Thich Nhat Hanh

The Three Complexes

The Three Complexes

We are so grateful to Sister HaiAn (Sister Ocean) for joining us this Monday. Because of our guest, we will extend our evening to 8:45 pm instead of 8:30

She will share about: The Three Complexes

The contemplation before chanting invites us to "Let the whole Sangha breathe as one body, listen as one body, chant as one body transcending the boundaries of a delusive self, liberating us from the superiority complex, the inferiority complex, and the equality complex."  The suffering of inferiority and superiority complexes are easier to understand than that of the equality complex.  Join us for an evening of practice to understand the nature of the complexes, ways to practice with them in daily life, and their role in personal and social liberation.

The evening will include sitting meditation, walking meditation, a Dharma Talk, written exercises, and group reflection.  Please bring a pen and paper with you.

Showing Up

Showing Up

When we show up and are fully present, the possibilities are limitless. This summer I had a number of experiences that made me reflect on what it means to truly show up. I am the first one to admit that I often confuse the meaning of “showing up” with “doing a lot.”  I am, by nature, an extrovert and I love to be out there and experience the world fully. There are many issues that I am passionate about but for me it is impossible to truly “show up” for all them AND be present.