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Scroll Airing – Temple Treasures – November 3, 2019
Today at the temple I shared with our online viewers some of the many treasures of the temple. Among our treasures are many examples of Shakyo, sutra passages copied that were then donated to the temple for storage and prayers. The sutra passages range from Chapter II, III, XVI, and XXI. Also there are many…
Relationship To Lotus Sutra – August 25, 2012 Meditation
Relationship To Lotus Sutra Studying the Lotus Sutra we learn of many predictions of future enlightenment for various individuals and groups of people who are present with the Buddha as he reveals the Lotus Sutra. The Buddha is approached numerous times by folks seeking their own predictions of future enlightenment.
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…