Happenings around Myosho-ji, Wonderful Voice Buddhist Temple
Yesterday Patrick McGoohan passed away. I can’t say I was a big fan of Mr. McGoohan, but I was captivated by the character he played in the series “The Prisoner”, Number Six. I can’t say specifically why that show caused such a lasting memory, but it did. Perhaps because when I was growing up in the 60’s it was the only TV show that I really enjoyed watching. For many of my years growing up…
Last night, was the first class on Lotus Sutra Chapter 2 – Expedients. Every month I am giving these classes twice in one week. The same material is being covered on both nights, the intent being that if someone is unable to attend on one evening then there will be another opportunity for them to catch the material. When ever I talk about the Lotus Sutra I continually remind people of the relationship that exists…
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…
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