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35 Day Practice Day 21
35 Day Practice Day 21 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 190 “Good men! Think this over clearly!…(continue to end of chapter)” R p. 243 “All my good sons….(continue to the end of the chapter)” Nine Difficult and Six Easy Things After you finish reading today’s selection divide your time between chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo…
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…