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Thursdays - The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism (CPB)St. Louis

All are welcome to attend.

Meeting held at the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis

Bell Meditation, Walking Meditation, Zazen (sitting meditation), 7-8:00 p.m.

Dharma Talk, Group Discussion, Tea & Refreshments, 8-9:00 p.m.

CPB: St. Louis meets every Thursday evening at the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis, in the Central West End by Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 5007 Waterman Blvd, St. Louis, MO. Take exit 36B off of 64/40 and continue towards the hospital for about a mile, then take a left on Waterman; the Church is on the corner of Waterman.

 

Weekly Updates for Thursday Meetings, St. Louis

 

Tai Chi (Taiji) and Functional Movement Certification Program

The first session of the 2010 Tai Chi program at the Institute for Bodymind Studies(IBS) begins on Wednesday, Jan 13. Reserve your spot today! The Tai Chi program is limited to 30 attendees, so please reserve your spot. The program to be held in the Central West, Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM. Email program instructor, Dr. Jim Eubanks at jim.eubanks@bodymindstudies.com and provide your name and email, indicating your interest in the Tai Chi Program.

 

Institute for Bodymind Studies (IBS) Certification Programs

 

CPB 2010 Seminar Series

Coming soon

 

CPB 2010 Lecture Series

The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism

Lecture Series hosts: The Dharma Moves West,  Stephen Batchelor, One of the great Buddhist teachers of our day.

Day: March 8, 2010

Lecture: 7pm, First Unitarian Church, Central West End

Advance tickets: $40 lecture and reception; $30 lecture only

Tickets: Wayne, events@pragmaticbuddhism.org, 314-773-2315

 

American Shaolin Center (ASC)

Sundays

Chestfield:

ASC meets from 12-2:00 p.m.

Class includes American Shaolin Gongfu (Martial Arts) and Hard Qigong for Core Strength Training. Intermediate and Advanced Students also participate in sparring on Sundays.

List of CPB Dharma Talks

  • "New Year, New You"
  • Practice & Discussion Hosted by OPB Novice Monk Ren Cheng
  • "Do What Works for You (And Everybody Else): The Necessity of the Social Self in Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • "The Central Teaching of Buddhism: Causality"
    • "Lessons of History," an article by Stephen Batchelor (download) and Shi Yong Xiang's Study Guide for the article
    • "Causality and the Moral Life in Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • "Who is My Neighbor?: How Causality Informs Social Responsibility"
    • "Karma: A Pragmatic Buddhist Understanding"
    • "Environmental Responsibility in Buddhism: Then and Now"
    • "Selflessness (Anatman) & Impermanence (Anicca)"
    • "Unsatisfactoriness (Dukkha)"
    • "Why Sit if Bodymind is Already Unified?: Dogen's Response"
    • "Dogen's Bendowa"
    • Open Forum "Ask-A-Monk"
    • Open Forum "Ask-A-Monk"
    • "Creating and Maintaining Relationships in Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • "The Basics of Zazen in Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • "What do I have to Fear? Unifying Our Daily Lives by Embracing Interconnectivity"
    • "Eihei Dogen's Shobogenzo and the creation of Soto Zen"
    • "What Can We Learn from Dogen?"
    • "Kukai and Japanese Buddhism"
    • "Mantra, Mudra, and Mandala: The Legacy of Shingon"
    • "Resolving Anxiety: How to Introduce Deep Calm into Our Daily Lives"
    • "Bodymind Unification in Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • "American Fiend: From Mindless Addictions to Mindful Actions"
    • "Apocalypticism: Focusing on Theoretical Tomorrows to Avoid Self-Honesty Today"
    • "Mediating Mindfulness: Navigating Mindfully in the Information Age"
    • "It's All A Matter of Perspective: Why Scientists and Priests Are Talking About the Same Things"
    • "Language in Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • Open Forum "Ask-A-Monk"
    • "Authentication in Pragmatic Buddhism: What is Authenticated if We Are Already Whole?"
    • Open Forum "Ask-A-Monk"
    • "Lay Membership and Formal Study of Pragmatic Buddhism"
    • CPB Movie Night: Ven. Shi Shen Long 2005 Furman University Lecture
    • "An Introduction to Pragmatic Buddhism: Part I"
    • "An Introduction to Pragmatic Buddhism: Part II"
    • "An Introduction to Pragmatic Buddhism: Part III"
    • "Language as Utility: Personal Empowerment Through Creative Redescription"
    • "The Politics of Desire: Seeking Personal and Social Harmony and the Bodhisattva Ideal"
    • Open Forum "Ask-A-Monk"
    • "Illness and Awakening: Finding Meaning in Times of Sickness"
    • "What Pragmatic Buddhism Means to Me: A Special Talk by OPB Novice Monk Ren Cheng"
    • "The Four Ennobling Truths: A Special Talk by OPB Novice Monk Ren Cheng"
    • "Dressing for the Occasion: The Courtesy of Situational Awareness"

    • Lecture Series: Causality

    Lecture Series: The Three Characteristics of Existence

    Lecture Series: Zen Buddhism & Dogen Zenji

    Lecture Series: Zen Buddhism & The Japanese Influence

     

     

    Lecture Series: An Introduction to Pragmatic Buddhism

     

     

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