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NVC Dharma Talk – Requests Part 2 – December 2, 1018
Today was our second venture into the fourth part of the four part formula of Nonviolent Communication, NVC, Requests. This is hard work as you can witness from the comments and struggles of our Sangha today. Perhaps you too will take advantage of the moments of silence and seriously engage in your own reflections and…
Ritual and Music – August 17, 2012 Meditation
The following post was contributed by Brian McGuire a member practicing in Connecticut. Ritual and Music In life, we use rituals and music to achieve well-being and experience meaning. For example, rituals we are taught from childhood include washing our hands, covering our mouth when we sneeze, brushing our teeth, and bathing. A parent will…
Lecture Parable of the Rich Man and His Son from the Lotus Sutra – Podcast – May 7, 2019
Lecture Parable of the Rich Man and His Son from the Lotus Sutra Recording of a lecture I gave on the parable found in the Lotus Sutra on the Rich Man and His Son. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation to help spread the Dharma. You may do so by clicking…
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…