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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…
Decisions and Activities – Nyo Ze Sa – July 26, 2018
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Life is rife with decisions to be made. I’m currently reading through the many books written by Terry Pratchett, quite enjoyable and very much a poke in the eye of life, society, government, and human relations. An interesting belief found commonly among the wizards of the Unseen University and witches as well…
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…