Archived Posts
Space Inside – Dharma Talk – August 14, 2019
Frequently I am asked about Sangha building. I have given a few Dharma talks on this subject and have mentioned this in some of my daily meditations. Sangha building is nothing more than building a community, something we engage in many ways every day. Our whole lives actually revolve around community building on many different…
Where Are Your Bars – Podcast – April 15, 2019
Where Are Your Bars How aware are you of the ways in which you are imprisoned 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 www.ryusho.org/blog. Thank you for…
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…