Buddhism Verses from the Dhammapada 247 Jun 22, 2021 Although renunciation is an essential element of the Buddhist path, it is not the object of ‘my’ desire that is the problem but ‘my' desire to escape whatever is being experienced in this present moment. Fudō Myōō (Acala) The Way of Devotion Jun 18, 2021 'Wrathful' Deities may seem at odds with Buddhist values but as the saying goes, 'the passions are the Buddha nature; the Buddha nature is the passions’. 'Secrets' of the Way What is the Way? Jun 4, 2021 Many 'secret' teachings are widely available to the public. If the secret is out, then what is it that remains a mystery? Verses from the Dhammapada 306 May 26, 2021 Motivation for the deception of others may arise as a consequence of an attachment to a self-image. Jenny Hall explores how this attachment can lead to inauthentic ways of living. Kṣitigarbha The Way of Devotion May 21, 2021 Through the bonds we share with our family, the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha encourages compassion and duty to to all life, by extending that bond to all living beings. Learn to Walk from Walking the Way What is the Way? May 19, 2021 The way can teach us how to walk the path if we know how to listen. Faith in the Way What is the Way? May 4, 2021 By practicing we develop faith in the path, but to earn that faith we must actually practice. Turning a tap in Adelaide, a downpour in London Stories Re-told Apr 30, 2021 While the western approach to changing the outer world may be 'to go out there' and do something about it, in many eastern philosophies the answer lies in changing your own heart first. Manjushri The Way of Devotion Apr 27, 2021 Manjushri is the bodhisattva that represents clear seeing and wisdom. With his sword in one hand he cuts through delusion, with the The Great-Wisdom Sutra in the other, he teaches the emptiness of self nature. Verses from the Dhammapada 58 Apr 15, 2021 The lotus growing in muddy water and then rising up to bloom in air has become the ideal symbol for rising above the defilements including the delusions of 'I' that bring unhappiness. However, this release arises by coming to terms with the nature of those ties that bind. Avalokiteśvara The Way of Devotion Apr 13, 2021 One of the Great Bodhisattvas, Avalokiteśvara, is the embodiment of the Buddha's compassion. This 'embodiment' is formed of the images, mantras, scriptures and acts of body, speech and mind inspired by the Bodhisattva's compassionate heart. When the Way Becomes Clearer What is the Way? Apr 7, 2021 Sometimes the human heart can lead us on a merry goose chase. Often, it's reasons and motivations are hidden from us. Though we don’t realise it, over a period of time, it reminds us of why it is that we do what we do. Previous Next 9 of 16 pages (There are 181 posts) Previous 1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 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
