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Contemplating Disease – Part 6b – Medicine King Bodhisattva – September 14, 2018
Returning again to Medicine King Bodhisattva chapter where the Buddha says: “Star-King-Flower! Anyone who aspires for, and, wishes to attain Anuttara-Samyak-Sambodhi, should offer a light to the stupa of the Buddha by burning a finger or a toe.” As I consider this I kept wondering about how it would be possible to burn oneself without…
Follow up on question from 05-26-2020 (English and French) – Video – May 31, 2020
Today I begin to talk more about another aspect of the answer to a question from May 26, 2020 regarding whether familial attachment to children is or is not an impediment to enlightenment. This is a rather complex discussion and in this video I tried to lay some ground work to build upon for next…
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…