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Balance – July 24, 2018
Every day for as long as we live if we are lucky we engage in various activities. Eating, sleeping, personal hygiene, are a few of the basics which occupy our time and attention. Depending upon our age we these basics will be performed differently and will probably look different. If we are old such as…
35 Day Practice Day 29
35 Day Practice Day 29 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 292 first two paragraphs “Thereupon the Bodhisattva-mahasattvas…make offerings to it.” M p. 294 “The Buddhas, the World-Saviors, have…(continue to end of chapter)” M p. 297 “For many hundreds of thousands…(continue to end of paragraph)” R p. 346 first two paragraphs “At that time…radiating immeasurable light.”…
Doing it Later – Podcast – February 10, 2019
Doing It Later Once in a lifetime moments. 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 [amazon_link…
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…