Welcome to the
Center for
Pragmatic Buddhism's official website!
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 meets at First Unitarian Church of St.
Louis in the Central West End, 5007 Waterman Blvd. (see
"Events &
Schedules"). If you would like to join us at our
St. Louis location, please contact the Director of
Buddhist Studies & Abbot, Jim Eubanks.
UPDATES:
Now see CPB's List of Upcoming Dharma Talks under the
"Events &
Schedules" page.
The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism is now on
Ning--Click here to join this
engaging online forum.
Visit our official newsletter site, ThePragmaticBuddhist.com, for
access to our quarterly publication, The
Pragmatic Buddhist.
The American Shaolin Center (ASC), offers comprehensive
training in Functional Martial Arts and Core Strength
Training; Click here to learn more.
Though you are free to copy, distribute and display the
materials and original work found on this website,
including the CPB newsletter,The Pragmatic Buddhist, some
rights are reserved. Please familiarize yourself with
CPB's terms and
conditions.