Buddhism Ananda and the Untouchable Woman Parables Dec 4, 2022 What is it we are escaping from when we get bored? Martin explores the deeper processes that are taking place that can show us the way to awakening. Dhammapada Verse 19 Verses from the Dhammapada Sep 11, 2022 How can knowledge become an obstacle to awakening? Dhammapada Verse 280 Verses from the Dhammapada Aug 7, 2022 When Zen practice becomes ‘lazy’ it doesn’t mean we need to make an effort to be more productive. How does laziness appear in the training and how can we use it as means for transformation. 'Secrets' of the Way What is the Way? Jun 4, 2021 Many 'secret' teachings are widely available to the public. If the secret is out, then what is it that remains a mystery? Faith in the Way What is the Way? May 4, 2021 By practicing we develop faith in the path, but to earn that faith we must actually practice. When the Way Becomes Clearer What is the Way? Apr 7, 2021 Sometimes the human heart can lead us on a merry goose chase. Often, it's reasons and motivations are hidden from us. Though we don’t realise it, over a period of time, it reminds us of why it is that we do what we do. The Prison of my Opinions What is the way? Mar 24, 2021 We often ask 'what is the way' when facing difficult circumstances. Yet this 'way' can present itself to us, as long as we remain open to the situation. The 'Way' of Living What is the way? Mar 19, 2021 A Samurai seeking the way get’s more than he bargains for when he approaches a Zen Master for advice. What is the Way and what isn't. What is the Way? Mar 5, 2021 ‘The Way’ (implying a journey) features heavily in Buddhism and goes right back to the Buddha’s own parable of the raft – a famous parable found in the Pali Canon. Series What is the Way? Mar 5, 2021 We often talk of the Buddha’s Way, but the word ‘Mahayana’ (the northern Buddhist tradition) means ‘the Great Way’. Series Stories from the Life of Master Daiyu Myokyo (Myokyo-ni) A collection of teaching stories from the life of a contemporary... Sep 19, 2020 Daiyu Myokyo Zenji (1921-2007) was born in Austria, moved to the U.K. and then trained in Daitokuji monastery in Kyoto from 1960-72. She received inka from Kannun Sojun Roshi, returned to the U.K. and spent the rest of her life teaching the Zen Way. She often used anecdotes from her own life to illustrate her... Everything Teaches Zen Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo (Myokyo-ni) Sep 19, 2020 Myokyo-ni said that she had several 'Zen' teachers in her life before her formal training began in Japan. If we are open-minded then the world itself can point the way. Series Dharma Assortments A collection of articles on Dharma, Zen practice, people and other items... Aug 31, 2020 A Torrent from the Mountain Peak Remembering Daiyu Myokyo Zenji Aug 31, 2020 A collection of stories told by Ven. Myokyo-ni from her own life which she used to illustrate various teaching points. This article was originally published in Zen Traces, the journal of the London Zen Group in 2007, shortly after her death. The Importance of the Lineage in Zen Training Jul 16, 2020 Dr Alan Sidi recounts a moving episode during his trip to Japan when he had insight into the power of the lineage and into the significance of that for each of us as we play a mediating role in the transmission of the Dharma. BODHIDHARMA: Reverence - The Way to the One Heart Jul 2, 2020 Oneness' requires the heart to be empty of 'I', this is why reverence is such an important spiritual sentiment. This article explains how it also acts as a gateway to the heart-wisdom of the Zen masters. Topics BUDDHA CH'AN DHARMA ASSORTMENTS DHARMA TALKS FUNDAMENTALS MAHAYANA SCRIPTURES STORIES RETOLD THE WAY OF DEVOTION ZEN NEW! Dharma Centre We have just launched our online Dharma Centre. All are welcome... Join our Community! Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more