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100 Days Chanting Meditation – Part 1
A few days ago Sensei Kanjin Cederman offered this challenge to us and our practice for the last remaining 100 days of the year. I would like to offer as a companion to this an accompanying meditation to engage in as we make our way out of 2018 and into 2019. If you’ve read my…

Paris Dharma Talk by Kansho (Ryusho) Jeffus Shonin – December 8, 2018
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Habitual Living – April 20, 2012 Meditation
Habitual Living Everyday we wake up to a brand new day. It can be somewhat misleading because there will be much about the day that will look and feel like many previous days. The truth is that probably much of the day will be gone through on autopilot. Habits are very efficient when it comes…
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…