Buddhism 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. 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. Previous Next 14 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
