practice Series The Six Paramitas | Martin Goodson Exercises in Mindfulness Feb 10, 2021 The six paramitas form the central practice formulation for Mahayana Buddhism. The Medicine Buddha Meditations First Aid Meditations for Troubled Times Jan 20, 2021 The Medicine Buddha Meditations are a series of short meditations that can be informally used to help centre ourselves in times of upset, anxiety or disturbance. Cloud Water Exercises in Mindfulness Jan 7, 2021 The ideal practice for the Zen monk is to 'leave no trace'. This is a practice which develops both awareness and consideration for others and for the places through which the monk moves. The Zen Gateway Christmas Essay 2020 Resilience in Uncertain Times Dec 22, 2020 Our difficult year is almost over but the uncertainty isn't. How can the Buddha's teachings fortify us to meet the challenges ahead? But by the Leather of One Pair of Sandals will the Earth be Covered. Dec 15, 2020 Zen practitioner, Olwen Smith, tells of her own experiences of starting Zen training and what she found helpful along the way for lay practice. The Great Rohatsu Sesshin Exercises in Mindfulness Nov 26, 2020 The commemoration of the Buddha's Enlightenment runs from 1st to the morning of 8th December in the NE Buddhist tradition. It is a time of intensive training in the Zen monasteries with lay practitioners invited to join in with the spirit of the occasion either at a temple or at home. Getting Back Up to Speed An Exercise in Mindfulness Oct 22, 2020 Taking up a simple exercise in paying attention to one thing can help invigorate a daily mindfulness practice. Here are some ideas to try out. Sipping Life Sep 19, 2020 Daily life practice teaches us to de-clutch from the past and the future and to re-connect with the eternal now that is continually within us. The Buddha’s Advice to the Kalamas Aug 14, 2020 This popular sermon to the Kalama tribe is a call to action from the Buddha to us all to evaluate our practices carefully and recognise the importance of staying committed to the path. Taking a bit of time off practice can reveal just how much better we feel about life when we do practice and this increases our faith Wisdom, Ethical Living and Meditation as One Practice Aug 6, 2020 Meditation reaches it's fruition when there is no longer any 'I'. In order for this to happen we must also practice the other two pillars of Buddhist practice, the pillar of wisdom and the pillar of ethical behavior. Should I Go On A Retreat? Aug 6, 2020 As we are in the middle of the Rohatsu Sesshin week, now might be a good time to consider the pros and cons of going on retreat? This article looks at some things a potential participant might want to consider before making a decision. Know Thyself and then Get a Move On! Aug 6, 2020 We like to think we know who we are, but self-beliefs can cover up the fact that both body and heart are changing throughout our lives. Previous Next 5 of 6 pages (There are 69 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Topics EXERCISES IN MINDFULNESS GETTING STARTED POEMS SITTING MEDITATION (ZAZEN) STORIES TROUBLESHOOTING ZEN STUDY & PRACTICE 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
