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Lotus Circle Community

Lotus Circle Community

Session Three

Intergral Theory and Zen

Four Quadrants and Developmental Lines

Our third session of the monthly Lotus Circle will take up Ken Wilbur’s AQAL map as it applies to Zen. With the help of Integral Spirituality by Wilbur - Ekai Roshi will lead this 3 hour offering devoted to deepening our ability to recognize the subtleties of developmental approaches to Buddhist practice.

The Lotus Circle Community is a global circle of committed practitioners within Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. It is open to those who are committed to study and who wish to continue walking the Bodhisattva path in everyday life, supported by a community of shared vow.

Key Areas of development 

  • The four Quadrants

  • Looking AT versus Looking AS

  • Spiral dynamics

  • Stages model

  • Three objects of attention

  • Four phases of learning



About Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi

Ekai continues to evolve his practice to incorporate a variety of Buddhist wisdom in his teachings. His commitment to compassionate action keeps offering endless opportunity for learning and growth.


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