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Just One More Thing – April 29, 2012 Meditation
Just One More Thing We all know, or at least we are all aware that this moment is the only moment that exists. This moment is also the moment in which happiness exists as well. These are not easy concepts to embrace completely. Really, how hard is it to be in just this single moment?…
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…
Contemplating Disease – Part 10 – Your Visit – September 24, 2018
Previously I mentioned keeping a journal of your illness experience, a medical journal. In the past I’ve also advocated the benefit of keeping a gratitude journal. Journalling, however you decide to do it whether through words, drawings, collage, completely free form or a mixture has no known harmful effects and only known beneficial effects. …
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…