Welcome
to the Center
for Pragmatic Buddhism's
official website!
TPB Vol. 2, No. 1
is now available for download!
Check out our new "Dharma
Talks"
section, where you can download them as podcasts
(MP3)!
The Center
for Pragmatic Buddhism (CPB) [formerly the American Chan
Buddhist Center (ACBC)] is
presently headquartered in St. Louis,
MO. Our
work is the synthesis of American Pragmatism with
Chinese Chan and Japanese Zen Buddhism, in what we
call Pragmatic
Buddhism.
We utilize Chan and Zen Buddhist practice methods that
resonate with Americans, including the central practice of
sitting meditation (zazen).
The Pragmatic Buddhist approach uses modern-day language to
explain Buddhism's relevance to the contemporary
American/Western lifestyle. In addition to regular sitting
and meditation practices, CPB monks give weekly dharma
talks. We also engage in group discussions following the
talks in an open forum atmosphere, where participants
discuss their thoughts and views of issues pertaining to
practice, philosophy, and everyday life. A primary goal of
our practice is to simplify the most meaningful methods so
that open-minded persons can participate in the cultivation
of mindfulness, personal development and share this through
socially engaged Buddhism. Please click here to
read more about the Buddhist education offered at
the Center
for Pragmatic Buddhism.
Currently, CPB: St. Louis meets at First Unitarian Church
of St. Louis in the Central West End, 5007 Waterman Blvd.
(see our "Events &
Schedules"
tab). If you would like to join us at our St. Louis
location, please contact the Monastic Director,
Jim Eubanks.
UPDATES:
Now see CPB's List of Upcoming Dharma Talks under the
"Events &
Schedules"
page.
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