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35 Day Practice Day 33
35 Day Practice Day 33 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 325 from beginning of Chapter Dharanis “Thereupon Medicine-King Bodhisattva rose…(continue on same page to)…Then he uttered spells:” M p. 329 “Excellent, excellent! Your merits…(continue to end of chapter)…obtained the truth of birthlessness.” R p. 381 from beginning of Chapter Incantations “At that time Medicine King…(continue…
Legos – October 2, 2018
(From my book Lotus Path Vol. I) It could be Legos or it could be anything. How many times have you gotten some item that required some assembly and just jumped right in without reading the instructions? Children are frequently enthralled with the bright colored building blocks that snap together and can be used to…
Day 1 – Fugen/Universal Sage Bodhisattva Retreat – Practice – July 1, 2019
“Moreover, knowing well the abilities, natures, and desires of all with incantations and unobstructed eloquence, the obediently and skillfully turn the Dharma Wheel of the Buddhas. First, they have small drops of moisture fall to dampen the dust of desire, and by opening the gateway of nirvana, fanning the wind of liberation, and ridding themselves…
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…