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Deciding On A Goal – May 18, 2012 Meditation
Deciding On A Goal Until you decided upon a goal or a course of action it is simply a dream. It may be elaborate, it may seem nice, and it may feel good, but it is simply wishful thinking. Once you make a commitment, once you decide upon the course of action, then all things…
Building a Sangha Lecture Given in Raleigh, NC – Podcast – May 7, 2019
Building a Sangha Lecture Given in Raleigh, NC Recording of a lecture on building a Sangha I gave in Raleigh, NC. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation to help spread the Dharma. You may do so by clicking on the PayPal button on either the temple webpage www.myoshoji.org, or on my…
Kindness; Spiritual Progress – September 6, 2012
Kindness; Spiritual Progress Yes, kindness counts. Yes, you should be kind to your neighbors, your co-workers, everybody, even and especially yourself. When a good friend comes over to spend time with you do you treat them kindly or harshly? I hope you answered kindly. It would be nice, ideal in fact, if we treated everyone…
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…