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” On Zen ” by Daio Kokushi
“On Zen,” by Daio Kokushi There is a reality even prior to heaven and earth; Indeed, it has no form, much less a name; Eyes fail to see it; It has no voice for ears to detect; To call it … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Zen
Tagged awakening, Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki, Daio Kokushi, quote, Religion and Spirituality, Zen, Zen Buddhism
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What got left out of “meditation”? by David Chapman
[Please enjoy this guest post from David Chapman, who blogs at David Chapman @ WordPress.com ] What got left out of “meditation”? Posted on July 12, 2011 by David Chapman Buddhist meditation methods have been forced through a series of filters … Continue reading
Changing Horses Midstream
A bit of general advice heard again and again from former Buddhist teachers regarding moving to another lineage or practicing in more than one lineage: ” Don’t change ! You’ll never make any progress that way ! “ ” It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhist Practice
Tagged Buddhism, Buddhist, Buddhist practice, lineage, meme, memetic, Religion and Spirituality, tradition
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Mental Examination
Mental examination: one foundational practice that supports, permits, abets all others. By mental examination, am referring to the relentless examination of mind that complete honesty and genuine spiritual practice demanded. Day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, watching … Continue reading
Humility : The Virtue that Nobody Wants
Humility. Discussions of humility don’t come up much in the spiritual circles I have traveled: …possibly because it’s not a word very much used in American Buddhist terminology. …possibly because of association with centuries of Western clerical/religious domination. …possibly because, … Continue reading
Midnight Chat with Mara
[ In Buddhist mythology, Mara represents the mind of illusion, doubt, and death. He is often depicted as a demon. Except for once, all of Mara's visits to the Buddha took place some time after the Buddha's enlightenment. ] One … Continue reading
Posted in Dialogues, Human Experience, Humor, Pali Canon
Tagged blog, blogging, Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist humor, demon, Gautama Buddha, Mara, Pali Canon, Religion and Spirituality
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The Value of Stream Entry
[ Excerpt from the Pali Canon. The Buddha points out the value of Stream Entry. Enjoy ! ] Then the Blessed One, picking up a little bit of dust with the tip of his fingernail, said to the monks, “What … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Buddhist Practice, No self, Pali Canon
Tagged awakening, Buddha, Buddhism, dhamma, liberation, no-self, Pali Canon, Stream Entry, waking up
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No Religion – Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
[ Guest post by leroywatson4 on Buddhadasa Bhikku, a great reformer of Thai Buddhism in the 20th century. Enjoy !] No Religion – Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Chaiya, Thailand – 7th June 2011 Buddhadasa Bhikku “The morality of the young is peace for … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, Buddhist Practice, Fascinating People, Pali Canon
Tagged Buddha, Buddhadasa, Buddhism, compassion, dhamma, morality, no religion, Thai Buddhism, Thailand, Theravada
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Immediate Realization Instruction in Dzogchen, The Great Perfection
[ Guest post by Jackson Peterson, via Facebook. Dzogchen was one of the last regular practices I had done prior to the Gate, and the only "formal" practice that could be "done" in the month or so afterword. Please enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhist Practice, Dzogchen, Guest Post
Tagged awakening, Buddhism, Dzogchen, Great Perfection, liberation, nondual, waking up
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