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Name of Buddha – Part 7 – February 11, 2019
I’ve mentioned in this writing that I wanted to discuss a mystical approach to being in and with the Lotus Sutra. I realize that this may seem controversial to some people, and I am comfortable with their controversy. I firmly believe that our practice, religious and spiritual is an individual experience and no one can,…
Be Where Your Butt Is – April 21, 2012 Meditation
Be Where Your Butt Is How many places can you be or are you being at any one moment? When you’re sitting at work is you mind split between here and there? When you are at home relaxing for the evening, is your mind someplace else, perhaps even back at work? Perhaps you are having…
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…