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Contemplating Disease – Cessation – Part 13c – January 15, 2019
Chih-I reminds us that when the lord of the castle is determined and hard as a rock, the guards are also strong. When the lord is timid, then the guards will be busy, distracted, and possibly hasten to run away. You are the lord and the castle is your body. The guards are the two…
Nombre del Buda – Parte 1 – 27 de Enero del 2019
Estoy comenzando una nueva meditación o investigación a través de la práctica en algunas experiencias místicas más que tengo en mi práctica del Sutra del Loto. Este será un despliegue activo, ya que gran parte de esto se escribirá a medida que experimente y sea testigo del sutra en mi vida. Lo que escribo no…
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…