Buddhism 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. Verses from the Dhammapada 289 Aug 1, 2020 The 12th Link of the Chain of Dependent Origination is 'Death', but there is a death-in-life necessary to experience life more fully. Jenny Hall explores this theme. Verses from the Dhammapada 190/192 Aug 1, 2020 Letting-go of cherished things can be fearful for 'I', but taking refuge also means gaining support. In this verse Jenny Hall discusses the strength found in taking refuge in Buddha. Verses from the Dhammapada 328 Jul 31, 2020 The 'wise friend' is the subject of this verse which points to the importance played by the 'sangha' or Buddhist community in providing support for practice. Verses from the Dhammapada 20 Jul 31, 2020 A map of the way is a useful guide but should be no substitute for examining the terrain ourselves. Verses from the Dhammapada 31 Jul 30, 2020 The persistence of the natural world is a good example of how awareness and attention are a natural function of the Buddha-Heart. Verses from the Dhammapada 250 Jul 30, 2020 Jenny Hall explains how 'I' use thoughts about past and future to grasp and how this prevents us resting in the 'now'. In this way we find it difficult to accept this moment as 'enough'. Verses from the Dhammapada 134 Jul 30, 2020 Emptiness was described by the Indian sage Nagajuna as the True Nature of phenomena. It's realisation forms the central insight in Mahayana Buddhism. Jenny Hall explores our fear of emptiness and sees the way as going right through this fear. Previous Next 13 of 15 pages (There are 178 posts) Previous 1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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
