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Dharanis – Lecture Recording
I have posted a lecture that I gave and recorded on January 8, 2012. This was a private lecture given at the request of a very special woman who felt a strong connection to the Dharanis. The link for this is Dharanis
Contemplando la enfermedad – Parte 5b – Consolar a los enfermos – 2 de septiembre del 2018
No solo los familiares y amigos no saben cómo interactuar con el paciente. He presenciado a muchos médicos que, si bien son buenos en la práctica y en la administración de medicamentos, son muy inadecuados para encontrar el equilibrio entre la honestidad y la compasión. Lo diré al observar las interacciones de muchos médicos con…
Winners And Losers – August 11, 2012 Meditation
Winners and Losers The following is a Dharma talk I gave at the Temple on January 13, 2008. Here we are again in the midst of a political campaign for President of the United States. Currently the Olympics are in their final week. While it is try that in the Olympics there are frequently stories…
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…