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MISSION
We provide a home for the study and practice of Buddhism, yet do not advocate one particular school of Buddhism. Our community is simply a bridge for people to learn how to make change within their own life and be of benefit to others. Our intention is to help people live with the practices of generosity, morality, patience, diligence, concentration and wisdom. It is the cultivation and integration of these guiding principles that leads to a happy and healthy life.
VISION
We believe the daily practice of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity has a profound impact on humanity. Our intention is to provide an accepting and tolerant space where people from all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, religions and cultures can come together to build a peaceful community.
Dharma Bums are Disciples of the Buddha
Practitioners of the Dharma
Caretakers of the Sangha
For more information on the Dharma Bum Temple, please visit www.thedharmabums.org
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Tibetan Buddhism, Shamatha & Tonglen Meditation
The Dharma Bum Temple , 4144 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA, USVajrayana is the form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet, sharing with Mahayana the motivation to attain liberation for the benefit of all sentient beings. Vajrayana adds the goal to attain that liberation as quickly as possible and includes a rich diversity of powerful meditation techniques.
We’ll be exploring Tibetan meditation practices from various traditions, alternating each week between Shamatha and Tonglen practice. The literal translation of Shamatha is calm abiding or tranquility, describing a mental state characterized by a deep sense of contentment, a vivid and concentrated mind, and serenity of thought like the stillness of a lake. Shamatha is developed by placing the attention on a specific object or domain of awareness and gently training the attention to remain where it was placed.
The Shamatha meditation practice will explore techniques from different traditions including Lam Rim, Mahāmudrā, Bön, and Dzogchen. Having a variety of meditation techniques helps to keep our practice fresh and work with our unique mind in any situation.
We will also be practicing Tonglen Meditation. The word tonglen is derived from the Tibetan language: tong meaning “giving” and len meaning “taking” or “receiving.” The practice is a powerful meditation of giving and receiving, where we consciously take in the suffering of others and give them our love, compassion, and joy. The selfless exchange lies at the very heart of tonglen and opens us to the deeper realities of interconnectedness and compassion. Rather than turning away from suffering, tonglen invites us to embrace it. Instead of shielding ourselves from the pain of the world, we breathe it in. And rather than holding on to our own joy, comfort, and love, we breathe it out to all those who need it.
Class will be available live and also archived via the Dharma Bum Temple YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedharmabumtemple
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