)

A culture of awakening: Introduction

This is the first talk of a series on Buddhism in society, focuing on the structure of the Sasana.(A culture of awakening, talk 1, 12/10/2021)