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Joy – End Meditation Chapter II and Begin Meditation Chapter III – Friday 15, November, 2019
The transition from Chapter II to Chapter III in the Lotus Sutra is a precious gift in that one chapter ends with a theme and the next chapter conveniently picks up that theme. It doesn’t always present us with those smooth transitional moments. I wonder though if others give it much thought. It’s hard to…
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…