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Temporary Nature of Ichinen Sanzen – Podcast – May 6, 2019
Temporary Nature of Ichinen Sanzen Day by day we accumulate small changes which then become big changes. 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…
Water – June 15, 2012 Meditation
Water Suijin, Water Deity Day Water covers the largest amount of surface on the planet earth. It seems to us to be very plentiful, yet in many parts of the world and in the USA there are droughts. I once saw an image that depicted the amount of water on the planet in relation to…
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…