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Five Implements of Skillful Means Taught by Chih-i – Podcast – May 7, 2019
Five Implements of Skillful Means Taught by Chih-i The process of attaining enlightenment. Five Skillful Means for attaining enlightenment as taught by Chih-i. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation to help spread the Dharma. You may do so by clicking on the PayPal button on either the temple webpage www.myoshoji.org,…
No Escape – October 2, 2012 Meditation
No Escape HAVE you ever had a dog mix it up with a skunk? Well, the thing is when a dog and a skunk mix it up the dog probably comes out worse off. No matter what the poor thing does it can’t escape the smell and if it brings into the house you can’t…
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…