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Primary Cause – Nyoze In – August 8, 2018
This morning, Tuesday, 7 August 2018, I was walking my dog shortly after sunrise and besides enjoying the unscripted walk, the sunny sky, I was thinking about this Aspect of Primary Cause. I had been trying to come up with some examples to help illustrate the concept of a primary cause versus any other cause…
35 Day Practice Day 34
35 Day Practice Day 34 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 330 from beginning of Chapter “Thereupon the Buddha said…(continue to p. 332)…practice the Way under that Buddha!” R p. 387 from beginning of Chapter “ At that time the Buddha…(continue to p. 389)…pursue the Way under the Buddha.” Two Sons – Pure Treasury and Pure…
Unexpected – August 4, 2012 Meditation
Unexpected Even though we live with an expectation that certain things will happen in certain ways, the reality is that there is a real possibility that something unexpected may happen. Actually the unexpected happens probably more frequently that we are aware, it is just that over time we have become better able at managing the…
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…