Buddhism Two Temple Boys Meet at a Crossroads Stories from the Tradition Jun 11, 2023 Two temple boys try to outmatch each other’s skill in Zen. Nothing Further to Seek Mar 26, 2023 Sentient beings are already endowed with the Buddha nature, so why aren’t we all Buddhas? Series The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Stories Retold Jul 2, 2022 The Zen Gateway re-tells this dream like sutra for the modern reader. The Boy and the Bell Zen Training Stories Oct 17, 2021 A young boy is praised for breaking the Temple rules. Losing Illusions: The Teachings of Rinzai Gigen Sep 10, 2021 “If you meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha”. The writings of the Zen masters are full of stories and phrases like this. So what are we to make of such statements when so much praise and reverence is devoted to the Buddha? Michael O'Neil investigates. An Audience with the Chinese Emperor The Story of Bodhidharma Aug 20, 2021 The legendary founder of Zen Buddhism challenges the Emperor of China himself in this enlightening exchange. Series The Story of Bodhidharma Jul 30, 2021 Bodhidharma is the legendary founder of the Zen/Chan Buddhist school, who came from India to China to teach the Buddhist way. Bodhidharma The Story of Bodhidharma Jul 30, 2021 Bodhidharma was the quasi-mythical figure who founded the Zen school in 5th Century China. Flag Waving: Reflections on two monks discussing a fluttering flag. A Dharma Essay Jan 28, 2021 Clear seeing arises in the absence of partiality, however this is not something that 'I' can do as 'self' is dependent upon partial seeing in the first place. This impacts on any notion that 'I' can solve the problems that 'I' make. The Story of Eno Daikan 3: The True Face of Elder Myo Jan 13, 2021 In this final part of Eno Daikan's story, having received the Buddha's robe and bowl, he flees the monastery only to be pursued and caught by the Elder Myo. It is at this point Eno delivers his famous Koan. The Story of Eno Daikan 2: The Heart has no stand Dec 23, 2020 The delusion of 'I', takes its stand by splitting the world into opposites. 'Me' or 'you', 'mind' or 'body', 'inside' or 'outside', 'relative truth' or 'absolute truth'. And perhaps most relevant, 'my opinion' or... Just Look At The Place Where Your Own Feet Stand! Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo Nov 10, 2020 Underneath our distractions is a desire to avoid an unpleasant truth, underneath that desire is fear! Plus: "The Heart rolls with the 10,000 things, this rolling is truly mysterious!" The Liberation of Having No Options Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo Oct 27, 2020 More choice is often peddled as always being better, more freeing, however it brings with it attachment and paralysis, even despair. Not having an option can be liberating and ceases to split desire pitting one against the other. Series Stories of the Zen Masters Oct 6, 2020 The Zen masters embody Zen practice. Their stories show the Wisdom-of-the-Heart in practice as well as the struggles to attain Enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. The Story of Eno Daikan (Huineng) Part I - Introduction Oct 6, 2020 Eno Daikan is seen as next in importance after the traditional founder of Zen, Bodhidharma. He is closely connected with The Diamond Sutra and the teaching of prajñaparamita. His collected sermons form The Platform Sutra a rare accolade for teachings that do not represent the direct teachings of the Buddha. "Something Will Have to Give Way" Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo Oct 3, 2020 Myokyo-ni always said that a spiritual training that did not involve the emotional household would effect no lasting transformation. We continue our series of life-stories that illustrate this point 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. 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. Book Extract: Original Nature Zen Comments on the Sixth Patriarch's Platform Sutra, tr. Sokei-an Aug 13, 2020 From the chapter on Prajnaparamita, living in accord with original nature is the teaching of the Sixth Patriarch, Enō Daikan. The Two Entrances A sermon by Bodhidharma plus commentary Jul 30, 2020 The First Patriarch of Zen, Bodhidharma, lays out the two principles for practice in this sermon originally found in the caves of Dunhuang Audio Course: Learning to Chant Jul 19, 2020 This is an online course designed to allow participants to learn to chant the Heart of Great Wisdom Sutra and the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows 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
