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. Is it Morbid to Think about one’s own Death? Aug 6, 2020 Awareness of one's own mortality has always played a large part in religion and spiritual awakening. It was the reason that propelled Prince Gotama onto the path that led to Buddhahood. This exercise explores the wisdom of memento mori. Advice on Starting out In Daily Life Practice Aug 6, 2020 The fundamentals of Zen practice for both new and experienced practitioners. Where is your energy at? Jul 28, 2020 People often describe themselves as having 'high' or 'low' energy, however this may only be a feeling rather than a reality. How to Pull Myself Together Jul 28, 2020 Changing my own behaviour can be very hard. To do so requires harnessing the fickle energy of my desires into a unified force. How can this be done? Constructing a Wheel of Life Jul 25, 2020 How do we integrate this ubiquitous Buddhist symbol into our practice? This article provides some pointers for contemplation. Previous Next 6 of 7 pages (There are 78 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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
