Buddhism Queen Maya's Dream From Miraculous Birth to the Buddha's Enlightenment Sep 13, 2020 It starts with a dream. In the little Himalayan kingdom of the Shakya clan, King Suddhodana rules with his wife Queen Maya. We continue our series exploring the symbolism of the Buddha's life-story. Series From Miraculous Birth to the Buddha's Enlightenment | Martin Goodson A symbolic exploration of the Buddha's life-story Sep 12, 2020 These articles explore the symbolism of the mythic story of the founder of Buddhism to reveal mythic themes that reflect truths about the nature of the human condition. How the Buddha's life-story is our life-story. Sep 2, 2020 An examination of concepts and symbols embedded in the Buddha's life-story which act as a mirror for a deeper understanding of the meaning of one's own individual life. Series Dharma Assortments A collection of articles on Dharma, Zen practice, people and other items Aug 31, 2020 A Torrent from the Mountain Peak Remembering Daiyu Myokyo Zenji Aug 31, 2020 A collection of stories told by Ven. Myokyo-ni from her own life which she used to illustrate various teaching points. This article was originally published in Zen Traces, the journal of the London Zen Group in 2007, shortly after her death. Series The Way of Devotion | Martin Goodson Aug 22, 2020 Buddhas and bodhisattvas have been the focus of devotional practices since the dawn of Buddhism. Such practices are designed to evoke love and warmth of heart which are the fruit of the Great Bodhisattva Ideal. Maitreya Aug 22, 2020 Maitreya is the Buddha who is to come prophesied by Shakyamuni Buddha to be the one who follows on from himself. He reminds us that in time all beings will attain Buddhahood! 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. Verses from the Dhammapada 341 Aug 1, 2020 Birth and re-birth are central features of the Wheel of Life. In this article Jenny Hall looks at this process and its implications for Zen practice. Previous Next 13 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
