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Thus Have I Heard- Dharma Talk – Podcast – June 2, 2019
Thus Have I Heard – Dharma Talk This is the audio recording of the Dharma talk I gave to temple members on the morning of June 2, 2019 on “Thus have I heard” which is the opening phrase of the Lotus Sutra. The material come from the book Important Matters. If you enjoyed this podcast…
Contemplating Disease – Cessation – Part 13i – January 20, 2019
Chih-I talks quite a lot about compassion and how important it is to cultivate when one has dis-ease, disease, and illness. As I have been studying this text I am struck by the direction he suggests compassion needs to flow. Usually when compassion is mentioned, at lease in the medical settings I’ve been in…
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…