Posts by TTSangha

The Three Marks of Existence — a talk by Madelon Bolling (March 13, 2022)

Posted by on Mar 17, 2022 in Zen Talks | Comments Off on The Three Marks of Existence — a talk by Madelon Bolling (March 13, 2022)

In Buddhism, the three marks of existence are Anicca (impermanence: everything changes, nothing lasts), Anatta (non-self: there is no permanent self in living beings and no abiding essence in phenomena), and Dukkha (unsatisfactoriness). It’s hard to wrap our usual mind around this pervasive statement of fact. But it’s no joke: all of existence is marked by Anicca (impermanence), Anatta (no self or abiding essence), and Dukkha (unsatisfactoriness). Anicca, Anatta, and Dukkha walked into a bar. They didn’t stay for long, had no ID, and didn’t like the vibes much,...

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Zenkai (January 9, 2022) with Madelon Bolling – In Person and Zoom

Posted by on Nov 20, 2021 in Beginner Zen Meditation, Meditation Retreat, Practice Opportunity | Comments Off on Zenkai (January 9, 2022) with Madelon Bolling – In Person and Zoom

Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. Zoom Link: Send email to ttssangha@gmail.com. If this will be your first event with TTS, we will arrange for an orientation prior to the event. Schedule: 8:15 Samu – cleaning the dojo and your space or home 8:45 Gathering on Zoom...

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Zenkai (December 12, 2021) with Madelon Bolling and Lee Shields -In-person and Zoom

Posted by on Nov 10, 2021 in Meditation Retreat | Comments Off on Zenkai (December 12, 2021) with Madelon Bolling and Lee Shields -In-person and Zoom

TTS will host this event at our Dharma Gate facility, and also live on Zoom. Registration (by email) is necessary for in-person attendees. If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. 8:15 Samu – cleaning your space or home 8:45 Gathering on Zoom 8:55 Be seated 9:00 (5 Remembrances), Zazen, Kinhin 10:00 (Dai-O Kokushi) Dharma talk (Shiku Seigan Mon)* 10: 40 Zazen, Kinhin (11:15 Interviews available) 12:00 (audio and video on) Break to get food   12:10 Informal Zoom lunch together (Meal chants before & after) 12:45 Clean up  ...

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Three-Day Zen Retreat with Jack Duffy (November 12-14, 2021)

Posted by on Sep 15, 2021 in Meditation Retreat | Comments Off on Three-Day Zen Retreat with Jack Duffy (November 12-14, 2021)

We will have a Zoom intensive retreat with Jack, Madelon, and Lee November 12-14. The detailed schedule is below. Here is an overall summary of the 3 days: SUMMARY SCHEDULE Friday: 6:30pm-9:00pm Saturday: 8:15am-12:30pm, lunch, 2:30-5:00pm Sunday: 8:15am-12:30pm The intensive weekend Zoom retreat will begin Friday at 6:30 PM with gathering for a short introduction to the form with Zoom, and zazen at 7:00 PM. The full schedule is included at the bottom of this page. A Zoom link will be sent the week of the retreat to all who register. If you don’t receive a link you can also email:...

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Zenkai (October 10, 2021) with Lee Shields – In Person and Zoom

Posted by on Aug 15, 2021 in Meditation Retreat | Comments Off on Zenkai (October 10, 2021) with Lee Shields – In Person and Zoom

Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. Zoom Link: Send email to ttssangha@gmail.com. If this will be your first event with TTS, we will arrange for an orientation prior to the event. Schedule: 8:15     Samu – cleaning your space or home 8:45     Gathering on Zoom...

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