Buddhism Verses from the Dhammapada 36 Feb 6, 2021 The Buddha's teachings on The Four Noble Truths can help us through any challenging situation. Amitābha Buddha | The Five Wisdom Buddhas The Way of Devotion Feb 4, 2021 Amitābha Buddha also known as Amida Buddha heads the most popular of the Chinese schools of Buddhism amongst the laity. His salvation is promised to all those who sincerely call upon his name. He is also coopted as one of the Five Wisdom Buddhas in Esoteric Buddhism who sits in the West the direction of his Flag Waving: Reflections on two monks discussing a fluttering flag. A Dharma Essay Jan 28, 2021 Clear seeing arises in the absence of partiality, however this is not something that 'I' can do as 'self' is dependent upon partial seeing in the first place. This impacts on any notion that 'I' can solve the problems that 'I' make. Ratnasambhava | The Five Wisdom Buddhas The Way of Devotion Jan 19, 2021 The cultivation of equality is the 'jewel' wisdom taught by this Buddha. Associated with vedana skanda Ratnasambhava is neither driven by nor averse to pleasant and unpleasant feeling and thereby leads to the attainment of Arhatship. 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 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. Samantabhadra Dec 27, 2020 Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is known as Fugen in Japan and is the Bodhisattva of Praxis. He is known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion in Activity. 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. Sitting Under the Bodhi Tree From Miraculous Birth to The Buddha's Enlightenment. Nov 24, 2020 Our story moves into its final act when the Great Bodhisattva, having now abandoned the ascetic life, makes his seat under the Tree of Awakening. It is a time of great challenges where the power of the Buddha-Heart can be realised. Retreat to the Forest & The Five Ascetics From miraculous birth to The Buddha's Enlightenment Nov 18, 2020 Having learned all he could from his spiritual teachers the Ascetic Gautama retreats to the forest. Here he realises the middle way which is not about relinquishing 'things' but the letting-go of attachment to things, a difference that the ascetic life can conflate. 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. Previous Next 11 of 16 pages (There are 185 posts) Previous 1 2 ... 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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
