Buddhism 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. Dhammapada Verse 87 Verses from The Dhammapada Oct 23, 2021 The Buddha taught that the very nature of life involves both uncertainty and unease. He taught that the First Sign of Being is impermanence. The Second Sign is suffering. The Boy and the Bell Zen Training Stories Oct 17, 2021 A young boy is praised for breaking the Temple rules. Dhammapada Verse 375 Verses from The Dhammapada Oct 5, 2021 Jenny Hall explores how 'my' expectations can skew the senses which leads to misunderstanding the nature of a situation. Dhammapada Verse 131 Verses from the Dhammapada Oct 3, 2021 The Buddhist precept not to kill may seem self explanitory, but we may be breaking this rule by the way we treat our inner space. Bodhidharma's Death The Story of Bodhidharma Sep 24, 2021 Even in death, Bodhidharma’s last encounter left those he met scratching their heads in confusion. Series Zen Training Stories Stories Re-told Sep 15, 2021 Stories from across the world that give insight into Zen training. The Demon Waits Zen Training Stories Sep 15, 2021 The demon Redeye stands guard over a Bodhi Tree waiting for a man who would reach full awakening. The Buddha’s enlightenment story, as told from the point of view of the Demons. Previous Next 7 of 15 pages (There are 178 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 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
