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35 Day Practice Day 27
35 Day Practice Day 27 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 254 “Ajita! Anyone who hears that my life is so long…(continue to end paragraph)” M p. 259 “Anyone who reads, recites, or keeps this sutra…(continue to end of paragraph)” M p. 263 “Ajita! Suppose a bhiksu…(continue to end of paragraph)” M p. 282 “Furthermore, Constant-Endeavor!…(continue…
Specific Versus General Predictions of Enlightenment – Dharma Talk Video – October 20, 2019
Today the Dharma talk is on the subject of specific versus general predictions of enlightenment in the Lotus Sutra and how that applies to our society and our interactions in society. From the Lotus Sutra: “Thereupon the World-Honored One said to Gautami (a woman): ‘Why do you look at me so anxiously? You do not…
Stick To It – August 18, 2012 Meditation
Stick To It “Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.” (Josh Billings pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw 1818 – 1885) Sometimes I think the most useful thing I can do as a priest, as a teacher, is to merely encourage a person…
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…