THE DHARMA BUMS
THE DHARMA BUMS
THE DHARMA BUMS: Comments
Ray Santos
June 20, 2010
Jeff,
Thank you for this evening's Intro to Buddhism session. I left feeling a heightened sense of awareness that I don't remember ever feeling before. I'm looking forward to learning more about Buddhism through the Dharma Bums.
Best Regards,
--Ray
Amanda
June 12, 2010
I just finished reading The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac and am very interested in your temple , the only problem is that I live in Texas, a large distance from your temple. I was wondering if you know of a temple closer to me?
Steve Epstein
May 11, 2010
Dear Friends,
Please come visit us in Chiang Mai Thailand. We have a cozy sangha here.
You are living examples of Right Livelihood.
Metta,
Steve
Robin
May 8, 2010
Jeff: I met you at "Buddha For You" today. I took a look at the Dharma Bum website on the flyer you gave me. Thanks much for that. As an unaffiliated Buddhist, I've
been lookng for ways to connect to people in a Buddhist context so I appreciate this opportunity. Take Care, Robin
Jeanne Peterson
April 2, 2010
My book, Falling to Heaven, a novel of Tibet, was just released by St. Martin's Press. I would like to make your community aware of the book, as it illuminates the struggle of Tibetans to peacefully resist the loss of their country and their culture, all from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. I would be delighted to do a reading event if your community would be interested. Thanks, drjpmg@msn.com
Molly
January 24, 2010
Greetings. Alex. Thank you so much for this! I went to an 8:00 mtg. this a.m. in my 'hood (not my normal custom and practice), and announced the 7:00 Thurs. meditation--don't be surprised if 15 people show up from Twiggs (most of them gay, not that that matters). I have a 5:30 app't. Thurs. that I can't try to reschedule until tomorrow, and strongly hope I can be there. Thank you again for everything.
richard Wiebe
October 12, 2009
greetings to you all at the san diego dharma bums temple
best wishes in your journey along your paths
when in arkansas visit with your friends at the ecumenical buddhist society of little rock
www.ebslr.org
thank you for keeping the dharma strong
Erik
October 11, 2009
May I ask - where did you buy the emaciated buddha statue?
Anoki
October 1, 2009
In such an illusionary world that can be so exclusionary, I am happy to find a place that is so willingly inclusionary... like the flip-side of a flip-flop, the sangha here help you fully know the ground, instead of trying to protect you from the dust.
Jean Taubert-Natta
July 8, 2009
"Depe zhenla penche' semdi sang..." Helping others with devotion, this kind of mind is noble.
"Sang disem che' penla zhenpe' de." Others are devoted to the one who has this kind of noble mind. Tsongkhapa 1357-1419
Lindsay Pyle
June 22, 2009
I live in San Francisco now, and very much miss the Dharma Bum center in my life. While there are many meditation centers in town, a few that I frequent... there is not a single one with the heart and vision of the Dharma Bum center. I look forward to a time when I live in San Diego again, so that I can be at home. For now, you are in my heart and meditations, and I'd like to thank you for the gifts you have shared with me.
loh
June 8, 2009
Hi Guys,jst want to know which practice is The Dharma Bums into.There are many practices out there and since I, being new here,would be of great interedt.
Thanks!
lohhinding
May 13, 2009
Hi Folks,wondered if you could tell me what is the core of Buddhist teachings !
Robert
May 7, 2009
I practice the Buddha Path of Khenpo Choga Rinpoche daily and am very happy you have included it in your meditation offerings. It is a very beneficial conceptual meditation which complements sitting meditation and which habituates the mind toward positive thinking.
I live in the Laguna Mountains but have long admired your creative outreach and fresh approach to offering the Dharma. Teaching young people the nature of mind and the power of thinking gives them the capacity to remove the causes of their own suffering. Please remain independent and creative.
G
May 7, 2009
Hi, I read Kerouac's book 20 odd years ago and it intrigued me. I'm a Christian so can't follow your belief system now but understand (I think) your journey and appreciation and gratitutde for the moment - do any of you go on pilgrimage ?? Cheers G
PS. Have any of you people met any Christians that are following a similar path ?
Prajna Bhadra
March 29, 2009
Your Center is a wonderful offering for Dharma practice.
Craig
March 18, 2009
Hi, folks. Below's what I sent the SF d-punx group (where I once was the speaker-monk for their meeting), who agreed to forward to their list. I hope you can circulate this widely, too. Peace, Craig
>Hello. please sign this petition to support Buddhist translation work, and please forward to others. An translators' conference featuring 50 seniormost translators, is taking place now in India, and the convener, Khyentse Rinpoche, has set a goal of 10,000 petition signatures to show the importance of Buddhist translation. The
>Translating the Words of the Buddha Conference is exploring the future of Dharma translation.It is difficult to
>imagine such a gathering ever having happened before, of English translators
>all convening in one place, notably India
>, this way, with Tibetan as well as Chinese and Theravada representation.
>
>
>Sign The Petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/dharmatranslation/index.html
>
>more details at khyentsefoundation.org.
>Thank you, Craig
noself
January 6, 2009
The body is not the real identity of a person. It is merely a guesthouse where our mind is residing for a while.
Karen Pachtman
December 31, 2008
So looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year:) I have missed your wonderful presence!
Chris Hoff
December 12, 2008
Any Orange County Dharma Bums I can get connected with??
Sid
October 2, 2008
love the new meditation schedule - http://meditation.meetup.com/740/calendar/
Eddie
September 23, 2008
Dedicated to the Dharma Bums - who have always had one ambition. To Practice
Milarepa:
If you try to get a patron
Who is rich, you will meet a foe.
He who likes to be surrounded
By crowds, will soon be disappointed.
He who hoards much wealth and money,
Is soon filled with vicious thoughts.
Meditate, my son Rechungpa,
And put your mind into the Dharma.
Realization will be won
At last by he who practices;
He who cannot practice
But only talks and brags,
Is always telling lies.
Chance Billmeyer
September 22, 2008
It was wonderful meeting you all at the Walk for Peace. Thank you for the circle of the deep presence abiding and for the wonderful stories. Continued peace and blessing from a Dharma brother.
Miguel Angel Garnica Rivera
September 8, 2008
Sorry, I just have a questión, for Laura Arzave.
¿Is your Mom Isabel Arzave?
I hope you can help with this.
Thank you.
Beatrice
September 3, 2008
Really appreciated Jeff coming to City college yesterday. Great class, I have many more questions.
Bobbo
May 9, 2008
In recovery for over 19 yrs and have been looking for a meditation group with recovering brothers and sisters. I knew nothing about "Dharma Bums/Punks" until Noah's book fell off of the book store shelf into my hands. I look foreward to meeting you guys.
Namasta-Bobbo
Stephen T. Jones
May 7, 2008
Good day...I am looking to come together with people from all walks of life to make a difference in the world. Peace & Abundance, Steve Jones
Craig Bledsoe
May 1, 2008
I am 1 1/2 years in recovery and looking to bring meditation to others in recovery who might desire it. Please call me if you have the time. I'd love to connect with you folks ASAP. I love you, too. Really! Sincerely, Craig Bledsoe
Dharmachari Bahiya
March 29, 2008
Best wishes from your British namesakes, what an inspiration you are! We will watch your progress with great interest. Our activities are insignificant compared to yours but you can learn a little about us by visiting our blog at http://dharmabumschapter.blogspot.com
Best wishes, The Dharma Bums (UK)
JD Mumma
March 11, 2008
Congratulations Jeff! Way to center and simultanioulsy grow! Donna P. let me know you are Up to. Much success and expansion in you life in-riching project(s). Namaste
Stevon Love
March 9, 2008
Thank you for contacting me and letting me know about Dharma Bums Center - I had no idea that you guys were there. Hope to see you all soon
Billy
March 3, 2008
Thanks for teaching meditation to our high school! My parents said they will be members of the Red Lotus Society. Meditation made me feel so peaceful. Billy
Lena Johnson
February 25, 2008
Hi Jeff and rest of Dharma Bums. Congrats on all the hard work you guys are doing at your new space at Ideal Hotel. It's really shaping up beautifully!
Concerned Dharma Bum
February 17, 2008
I love the new site and the blue color. You have such a good eye Jeff! Don't change a thing.
michael
January 27, 2008
Just perused your website. What a fabulous project you've endeavored and completed! I wish you much joy and normality on your path.
steve bickel
January 5, 2008
nice work
steven
January 3, 2008
i have yet to attend any event or class at the DBC, but i always look forward to speaking to you guys when you come by It's A Grind to pick up the food donations...have a great year guys!
Stace
December 30, 2007
Much love to everyone associated with this wonderful place, especially Walter who curled up and kept my lap warm during most of meditation the other night
Jack French
December 21, 2007
Thank You
Adin
December 1, 2007
Jeff,
Wonderful to see your vision has become reality. It's been a while since Taiwan, eh? Hope to see you one day soon - possibly in spring.
marion and sadashiva
November 29, 2007
hola DBC from indiana!!
Hawk Nash II
November 24, 2007
group dec. 31, 07 .Please e-mail me w/ instructions . Thank You Hawk phone #941.268.6574My 16 y.o. son Alex Nash turned me on to you guys, he lives in Dallas, Tx. I just moved to Pacific Beach, ca. from Florida. I would really Like to attend Noahs
Jeff
November 16, 2007
MIHO - please email me at peace@thedharmabums.org and let me know when you will be arriving...i look forward to meeting you...or call me at 858.922.8811...or come to dbc, we are there always...namaste! jeff
miho suzuki
November 15, 2007
dear sir,
i'm now staying in sedona and had a chance to join some practices at KPC of sedona. i'm going to come back to san-diego this weekend and stay there until the end of this year. i'm looking for somewhere i can practice or do any volanteer activities there while my stay in us. i hope to get a contact with you and take a paticipation in your activitiew if possible.
regards,
miho suzuki
Terrie Best
November 6, 2007
Peace!
Laura Arzave
October 15, 2007
The energy in the center is peaceful. Thanks for sharing space with the world.
John Diaz
October 8, 2007
Soooooo Happy Happy for this site! Namaste'
Michael Leyva
September 5, 2007
Check out our music we are
The DharmaBums.
Get in touch with us if you like it.
www.yahoo.com/thedarmabums
atia luz de plachett
August 10, 2007
Awesome!!!
A friend from Brazil sent this link for me and i couldn't believe when i saw the San Diego address.
Hope i can be there as soon as can. I live in Rancho Penasquitos.
Thank you for be here.
Great job.
Kathleen O'Farrell
August 10, 2007
Yeah I hope to see some time this week, I'm in Oceanside so I'm taking trips :D
Don Caid
July 15, 2007
This is just what I've been looking for.. Thanks..
wally
July 12, 2007
good site? no very good site? no Excellent site? YES
jeff
June 14, 2007
i have a ton and as soon as i find the cord to download from my camera, they are all yours buddy! jz
billy
June 13, 2007
jeff! whats up with those photos you took when noah was here last?
lets see em.
DBC
June 7, 2007
the TROLLEY is an EXCELLENT option, especially if there is a padres game...trolley is also cheaper than paying for parking and very easy to ride!!!
billy
June 6, 2007
PARKING? im partial to riding the shame train (trolley). get off at the convention center stop. DBC is a block and half away.
DBC
June 5, 2007
parking - come early is best, stay on market and go towards front/state/union street is next best and walk a few blocks...always welcome to come as early as you wish...7p class, come at 5.30 or 6 and read/have some tea is great! peace...dbc
Kent D. Moser
June 5, 2007
Do you have any parking area ,if not where do you recommend.
JP
June 3, 2007
wow! what a beautiful website. truly highlights, emphasizes, and says just-right what a magical place has been created at DBC in SD. ... wonder when i'll get to see it...
Davina
June 2, 2007
The new site is beautiful-I love the photos and the schedule is very comprehensive. I look forward to seeing you again soon!
billy
May 31, 2007
the new site looks fucking great!
charlie & ninh
May 31, 2007
...more than magic...this is real...
...nice
Brad Ruland
May 29, 2007
....this is the place....
derek
May 28, 2007
let it be bright, always
- d
Alex
May 27, 2007
Sweet! Great job
Herby
May 27, 2007
Love the new look, will see you soon.
Shanti, Herby
fo xin
May 25, 2007
the wheels on the bus go round and round...