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Going Slowly – Dharma Talk Video – September 8, 2019
How many times do we become irritated when someone isn’t going as fast as we think they should, or who isn’t performing according to our standards? Are we like these drivers in our fictitious story? Do we take the time to consider there might be extenuating circumstances why someone is not doing things in a…
Listening – February 3, 2013 Meditation
Listening Setsubun – Lunar New Year Today we get a second chance to begin the year in a new way. How are things going with your New Year resolutions? Have you stuck with things as you hoped to do or have you forgotten some of your intentions for the New Year? Well today you get…
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…