The Eightfold Path - Fall Practice Period 2026
Right Intention
Dharma Talk by Shen Yi Nich Von
Saturday, October 17th
9:00 am - 11:00 am ET (New York)
Online
The Eightfold Path continues with Right Intentions, the orientation of our heart-mind. The traditional formulation is “Intention of renunciation, intention of non-ill will, intention of harmlessness: this is called right intention.” - Saṁyutta Nikāya -. 45.8 - Bhikkhu Bodhi. Shen Yi Nich Von offers a teaching about intentions.
"Greed is addressed by the intention of renunciation, hatred by the intention of non-ill will, and delusion by becoming sensitive to when we are causing harm to ourselves and others. ”
- Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei
The Fall Practice Period is open to anyone.
There is no fee for this event. A donation is requested.
About Shen Yi Nich Von
Shen Yi is a trained Mondo Zen Facilitator. He studied at Hollow Bones Zen, becoming ordained as a priest in 2023 at Dai Bosatsu. His approach brings together traditional ceremony with Zen practice. As a musician, he continues to bring accessible teachings with his voice and guitar. He keeps a low profile as the leader of his sangha, Camino de Rose, in Tahachipi, CA. His sacred music continues to bring clarity and joy to the lives of others. To learn more about Shen Yi, visit https://www.nichvon.com/
You can read our interview with Shen Yi in the
Schedule
All times in Eastern Time (ET)
8:55 am Zoomdo opens
9:00 am Welcome and introduction
9:05 am Dharma talk – Right View - Emyo Darlene Tataryn
9:35 am Question and response
9:55 am Break
10:00 am Morning Service
10:25 am Zazen
10:55 am Closing check-in
