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35 Day Practice Day 9
35 Day Practice Day 9 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 105 from beginning of Chapter V to p. 106 end of first full paragraph R p. 159 from beginning of Chapter V to p. 160 end of third full paragraph Simile of Herbs This is one of several short similes and parables found in the…
Instant Versus Gradual – August 24, 2012 Meditation
Instant Versus Gradual “Great Saint, turn the wheel of the Dharma and reveal the reality of all things! Save the suffering beings and cause them to have great joy!” (Lotus Sutra, Chapter VII) The parable of the Magic City presents us with a story of a group of individuals who wish to go to a…
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…