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35 Day Practice Day 23
35 Day Practice Day 23 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 206 “Do not worry!…(continue to end of chapter)” R p. 257 “Please do not worry….(continue to end of chapter)” Three Powerful Enemies After you have concluded the reading today split the remainder of your practice time between chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo and the Shindoku…
Day 2 – Fugen/Universal Sage Bodhisattva Retreat – Practice – July 2, 2019
“They are truly good friends of living beings, an excellent field of blessings for the living. without having to be asked, they teach living beings. They are a place of tranquil happiness for living beings, a place of salvation, a place of protection, and a place of great reliance. For the sake of living beings…
Five Implements of Skillful Means for Entry to the Dharma
Zeal, Vigor, Mindfulness, Discernment, Single-Mindedness These Five Implements were presented by Chih-i in his “Essentials for Practicing Calming and Insight and Dhyana Meditation” Zeal – First a person much possess the desire, the willingness to change something. Without this aspiring to change there is no initial cause for implementation. Vigor – Next a person must approach the task with effort, and a willingness to accomplish the task without letting up. Not being afraid to challenge…