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"In order to meet the challenges facing all of us, we will need a spirituality grounded in the human heart, rather than in beliefs or ideals. One that cultivates the best in each of us, challenges us to function at the level of full self-expression, and affirms the fundamental and immeasurable value of every living being." — Seijaku Roshi
We strive to live a more authentic, compassionate, and engaged life. "Through daily meditation, prayer, and contemplation, in our Zen Community, we aspire to be transformed in mind and heart by embodying the Buddhadharma (the Path of Loving-Kindness, Compassion, and Service) in ways appropriate for our times."
Anyone no matter ther religious affiliation, faith, or beliefs is welcome to join us in another expression of what we all share in common, a dream for a more loving, compassionate, and kind world.
"For in the final analysis, our most basic common link, is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children's futures, and we are all mortal." John F. Kennedy, Speech at The American University, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1963
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Zen Studies with Genjo: The Hypocrisy Of Desire…
Jizo-an Zen Community / The Zen Society, 1930 Marlton Pike East # L63, Cherry Hill, NJ, USZen Studies Program - In Person and Online
$15 Donation at the door or through Zeffy for livestream
Join Reverend Kevin "Genjo" LeBlanc for a talk on the
## The Hypocrisy Of Desire…
In simple terms: we crave more, different and new. When one learns how to 'look' desire is constantly there, knocking and knocking like a sales man who has exactly what you want yet knows you don't need. This seems to be true whether it's for more love or more cars or more fear. The reality is that desire creates this constant conflict within us. This is why most humans breathe very shallowly…like a boa constrictor that's tight enough to hold you down but not tight enough to cut off the flow of air.
The hypocrisy comes to life as we all become so well versed at pretending it's not so. The white lie is the art of withholding the truth…while the extreme side of dishonesty has many faces and usually easy to recognize, the subtle forms of dishonesty remain quietly hidden behind a genuine smile or friendly offer. This is not about right and wrong but simply to notice a common flaw of ego's voice…it tricks us in 10,000 ways.
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