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Faith As A Bargain – August 15, 2012 Meditation
Faith As A Bargain The bargain goes something like this; if I am good, if I obey all the rules, I do everything required of me, then life will be good and I’ll be treated fairly. For some that is the definition of faith, a faith based upon a wish for security. A faith founded…
Harvest Versus Sowing – Podcast – February 10, 2019
Harvest Versus Sowing Which direction does our practice face. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation to help spread the Dharma. You may do so by clicking on the PayPal button on either the temple webpage www.myoshoji.org, or on my blog. Thank you for your support. Subscribe to my blog post newsletter…
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…