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Water – June 15, 2012 Meditation
Water Suijin, Water Deity Day Water covers the largest amount of surface on the planet earth. It seems to us to be very plentiful, yet in many parts of the world and in the USA there are droughts. I once saw an image that depicted the amount of water on the planet in relation to…
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…