Dharma Talk: "Touching the Earth" with David Loy
in the Cloud
When the Buddha touched the Earth (bhumisparsha), was the Earth touching him? What does our nonduality with the Earth really mean? Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation or becoming a member, so we can continue to offer these programs freely. Donations: Membership: Reach out to with any comments or suggestions.
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Path(less): Elena Brower
in the Cloud
Such a pleasure to sit down with in the Study at Mountain Cloud for a beautiful conversation around the pathless path of practice and life. Please check out Elena's latest book, , as well as her , where she writes on practice, study, and listening. Elena also hosts a wonderful podcast called . If you're enjoying these conversations, please consider supporting Mountain Cloud through donation and membership. Your contribution is a meaningful way for us to continue offering these programs freely. Reach out to with any comments or suggestions.
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Teisho: "The Circle Game" with Shana Smith
in the Cloud
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Path(less): Tias Little
in the Cloud
Such a joy to sit down with Tias Little (during a break from writing his latest book) on the beautiful grounds of . Tias and Surya offer amazing , both in their temple in Santa Fe, as well as online. If you're enjoying these conversations, please consider supporting Mountain Cloud through donation and membership. Your contribution is a meaningful way for us to continue offering these programs freely. Reach out to with any comments or suggestions.
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Teisho: "Where the Active Wheel Revolves" with Valerie Forstman
in the Cloud
In this talk, Valerie begins with an Earth Day reflection, acknowledging and honoring what Hakuin Zenji calls “this earth where we stand.” The talk then turns to case 8 in the Gateless Gate or Mumonkan, “Keichu Makes Carts.” The koan asks: What happens to the cart when all the moving parts are removed? And what about us? When all our concepts and assumptions fall away, what remains? In his verse to the case, Mumon calls this fundamental reality “the active wheel” – the wheel that is always functioning freely no matter the circumstances. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud...
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Path(less): Katie Arnold
in the Cloud
Really enjoyed this conversation with author, journalist, and ultra-endurance athlete, Katie Arnold. Her latest book, , is a beautiful Zen meditation wrapped in a memoir. And check out all of the great things Katie is up to, including her next , in Telluride, Colorado ... Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud through donation or membership. Donation: Membership: Reach out to with any comments or suggestions.
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Dharma Talk: "Flower Garland Buddhism" with Ben Connelly
in the Cloud
Ben’s talk is based on , Inside the Flower Garland Sutra: Huayan Buddhism and the Modern World. Huayan Buddhism arose in the sixth century in China rooted in the Mahayana Flower Garland (Huayan) Sutra. Huayan is relational, practical, and positive. Its emphasis on interdependence, celebration of the sensual world, and diversity of people and practices has much to offer during this era when many folks see ever-deepening divisions. Ben will illustrate the teachings with stories and lessons from his recent involvement with an array of nonviolent community responses to the violence ICE brought...
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Path(less): David Loy
in the Cloud
It was an honor to sit down with David Loy for this next conversation in the Path(less) series. David will be joining us here at Mountain Cloud for our . To learn more about David, his teachings, books and appearances, check out his webiste: Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud through donation or membership. Donation: Membership: Reach out to with any comments or suggestions.
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Teisho: "No Merit" with Scott Thornton
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Teisho: "The Nonduality of Good and Evil" with David Loy
in the Cloud
Ukraine … Gaza … Iran … Can Buddhist teachings help us understand what is happening, and how we might respond? Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation or becoming a member, so we can continue to offer these programs freely. Donations: Membership: Reach out to with any comments or suggestions.
info_outlineIt was an honor to sit down with David Loy for this next conversation in the Path(less) series. David will be joining us here at Mountain Cloud for our May EcoDharma Residency.
To learn more about David, his teachings, books and appearances, check out his webiste: https://www.davidloy.org
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