Buddhism Verses from the Dhammapada 360 Mar 23, 2022 Given that ’I’ (the ego) am the one who seeks to assert control over myself and ‘my’ environment, and ‘I’ (the ego) am the one who must be let go of, what did the Buddha mean when he says we must control the senses. A Reflection on Differences Mar 4, 2022 Dr Alan Sidi ponders the importance of recognising that things can share commonality as well as being simultaneously different in the differing schools and traditions of Buddhism. Verses from The Dhammapada 336 Feb 12, 2022 When ‘I’ like something ‘I’ chase after it, when I dislike something ‘I’ tend to avoid it. It’s from this starting point that we can learn to let go of our suffering. Jenny Hall investigates. Karma - A way of looking at a tricky doctrine. Jan 28, 2022 If in Buddhism there is no permanent self or soul, what is it that gets reborn? Bodhisattvas of the Earth The Way of Devotion Jan 24, 2022 According to the Lotus Sutra, we need not look to the heavens for the Bodhisattvas. They are already here on earth, inherent in all things. Verses from the Dhammapada 288 Jan 17, 2022 The Buddha taught that all things are impermanent, therefore if we rely on the people, things and circumstances that surround us, we will inevitably live in fear that these things will one day leave us. Jenny Hall examines what it means to take refuge in our own hearts. Verses from The Dhammapada 98 Jan 12, 2022 Being in a state of gratitude can be the key to a fulfilling and joyous life. Genuine gratitude however cannot be faked and is something that genuinely arises from the heart. Jenny Hall examines how we can open the heart to experience gratitude in our daily lives. Verses from The Dhammapada 35 Dec 15, 2021 If we are constantly distracted by past events, or looking for the next thing to satisfy our futures, we can never really savour the present moment in all its richness. When we enter the eternal ‘now,’ true peace is found. Verses from The Dhammapada 83 Dec 10, 2021 Within happiness lies the seed of sorrow, pleasure being a fleeting experience. When we open ourselves up to sorrow however, the inherent joy of the heart naturally reveals itself. Verses from The Dhammapada 402 Dec 1, 2021 When pain or suffering arises it is natural to try and avoid it. To find the way out of suffering however the only way is through it. Verses from The Dhammapada 285 Nov 20, 2021 Coming face to face with impermanence can leave us with feelings of sadness and dis-ease. If however, we can open ourselves up to these feelings, we give space for the buddha nature to reveal itself. Just Lay Down The Heart Zen Training Stories Oct 23, 2021 The thought of having to bow may leave us feeling uneasy but through this act we can discover the essence of the Buddhist path. Previous Next 7 of 16 pages (There are 185 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 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
