The Pali term "dana" comes from the Sanskrit daan, which can be understood as generosity and reciprocity. Its roots and potential run deep. In Indian culture, practices to spiritual awareness and deep perspective have a long history. In that context, dana was offered to a teacher or guru …
Serving the Community
Paraphrasing the Buddhist vow: wounds are numberless; we vow to tend them all. Global pandemic. Economic collapse. Police brutality and social injustice. Climate chaos. Systemic racism and white supremacy. Poverty and hunger. Voter suppression and electoral manipulation. Ecosystems crashing, …
Refuge: Open Door Dharma online
Heart to heart, face to face: Dharma circle by Zoom Open Door Dharma gatherings provide sanctuary, a place to breathe and connect in the field of the heart, stepping away from the churning of the world. Sharing this intention and practice as sangha, satsang, spiritual community, allows us to come …