Buddhism Bodhisattvas of the Earth The Way of Devotion Jan 24, 2022 According to the Lotus Sutra, we need not look to the heavens for the Bodhisattvas. They are already here on earth, inherent in all things. Verses from the Dhammapada 288 Jan 17, 2022 The Buddha taught that all things are impermanent, therefore if we rely on the people, things and circumstances that surround us, we will inevitably live in fear that these things will one day leave us. Jenny Hall examines what it means to take refuge in our own hearts. Verses from The Dhammapada 98 Jan 12, 2022 Being in a state of gratitude can be the key to a fulfilling and joyous life. Genuine gratitude however cannot be faked and is something that genuinely arises from the heart. Jenny Hall examines how we can open the heart to experience gratitude in our daily lives. Verses from The Dhammapada 35 Dec 15, 2021 If we are constantly distracted by past events, or looking for the next thing to satisfy our futures, we can never really savour the present moment in all its richness. When we enter the eternal ‘now,’ true peace is found. Verses from The Dhammapada 83 Dec 10, 2021 Within happiness lies the seed of sorrow, pleasure being a fleeting experience. When we open ourselves up to sorrow however, the inherent joy of the heart naturally reveals itself. Verses from The Dhammapada 402 Dec 1, 2021 When pain or suffering arises it is natural to try and avoid it. To find the way out of suffering however the only way is through it. Verses from The Dhammapada 285 Nov 20, 2021 Coming face to face with impermanence can leave us with feelings of sadness and dis-ease. If however, we can open ourselves up to these feelings, we give space for the buddha nature to reveal itself. Just Lay Down The Heart Zen Training Stories Oct 23, 2021 The thought of having to bow may leave us feeling uneasy but through this act we can discover the essence of the Buddhist path. Dhammapada Verse 87 Verses from The Dhammapada Oct 23, 2021 The Buddha taught that the very nature of life involves both uncertainty and unease. He taught that the First Sign of Being is impermanence. The Second Sign is suffering. The Boy and the Bell Zen Training Stories Oct 17, 2021 A young boy is praised for breaking the Temple rules. Dhammapada Verse 375 Verses from The Dhammapada Oct 5, 2021 Jenny Hall explores how 'my' expectations can skew the senses which leads to misunderstanding the nature of a situation. Dhammapada Verse 131 Verses from the Dhammapada Oct 3, 2021 The Buddhist precept not to kill may seem self explanitory, but we may be breaking this rule by the way we treat our inner space. Previous Next 7 of 16 pages (There are 181 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 15 16 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
