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Who’s Your Superior Practices – August 27, 2012 Meditation
Who’s Your Superior Practices Anniversary of Matsubagayatsu Persecution – 1260 On August 27, 1260 while Nichiren was living in Kamakura he suffered at the hands of an angry mob of Pure Land believers, which had been incited to attack Nichiren. Prior to their arrival at his residence in Matsubagayatsu he was alerted to their approach…
Contemplando la Enfermedad – Parte 6c – Bodhisattva Rey Medicina – 15 de septiembre del 2018
“Podré obtener el cuerpo dorado del Buda porque renuncié a mis brazos”. Pienso en los muchos Budas de cuerpo dorado que presencié a lo largo de los años y que a través de su pasión no solo abandonaron sus brazos, sus piernas, sus mentes , sus vidas haciendo los actos compasivos de cuidar a los…
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…