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Contemplando la enfermedad – Parte 8a – Ideación religiosa – 17 de septiembre de 2018
La fe puede ser una cosa maravillosa y también puede ser peligrosa. Escribiré más sobre el poder de la fe con respecto al manejo de la enfermedad. Por ahora, me gustaría detenerme brevemente aquí y hablar de ideación religiosa dañina, un término que se usa frecuentemente entre los capellanes cuando trabajan con pacientes y familias…
In Our Lives What Truth Do We Reveal – Part II of II – June 23, 2012 Meditation
In Our Lives What Truth Do We Reveal? The following was written based upon Mark 6:2-5. I was given the opportunity to prepare a ‘sermon’ based upon those passages from the Bible. I continue to engage in this because I think there are many truths similarly to be found in both Christianity and Buddhism. This…
Planning Waiting – May 12, 2012 Meditation
Planning Waiting Nichiren Enters Seicho-ji to begin his education 1233 On this day in 1233 the boy, Zenichi-maro, enters Siecho-ji a temple near his home fishing village. Zenichimaro is only 11 years old and is sent to the temple to begin his schooling, as was customary for young boys. Upon entering the temple he is…
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…