Buddhism 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. Losing Illusions: The Teachings of Rinzai Gigen Sep 10, 2021 “If you meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha”. The writings of the Zen masters are full of stories and phrases like this. So what are we to make of such statements when so much praise and reverence is devoted to the Buddha? Michael O'Neil investigates. The Widow and the Calligrapher Zen Training Stories Sep 2, 2021 When life took its toll on a woman, who had become embittered and lonely, a chance encounter with a calligrapher gives her the key to turning it all around. Huike's Encounter with Bodhidharma The Story of Bodhidharma Sep 2, 2021 When Huike came to Bodhidharma for training, he was berated by the master for his lack of commitment and ignorance of the severity of the training. Although Huike's response made him the first disciple of Zen, it was also to his great personal cost. An Audience with the Chinese Emperor The Story of Bodhidharma Aug 20, 2021 The legendary founder of Zen Buddhism challenges the Emperor of China on the value of his 'good' deeds. A Miraculous Birth? Aug 12, 2021 When faced with the religious, mysterious or symbolic, the natural inclination can be to attach meanings and explanations to them. In doing so however we may be closing ourselves to the mystery that is being conveyed. Verses from The Dhammapada 70 Aug 7, 2021 If we wish to flow with the ever changing Dharma (law of Buddhism) we must first become familiar with the delusion of ‘I’. Series The Story of Bodhidharma | Martin Goodson Jul 30, 2021 Bodhidharma is the legendary founder of the Zen/Chan Buddhist school, who came from India to China to teach the Buddhist way. Bodhidharma The Story of Bodhidharma Jul 30, 2021 Bodhidharma was the quasi-mythical figure who founded the Zen school in 5th Century China. Verses from The Dhammapada 1 Jul 10, 2021 If the space in between thoughts can be opened up to, the transcendental can appear. Previous Next 8 of 16 pages (There are 181 posts) Previous 1 2 ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 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
