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35 Day Practice Day 27
35 Day Practice Day 27 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 254 “Ajita! Anyone who hears that my life is so long…(continue to end paragraph)” M p. 259 “Anyone who reads, recites, or keeps this sutra…(continue to end of paragraph)” M p. 263 “Ajita! Suppose a bhiksu…(continue to end of paragraph)” M p. 282 “Furthermore, Constant-Endeavor!…(continue…
Name of Buddha – Part 5 – January 28, 2019
Now we have two ways of reading the Lotus Sutra, and additional way of entering into the Lotus Sutra. The two ways of reading are comprehension of individual words leading to a literal understating of the Lotus Sutra. We have a doctrinal reading which describes and understands the teachings and concepts of the Lotus Sutra. …
Mirrors – May 8, 2012 Meditation
Mirrors I was driving home from my trip driving through the New England states and I heard a song on the radio which really impressed me. The title of the song is No Mirrors In My Nana’s House by Ysaye Maria Barnwell. The song is about a young girl growing up in her grandmother’s house…
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…