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Refuting Untruths Propounded by Clergy Supporting Amendment One
Truth About Claims Made In Support Of Amendment One In a video being circulated by a Pro Amendment 1 group called, Vote For Marriage NC several clergy spokes people appear to offer a rationalization and defense of their position to discriminate against same-sex couples. I watched this video and was struck by not only the…
Memorial Day – May 28, 2012 Meditation
Memorial Day Today in the United States we celebrate Memorial Day, a day we set aside to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. I am taking a break today from my writing and will share with you a Dharma talk I gave in 2009. I hope you find it meaningful.
35 Day Practice Day 16
35 Day Practice Day 16 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 175 “I have expounded many sutras….(continue to p. 176)….will approach Anuttara-samyak-sambodi” R p. 229 “Then the Buddha spoke once again…(continue to top p. 230)…will come nearer to supreme awakening.” After you have read the selection today split the remainder of your practice time between practicing…
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…