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35 Day Practice Day 12
35 Day Practice Day 12 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 144 “I will tell you a parable….(continue to p. 145)….I divide the One Vehicle of the Buddha into three only expediently.” R p. 198 “Suppose there was a bad road…..(continue to p. 199)….made distinctions within it, and spoken of the three.” Parable of A Magic…
All the Differences Are Equality – Part I of II – May 23, 2012 Meditation
The following was written based upon Psalm 104:24-34, 35b. I was given the opportunity to prepare a ‘sermon’ based upon those passages from the Bible. This is my submission. Psalm 104:24-34, 35b O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is…
Who’s Your Superior Practices – August 27, 2012 Meditation
Who’s Your Superior Practices Anniversary of Matsubagayatsu Persecution – 1260 On August 27, 1260 while Nichiren was living in Kamakura he suffered at the hands of an angry mob of Pure Land believers, which had been incited to attack Nichiren. Prior to their arrival at his residence in Matsubagayatsu he was alerted to their approach…
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…