The working of our mind: Basic Buddhist Psychology

What does Buddhist psychology have to share with us about the mind, mental health, and overall well-being?

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David Listen, a former Buddhist monk and now a licensed mental health counselor will give us a basic introduction to the Buddhist teachings on the workings of the mind.

Date: June 9, Friday 

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Online Registration is Preferable.  

Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/C2HiMnRVhExveXMP8

About David Listen

David Listen has been sharing Chan/Zen meditation and Buddhist teachings for over 15 years, leading intensive meditation retreats, classes, and activities at various monasteries, college campuses, and private institutions throughout North America, Europe, and East Asia. Previously known as Venerable Chang Wen（常聞法師） he was one of the few Western monastic disciples of Chan Master Sheng Yen. 

He had been a monk for over a decade, and has since returned to lay life to share the insights of the Buddha in his own creative way.David is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and has done extensive work translating the teachings of Chinese Buddhism into English, both on retreat and in published works. He holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is currently a New York State licensed counselor at a clinic for people suffering from severe mental illness. He also has his own life mentoring/coaching practice, guiding people in their cultivation of wisdom and compassion on an individual basis.

(英語活動，無中文翻譯)

Teens Mindfulness Day

Be mindful. Be free.

Spend a half-day learning mindfulness, a practice of being aware of what you're doing in the present moment, free from the burden of self-consciousness and troubling emotions.

Enjoy the simple yet wonderful things we do every day: standing, sitting, walking, eating, talking, and being silent, to name a few. Be mindful; be free.

Date: June 10, Saturday

Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Age: 10-18  (participants will be grouped by age)

Lunch will be provided. 

Online Registration is required: https://forms.gle/iNqkiTn9VdnRMoQE7

About David Listen

David Listen has been sharing Chan/Zen meditation and Buddhist teachings for over 15 years, leading intensive meditation retreats, classes, and activities at various monasteries, college campuses, and private institutions throughout North America, Europe, and East Asia. Previously known as Venerable Chang Wen（常聞法師） he was one of the few Western monastic disciples of Chan Master Sheng Yen.

He had been a monk for over a decade, and has since returned to lay life to share the insights of the Buddha in his own creative way.David is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and has done extensive work translating the teachings of Chinese Buddhism into English, both on retreat and in published works. He holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is currently a New York State licensed counselor at a clinic for people suffering from severe mental illness. He also has his own life mentoring/coaching practice, guiding people in their cultivation of wisdom and compassion on an individual basis.

(英語活動，無中文翻譯)

One day Retreat  

Led by David Listen 

Date: June 11, Sunday 

Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm 

Once you send in your registration, you will hear from us within a week whether you have been accepted or not. 

IF ACCEPTED, please make your payment for the retreat to complete the registration and reserve your spot.

Activity Fee：

Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Dharma Drum Seattle Center and your fellow practitioners. 

Select one of the sliding scale rates below.

• Benefactor $100 ($50 tax deductible as donation)
• Sustainer $75 ($25 tax deductible as donation)
• Base $50

Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/YGsmannqR4yWzhZ19

It is recommanded that participants have prior experience in meditation. 

Lunch will be provided. 

About David Listen

David Listen has been sharing Chan/Zen meditation and Buddhist teachings for over 15 years, leading intensive meditation retreats, classes, and activities at various monasteries, college campuses, and private institutions throughout North America, Europe, and East Asia. Previously known as Venerable Chang Wen（常聞法師） he was one of the few Western monastic disciples of Chan Master Sheng Yen. He had been a monk for over a decade, and has since returned to lay life to share the insights of the Buddha in his own creative way.David is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and has done extensive work translating the teachings of Chinese Buddhism into English, both on retreat and in published works. He holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is currently a New York State licensed counselor at a clinic for people suffering from severe mental illness. He also has his own life mentoring/coaching practice, guiding people in their cultivation of wisdom and compassion on an individual basis.

(英語活動，無中文翻譯)

暑假快到了，您正在為送孩子去參加什麼活動而煩惱嗎？

 以『生活教育、心靈成長』為主軸的法鼓山兒童心靈環保體驗營即日起開始招生！

課程涵蓋人文、藝術、環保、禪修體驗等，豐富充實，活潑有趣!

讓小朋友從輕鬆活潑的互動活動中心靈成長，學習心念專注。

歡迎您的小菩薩報名參加，到法鼓山來享受一個充滿創意又有趣的假期！

Every year, DDMBA Mindful Kids Summer Camps attract a diverse group of young people in Taiwan and overseas to come together and learn, play, and mature while having a great time. 

This program includes lots of hands-on activities, story-telling, meditation practice, music, art, and games, making this a fun experience. This camp aims to teach children with the values of caring, confidence, and concentration, as well as to inspire children’s environmental awareness and to apply these skills to daily life.   Come join us and reserve a spot! Sign up your kids now!

日期 Date: 2023年 6/26 - 6/28  ( Mon- Wed ) 

時間 Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

地點 Location: 法鼓山西雅圖分會 DDMBA WA

費用 Fee: $200  ( $150 if register by 3/31) 

費用完成方式 Payment method: (Please add note: For Summer Camp and your kid's name)

• Check-- To: DDMBA-WA   
• Paypal-- To: ddmba.seattle@gmail.com
• Zelle -- To: donate@ddmbasea.org    (Recipient's name: Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association-WA)

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