We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Li, PhD back to the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County on Monday, May 4th for an evening of meditation, Dharma teaching, and community discussion.
Event Program
- Guided meditation
- Dharma talk: “Chan Practice for Uncertain Times” with Short Break
- Open discussion and Q&A (if we have time)
This program is free and open to the public. Donations (dāna) are appreciated to support our visiting teachers program.
About the Dharma Talk
Rebecca’s talk explores how Chan practice—and especially the method of silent illumination—can help us meet uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and resilience. Her teaching draws on themes from her book Allow Joy into Our Hearts: Chan Practice in Uncertain Times, offering practical guidance for unlearning the habits that keep us caught in suffering.
About Rebecca Li, PhD
Rebecca Li is a respected Chan Buddhist teacher in the lineage of Master Sheng Yen and the founder of the Chan Dharma Community. She began practicing in 1995 and took refuge with Master Sheng Yen that same year. By 1999 she was serving as his translator and soon entered formal teacher training, leading Dharma classes by 2002.
Her training also includes extensive study with Drs. John Crook and Simon Child, both Dharma heirs of Master Sheng Yen. Following the passing of Master Sheng Yen (2009) and John Crook (2011), she continued her training with Simon Child, her current teacher. Rebecca has co-led intensive Chan retreats and collaborated with teachers of the Western Chan Fellowship in the U.K.
We Invite You to Join Us
Please join us on May 4th to practice together, deepen your understanding of Chan, and support the sangha’s ongoing efforts to bring authentic Dharma teachers to our community.
Learn more about Rebecca Li at: rebeccali.org
