Buddhism 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. Series The Way of Devotion | Martin Goodson Aug 22, 2020 Buddhas and bodhisattvas have been the focus of devotional practices since the dawn of Buddhism. Such practices are designed to evoke love and warmth of heart which are the fruit of the Great Bodhisattva Ideal. Maitreya Aug 22, 2020 Maitreya is the Buddha who is to come prophesied by Shakyamuni Buddha to be the one who follows on from himself. He reminds us that in time all beings will attain Buddhahood! 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. Verses from the Dhammapada 82 Aug 8, 2020 The teachings of the Buddha are revealed in everyday phenomena if we are quiet enough and open enough to listen out for them. Verses from the Dhammapada 421 Aug 2, 2020 In a world that is constantly changing, as the Buddha taught, clinging attachment will lead to suffering. In this article Jenny Hall looks at how this clinging causes us to feel cut off from others. Verses from the Dhammapada 166 Aug 2, 2020 By attending to what arises in our own heart; the practitioner cultivates what she will become. Jenny Hall looks at how the past affects the present. Verses from the Dhammapada 341 Aug 1, 2020 Birth and re-birth are central features of the Wheel of Life. In this article Jenny Hall looks at this process and its implications for Zen practice. Verses from the Dhammapada 289 Aug 1, 2020 The 12th Link of the Chain of Dependent Origination is 'Death', but there is a death-in-life necessary to experience life more fully. Jenny Hall explores this theme. Verses from the Dhammapada 190/192 Aug 1, 2020 Letting-go of cherished things can be fearful for 'I', but taking refuge also means gaining support. In this verse Jenny Hall discusses the strength found in taking refuge in Buddha. Verses from the Dhammapada 328 Jul 31, 2020 The 'wise friend' is the subject of this verse which points to the importance played by the 'sangha' or Buddhist community in providing support for practice. Verses from the Dhammapada 20 Jul 31, 2020 A map of the way is a useful guide but should be no substitute for examining the terrain ourselves. Previous Next 14 of 17 pages (There are 193 posts) Previous 1 2 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Next Topics BUDDHA CH'AN DHARMA ASSORTMENTS DHARMA TALKS FUNDAMENTALS MAHAYANA SCRIPTURES STORIES RETOLD THE WAY OF DEVOTION ZEN Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more Dharma Centre Our online community to complement The Zen Gateway online resource and magazine. Visit Dharma Centre
