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Name of Buddha – Part 4 – January 28, 2019
The assembled words written in the Lotus Sutra are in the thousands and they each have a meaning Independent of the Lotus Sutra. Additionally when they are assembled in the Lotus Sutra the now exist in relationship to other word and concepts. So the Lotus Sutra communicates to us in a variety of ways. …
Contemplating Disease – Part 3a – Balance, Harmony, and Whack – August 23, 2018
To have physical form is to have disease. Why you might ask? Beside an obvious answer that a physical body is subject to decay and change another response is because of the natural imbalance of physical life forms. Our bodies are comprised of the four elements of earth, water, air, and fire. That may sound…
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…