Fraternal Order of the Great Lights / Jizo-An Zen Community / The Zen Society

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The Paradox of our Identities

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Our monthly Dharma discussions are always preceded by silent meditation (Zazen) and walking meditation (Kinhin) as well as chanting of the Sutras. Each week a senior monk will offer a Dharma talk on a wide variety of Buddhist topics. This week join: Betsy Gessho Nieves for a discussion on- The Paradox of our Identities How can we understand our identities in ways that allow for growth and expansion? We are born perfect and complete is a statement that we often hear in Buddhism. Why then we show up in ways that do not support this statement? Let's explore the roadblocks that hold us back in the realization of this truth about our nature. Join us for an evening of Zazen, (seated meditation) Kinhin (walking mediation) chanting of the Sutras and a Dharma discussion...both in-person and online.

Fraternal Order of the Great Lights / Jizo-An Zen Community / The Zen Society

Zen Studies with Gessho October 2026

1930 Marlton Pike East

The Paradox of our Identities

$15

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