Archived Posts
Hoben Pon Ichi Ichi Mon Mon Practice – Podcast – August 17, 2019
Hoben Pon – Ichi Ichi Mon Mon Practice This recording is of the Hoben Pon Chapter II of the Lotus Sutra. Ichi Ichi Mon Mon is a practice for learning the correct pronunciation of passages of the Sutra for recitation. This is a one on one practice with an instructor and a student. The recitation…
Contemplating Disease – Cessation – Part 13a – January 15, 2019
It is reasonable that a person may question how a practice of a religion that fundamentally does not believe in an external solution to the sufferings of life, how that religion could provide a source for support for living with illness. In other words if we don’t pray to someone or something to assist us…
What’s Normal – June 10, 2012 Meditation
What’s Normal At first when we begin practicing Buddhism it may seem awkward to engage in all the self-reflection and examination we are called to do. I am sure, if you are like me, there are even times when it may seem easier to just ignore all the effort and just be ‘normal’. But what…
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…