Daily Life Practice
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Sep 7, 2023
Martin Goodson

Rest the Heart

Gateway Talks

How can we meditate regardless of whether conditions are pleasant or unpleasant?

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Further reading
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Transcending Mindfulness: 8 | Crisis, Chaos and Uncertainty

What is the role of chaos in spiritual development and what can we do to navigate it effectively?
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Why do we chant The Repentance Sutra?

Troubleshooting Zen Study & Practice
If feelings of shame and guilt reinforce the delusion of 'I', why is the Repentance Sutra seen as one of the most important daily chants in the Zen tradition?
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Gentling the Bull | Chapter 7

Book Extract
A reading from a foundational text about Zen training. We learn how the student has managed to transform their heart and so is able to perceive (and be in the presence of) a great mystery.
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Step Carefully

Gateway Talks
In this talk Martin explores the subject of the heart’s aspiration, and how it may be awakened in an encounter with the Buddha and his teachings, leading to a life affirming turn - around of the heart.