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Mosquitos – May 10, 2012 Meditation
Mosquitos It’s that time of year again; actually, because of the mild winter it has been that time of year all year. Those little bloodsuckers are out in force. I was down in Florida a few months ago and the mosquitoes there don’t seem to bother me when they bite, unlike the variety we have…
Sunday Questions and Answers in English and French – Video – May 24, 2020
Today we devoted our after service time to open question and answer as well discussion. Some of the questions arose from my Dhamra talks for the past two weeks. Subscribe to my blog post newsletter
Space Inside – Podcast – February 20, 2019
Space Inside Sangha building within yourself If you enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation to help spread the Dharma. You may do so by clicking on the PayPal button on either the temple webpage www.myoshoji.org, or on my blog www.ryusho.org/blog. Thank you for your support. Subscribe to my blog post newsletter [amazon_link asins=’1979530815,B00HTOFM44,1975689763,147834198X,0692257470,1979814023,1511592907,1726325520,1508534780,1492886041′…
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…