Buddhism The Two Entrances A sermon by Bodhidharma plus commentary Jul 30, 2020 The First Patriarch of Zen, Bodhidharma, lays out the two principles for practice in this sermon originally found in the caves of Dunhuang Verses from the Dhammapada 404 Jul 28, 2020 The simple life may not sound very exciting and 'I' likes stimulation to keep me interested and engaged. However, the attitude we take towards things is key in how we experience them. Jenny Hall explores this connection in this latest verse. Verses from the Dhammapada 173 Jul 28, 2020 The Great Bodhisattava Vow to help all sentient beings starts with the empty and open heart. Jenny Hall looks at this connection in practice. Verses from the Dhammapada 129 Jul 28, 2020 When we want something to change, we may try to to get rid of, ignore or even destroy obstacles in our way. The Buddha taught however, that this will only cause us more suffering. Verses from the Dhammapada 5 Jul 27, 2020 The terrible acts of Angulimala provide the backdrop for the Buddha's lesson on choosing the path we take in life. Verses from the Dhammapada 399 Jul 26, 2020 Anger is a defiling passion in Buddhism, how can this energy become an entryway into the spaciousness of the Buddhanature? Jenny Hall discusses this problem in her latest commentary. Prajñāpāramitā Jul 25, 2020 Prajñāpāramitā personifies the great Wisdom-Gone-Beyond, a heart which is free from suffering. We take a look at how this is different from our own heart which suffers. Verse from the Dhammapada 271 Jul 20, 2020 Loneliness is the 21st Century 'malaise' for the first world. Can the Buddha's teachings help us if we are facing this problem? Audio Course: Learning to Chant Jul 19, 2020 This is an online course designed to allow participants to learn to chant the Heart of Great Wisdom Sutra and the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows Verses from the Dhammapada 358 Jul 16, 2020 Giving is the first of the Six Paramitas, however the motivation behind it is as important as the action. Jenny Hall explores this theme. The Importance of the Lineage in Zen Training Jul 16, 2020 Dr Alan Sidi recounts a moving episode during his trip to Japan when he had insight into the power of the lineage and into the significance of that for each of us as we play a mediating role in the transmission of the Dharma. Verses from the Dhammapada 378 Jul 11, 2020 Strife brought on by the every-changing nature of the world causes turbulence in our hearts. What did the Buddha teach about attaining equanimity, to establish peace at heart? Previous Next 14 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
