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Ignorance, Is It Bliss? – August 19, 2012 Meditation
Ignorance, Is It Bliss? Some of you may know that I have been having some health problems lately, nothing too serious though, and certainly nothing that won’t be manageable. But I’m going to be honest with you, I am behaving as the typical male of our species. There is definitely a part of me that…
Friends – May 19, 2012 Meditation
Friends “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” (Henry Ford) Yesterday I wrote about goals, setting them and laying out a strategy for achieving them, even if slowly. In yesterday’s piece I mentioned having a friend help you work out how to achieve your goal. I wonder how many…
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…