Archived Posts
“Investing Energy in Face-to-Face Solidarity” – December 3, 2016
I hesitate to post this, so much has been said, written, and transmitted regarding events past and pending in the US especially after the election of our next president. Noteworthy is virtually everyone has an opinion yet when tallied next to votes cast there is a surplus of opinions compared to total votes. I did…
Part II – Disease Two Meanings – August 22, 2018
Disease is a fact of existence. Chih-I considered disease to be of two types. One is real and the other is tentative. We must not be misled by the use of tentative however as being something that only is of short duration or that will simply go a way. Another way of considering tentative is…
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…