Search found 110 matches
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:16 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Quote from Garchen Rinpoche on blessings
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2865
Re: Quote from Garchen Rinpoche on blessings
One quote by Garchen Rinpoche deserves another : A hundred scholars and a thousand yogis can say all they want to say about the nature of mind. But all can be summed up by this teaching of Jigme Lingpa . The mind should never be separate from loving kindness and compassion Loving kindness and compa...
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:08 am
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: about Japanese Zen in Europe..
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1759
Re: about Japanese Zen in Europe..
Hi icy I think you can search Zen centers of the world and a directory would come up showing what major groups there are in Europe. I do not know about the breakdown between Soto and Rinzai groups, and personally, what works is what is good IMO. :smile: "works" is another big topic but we ...
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:47 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: An introduction to me.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2178
Re: An introduction to me.
Hi DaftChris, and welcome to DW Mahayana! :cheers: As to doubts, remember they are normal, and they are also a very good, healthy sign. It is natural and normal and intelligent to doubt...the only difference here is you also have your own practice, realisations, and undeniable experience/breakthroug...
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:42 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: ‘Mayans were right, world is ending’ - Julia Gillard
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2529
Re: ‘Mayans were right, world is ending’ - Julia Gillard
gregkavarnos wrote:The good thing about having the world end on 21 december is that at least we get to miss out on all the commercial christmas joy nonsense!
But, dude! I like Christmas decorations
- Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:38 am
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
- Replies: 154
- Views: 38464
Re: Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
Yes, I agree, it is often in the community and practice model that you can gauge its approach, values, teaching outcomes/fruits, and the like. I sat with the OBC for a weekend retreat at Throssel Abbey many many years ago. It was compulsory before you could sit with any of their wider organisations ...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:25 pm
- Forum: Meditation
- Topic: Crossing Eyes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2759
Re: Crossing Eyes
Maybe relax a little bit..it's kind of a very soft gaze, resting more than looking per se
More tips will follow
abu
More tips will follow
abu
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:58 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Does Zen even have monasteries!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3822
Re: Does Zen even have monasteries!
Or google Zen Centers of the World or BuddhaNet Buddhist Directory
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:45 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Accepting Attachments/Household Life
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13378
Re: Accepting Attachments/Household Life
ethics is nothing more than a manifestation of a dual mind what is good? what is evil? are they not concepts conjured up by a dual mind? in the eyes of a truly enlightened mind, nothing is truly good or evil... I watched a movie called "Anonymous" the other time and in this mythical story...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: 6 year Hermit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3180
Re: 6 year Hermit
Hermitage is one way but it's also easier in many respects..
Abu
Abu
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:12 pm
- Forum: Media
- Topic: Marines expanding use of meditation training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1562
Re: Marines expanding use of meditation training
What an awful thing to have to do, to have to maim and kill, but it seems that many of these people do not mind ? There is even a bloodlust, a liking perhaps ? Or people get accustomed e.g meat eaters do not see it as the animal, but just as meat to be eaten. Zen Dude, could you enlighten me on some...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:09 pm
- Forum: Meditation
- Topic: tiredness
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4862
Re: tiredness
I am very lazy but the reality is a little cardiovascular exercise a day does wonders for the immune system and general health/well-being. Time is short but even 10 minutes can help and it is usually more do-able to a resistant mind
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: Question About Monks Shaving Head
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4521
Re: Question About Monks Shaving Head
"When a person has shaved his hair and beard and put on the ochre robe, that's the symbol of his state as a monk. But it counts only on the external level. Only when he has shaved off the mental tangle — all lower preoccupations — from his heart can you call him a monk on the internal level. &...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:06 pm
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
- Replies: 154
- Views: 38464
Re: Order of Buddhist Contemplatives
Many groups/traditions have their controversies, but the most important thing (to me) is: is the teaching true, deep, real, genuine and secondly, is the group real, down to earth and premised on no-harm and kindness. Obviously when you have a group of very imperfect and WIP humans like all of us her...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:03 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Does Zen even have monasteries!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3822
Re: Does Zen even have monasteries!
Yes, as I understand it, Zen/Ch'an tradition has monasteries.
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:54 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2679
Re: Hello
Warm welcome, Ukigumo. Remember that forums can be fun, but they can also be distracting. A little at a time and then practice tells the rest of the story. Best wishes!
Abu
Abu
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:28 pm
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: a true flame? a true jewel?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6622
Re: a true flame? a true jewel?
the situation looks blacker than black. Yes. But it's also changing. This is from Kogan Seiju Bob Mammoser, Osho (of the Albuquerque Zen Center) "The oshos of Joshu Sasaki Roshi are deeply troubled by the allegations of abuse involving some of the students who have practiced at our centers.&qu...
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:29 pm
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: a true flame? a true jewel?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6622
Re: What I have learnt about Zen & those that are called teacher
A true flame, how funny (in a sad way). It's not funny, shel. Best wishes, Abu Not the subject matter of course. The funny but sad part was your referring to Sazaki as a "true flame" in contrast to Shimano, when in reality they burn like paired candles on an altar of debauchery. It's simp...
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:25 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Sam Harris on Buddhism
- Replies: 112
- Views: 26792
Re: Sam Harris on Buddhism
I haven't read him but based on some of the comments, it's OK, there will always be these people and there will be many who follow (seemingly) easier messages. But don't worry, don't let them (it) distract you from your own practice which really does require periods of solitude and silence also. FWI...
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:23 pm
- Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
- Topic: Please send a prayer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2514
Re: Please send a prayer
I wish for the best for you and your family.
- Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:01 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: theravadabuddhist doesnt get real enlightenment
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8704
Re: theravadabuddhist doesnt get real enlightenment
Any student who practices well is worthy of respect no matter what tradition their in, IMO, and any student who genuinely wishes to attain to the practices, insights and truths of the practice is worthy of help IMO. Regardless of tradition or label, which was always just an after-the-fact requiremen...