Buddhism 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. The Boy and the Bell Zen Training Stories Oct 17, 2021 A young boy is praised for breaking the Temple rules. Bodhidharma's Death The Story of Bodhidharma Sep 24, 2021 Even in death, Bodhidharma’s last encounter left those he met scratching their heads in confusion. Series Zen Training Stories Stories Re-told Sep 15, 2021 Stories from across the world that give insight into Zen training. The Demon Waits Zen Training Stories Sep 15, 2021 The demon Redeye stands guard over a Bodhi Tree waiting for a man who would reach full awakening. The Buddha’s enlightenment story, as told from the point of view of the Demons. The Widow and the Calligrapher Zen Training Stories Sep 2, 2021 When life took its toll on a woman, who had become embittered and lonely, a chance encounter with a calligrapher gives her the key to turning it all around. Huike's Encounter with Bodhidharma The Story of Bodhidharma Sep 2, 2021 When Huike came to Bodhidharma for training, he was berated by the master for his lack of commitment and ignorance of the severity of the training. Although Huike's response made him the first disciple of Zen, it was also to his great personal cost. Turning a tap in Adelaide, a downpour in London Stories Re-told Apr 30, 2021 While the western approach to changing the outer world may be 'to go out there' and do something about it, in many eastern philosophies the answer lies in changing your own heart first. The 'Way' of Living What is the way? Mar 19, 2021 A Samurai seeking the way get’s more than he bargains for when he approaches a Zen Master for advice. The Story of Eno Daikan 3: The True Face of Elder Myo Jan 13, 2021 In this final part of Eno Daikan's story, having received the Buddha's robe and bowl, he flees the monastery only to be pursued and caught by the Elder Myo. It is at this point Eno delivers his famous Koan. The Story of Eno Daikan 2: The Heart has no stand Dec 23, 2020 The delusion of 'I', takes its stand by splitting the world into opposites. 'Me' or 'you', 'mind' or 'body', 'inside' or 'outside', 'relative truth' or 'absolute truth'. And perhaps most relevant, 'my opinion' or 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. Previous Next 3 of 5 pages (There are 52 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 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
