2021 Lotus Sutra Dharma Talks
Thursdays • 7-8:30pm • On Zoom
From February through June, we will be offering a series of talks on the Lotus Sutra. Email programsteward@zcla.org for more info on how to get the Zoom links.
Talk Schedule
February 11 — Roshi Egyoku Nakao – Introduction to the Lotus SutraFebruary 25 – Rev. Myoho Fjeld – Chapter 25 – Perceiver of the Worlds Sounds
March 4 – Sensei Daiki Senshin Griffith – Chapter 8 – Parable of the Jewel in the Robe
March 12 – Rev. Myoho Fjeld – Chapter 12 - Daughter of the Dragon King Sagara
March 18 – Rev. Jitsujo Gauthier – Chapter 16 – Parable of the Skilled Physician and His Sick Children
March 25 – Preceptor Mukei Horner -- Chapter 14 - Safe and Easy Practices
April 9 (Friday) 8 pm — Roshi Egyoku Nakao (part of April Sesshin) - Chapter 16 - Lifespan of the Tathagata
April 10 (Saturday) 8 pm – Sensei Daiki Senshin Griffith (part of April Sesshin) - Chapter 24 - Wonderful Voice Bodhisattva
April 15 – Rev. Dharma-Joy Reichert - Chapter 5, The Parable of the Plants
April 22 – Preceptor Earth-Mirror Corcoran – Chapter 4 – Parable of the Wealthy Man and Poor Son
May 6 – Sensei Kizan Shogen Bloodgood – Chapter 11 – The Sight of the Treasure Stūpa
May 20 – Sensei Kyobai Faith-Mind Thoresen - Chapter 15 - Springing up from the Earth
May 28 (Friday) 8 pm — Roshi Egyoku Nakao (part of May Sesshin) - Chapter 12 - Devadatta
May 29 (Saturday) 8 pm — Sensei Kizan Shogen (part of May Sesshin) - Chapter 23 - Previous Lives of Medicine King Bodhisattva
June 17 - Christina TChoren Carvalho - Chapter 7 - The Parable of the Fantastic Castle-City
July 15 - Rev. Kaigen Levy - Chapter 2 - Skillful Means