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Balance Part II – Nyo Ze Hon Matsu Ku Kyo To – July 26, 2018
The phrase nyoze honmatsu ku kyo to translates to their equality as such despite these differences. In other words, all of our being, the physical and the non-physical aspects, all are affected by one another. When one area of our self is out of whack then so too will be the other aspects. While we…
FINAL POST – Contemplating Disease – Cessation – Part 13o – January 29, 2019
Number eight in Cessation is Graded Stages of Attainment and here is another one which Chih-I specifically mentions being in bed or at your pillow. He urges the patient suffering from disease and illness to contemplate on your dis-ease, and your illness. By doing this gradually the true principle of the cause and result of…
Grateful Eating – May 16, 2012 Meditation
Grateful Eating The other day at the temple we were talking about food and healthy alternatives for the foods we love but aren’t necessarily good for us. I have a section on the temple web page for some recipes that have been enjoyed by folks here at the temple, some are reasonably healthy others maybe…
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…