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35 Day Practice Day 15
35 Day Practice Day 15 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 171 “If after my extinction anyone rejoices…(continue to p. 173 end of first paragraph)…be able to attain Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi.” R p. 225 “Again addressing Medicine King,…(continue to p. 227 end of first paragraph)…they attain supreme awakening.” Five Practices After you finish reading this section of the…
35 Day Practice Day 4
35 Day Practice Day 4 Read Lotus Sutra: M p.48 “The Bodhisattvas who hear the Dharma…..(to end of chapter). R p.100 “When bodhisattvas hear this Dharma…..(to end of chapter). “When you have great joy you will become Buddhas!” (Lotus Sutra, Chapter II) For those who have been reading my writings for a while you know…
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…