Buddhism Verses from the Dhammapada 306 May 26, 2021 Motivation for the deception of others may arise as a consequence of an attachment to a self-image. Jenny Hall explores how this attachment can lead to inauthentic ways of living. Verses from the Dhammapada 58 Apr 15, 2021 The lotus growing in muddy water and then rising up to bloom in air has become the ideal symbol for rising above the defilements including the delusions of 'I' that bring unhappiness. However, this release arises by coming to terms with the nature of those ties that bind. Verses from The Dhammapada 290 Mar 18, 2021 It isn't the objects of our desires that are the problem, it's our relationship to them. Verses from the Dhammapada 36 Feb 6, 2021 The Buddha's teachings on The Four Noble Truths can help us through any challenging situation. Verses from the Dhammapada 272 Jan 13, 2021 Craving for a particular future can create anxiety and distress in the present. Jenny Hall explores this connection in the light of the teachings. The Great Awakening! From Miraculous Birth to the Buddha's Enlightenment Dec 1, 2020 We take a look at the symbolic meaning of the three temptations of Mara which led to the Buddha's final awakening. Verses from the Dhammapada 251 “There is no fire like hatred, no rushing like craving.” Nov 11, 2020 The Buddha taught the delusion of a separate self as the cause of human dissatisfaction. Being a delusion, and thus insubstantial, this lack gives rise to craving to fill the void. Hatred is 'my' attempt to protect myself from this truth. Verses from the Dhammapada 131 He who injures or kills another who longs for happiness will not find it Oct 27, 2020 'Avoiding killing' is the 1st lay precept, mindfulness helps us in this by not turning a blind eye to ourselves and others. Understanding the life of even 'negative emotions' forms part of this precept too, as we can be too eager to 'get rid' of things 'I' don't like to be 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. Previous Next 6 of 8 pages (There are 96 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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
