Ben Connelly on Huayan Buddhism

Ben Connelly visits the Bozeman Zen Group to illustrate the teachings of Huayan Buddhism with stories and lessons from his recent involvement with an array of nonviolent community responses to the violence ICE brought to his hometown Minneapolis over the last few months.

Huayan Buddhism arose in the sixth century in China rooted in the Mahayana Flower Garland (Huayan) Sutra. Huayan is relational, practical, and positive. Its emphasis on interdependence, celebration of the sensual world, and diversity of people and practices has much to offer during this era when many folks see ever-deepening divisions.

Freely offered. Please support Ben with dana if you are moved and able.