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Derek Dibbern replied to Ryan Vong's discussion 'How does one know when he/she experiences truth?' in the group Zen Buddhism
Even painted cakes can be life sustaining.
August 22
Derek Dibbern commented on Bernie Glassman's blog post 'Zen Houses Seminary for Socially Engaged Buddhism'
Congratulations! I did speak with Roshi Paul Genki Kahn a few times. My family and I decided to wait it out, get some social work experience here in Nebraska, see what is needed and then maybe next year begin a distant learning program. I look forwa…
June 22
Derek Dibbern commented on Bernie Glassman's blog post 'Zen Houses Seminary for Socially Engaged Buddhism'
Still preparing for the precepts in August. It looks like Zen House Seminary will have to wait. I hope to stay connected to the new students to hear how it is going. Any engaged Buddhist zen house seminarians want to give an update on your experienc…
June 22
Derek Dibbern replied to Robert Van Kirk's discussion 'Realizing No-Buddhism' in the group Zen Buddhism
I have seen this book at the bookstore and have been curious to read it. I will try to find it again. Thanks for the recommendation! I am currently reading "Infinite Circle" by Bernie Glasman. It also pulls The Heart Sutra apart, line by line and re…
May 13
Derek Dibbern commented on jenny's group 'Zen Buddhism'
Zen, being a transmission beyond words, is often covered up by many words and concepts. For example this blog! Also, awareness itself is universal, therefore sweep the mind clear of thought/word/concepts... sit down and shut up! No Path, No Knowledg…
May 12
Derek Dibbern commented on Bernie Glassman's blog post 'Zen Houses Seminary for Socially Engaged Buddhism'
Not yet. I will do so today. Thank You!
May 9
Derek Dibbern commented on Bernie Glassman's blog post 'Zen Houses Seminary for Socially Engaged Buddhism'
Thank You And thank you for Infinite Circle. I am taking the Precepts this summer and reading your book has been a real inspiration.
May 8
Derek Dibbern joined jenny's group
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This is a group for all the Zen Buddhists or interested in Zen Buddhism.
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At 8:11am on January 19, 2009, jenny said…
Thank for the compliment!
I've never meditated before but i'm going to buy a book to learn how to do it or join a buddhist center so they can teach me how to do it well! Have a nice week !=)

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Hometown:
North Bend , NE
About Me:
Student of Eastern Philosophy for 20 years
Came to Zen through Centering Prayer
Now attending Chan Temple in Lincoln, NE
Musician/Father/Husband/Friend
 
 

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