Monthly Dharma Study Course:

Three Studies of Upholding Precepts, Cultivating Samadhi, and Developing Wisdom

From December 8, 2021 to May 11, 2022, practitioners met via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month. Over the course of six months, participants listened, learned and practiced using a Dharma talk given by Rebecca Li. Course participants were invited to practice with the parts that resonated over the weeks prior to the gathering by integrating the teachings into their daily life.

Dharma Talks

The following recordings are provided with the intention for participants to continue their reflection, study and practice.

Session 1: December 8, 2021

This class focused on the Three Studies: Upholding Precepts, Cultivating Concentration and Developing Wisdom.

Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the Dec. 8 class where Rebecca addressed many of the questions posed in the reflection sheet by course participants.

Session 2: January 12, 2022

This class focused on cultivating wisdom and compassion by upholding the precepts on speech.

Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the Jan. 12 class where Rebecca addressed many of the questions posed in the reflection sheet by course participants.

Session 3: February 9, 2022

This class focused on the Three Refuges and Five Precepts.

Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the Feb. 9 class where Rebecca addressed many of the questions posed in the reflection sheet by course participants.

Session 4: March 9, 2022

This class focused on upholding the precepts as Chan practitioners.

Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the Mar. 9 class where Rebecca addressed many of the questions posed in the reflection sheet by course participants.

Session 5: April 13, 2022

This class focused on upholding and cultivating wisdom as a Chan Practitioner.

Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the Apr. 13 class where Rebecca addressed many of the questions posed in the reflection sheet by course participants.

Session 6: May 11, 2022

This class continued to focus on learning how to uphold and cultivate wisdom as a Chan Practitioner.