Maple Village Meditation Center

Maple Village Dharma Study, May 5, 2026 sessionAssigned Reading: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Chapter 7 This week, I invite everyone to meet another adorable little friend: The Eurasian collared dove. As a member of the dove family, which symbolizes reconciliation, this little bird… Read more: Answering a Call to Love

Maple Village Dharma Study, April 21, 2026 sessionAssigned Reading: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Chapter 6 First, let me introduce you to a lovely little friend – a North American Cardinal. Last Saturday morning, while walking to the bus stop, I suddenly heard a… Read more: Practicing Presence

Maple Village Dharma Study, April 21, 2026 sessionAssigned Reading: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh For nearly a year, through the book Con đã có đường đi, we have walked together on the Buddha’s path. I hope the journey has helped each of us to… Read more: Original Fear, Original Desire

Maple Village Dharma Study, March 17, 2026 sessionAssigned Reading: Con đã có đường đi by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Don’t Miss the Opportunity for Enlightenment , Part 2) What is enlightenment? What is interesting or valuable about it that we should not miss the opportunity? In our early days… Read more: Three Prostrations