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Paris Dharma Talk by Kanjin Shonin – December 8, 2018
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Follow up on question from 05-26-2020 (English and French) – Video – May 31, 2020
Today I begin to talk more about another aspect of the answer to a question from May 26, 2020 regarding whether familial attachment to children is or is not an impediment to enlightenment. This is a rather complex discussion and in this video I tried to lay some ground work to build upon for next…
Contemplando la enfermedad – Libro nuevo – Parte I – 20 de agosto del 2018
(Contemplar la Enfermedad será el título de trabajo que usaré para las publicaciones relacionadas con mi próximo libro que trata de la enfermedad, nuestra práctica budista y el Sutra del Loto). Durante la mayor parte de mi vida, de una u otra manera me ocupé del cuidado de personas que padecen diversas enfermedades. Primero, como…
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…