practice On Hearing the Dharma Practice Feb 2, 2022 Despite all the best intentions, making big changes to longtime habits can feel like a battle with ourselves. This ‘battle’ however, can bring us closer to understanding how Karma works in our day to day lives. Studying the Hidden Essence Exercises in Mindfulness Dec 26, 2021 In Zen practice, being able to respond in accordance with the circumstances we find ourselves in, is a highly prized skill. By learning to do this effectively, we come to understand our own hidden essence. Introduction to the Six Paramitas The Six Paramitas Dec 8, 2021 The six paramitas form the central practice of Mahayana Buddhism. How am I doing? By Dr. Alan Sidi Oct 28, 2021 While the desire to practice can motivate us, it can also be the very things that prevent us from entering into an awakened state. Are Precepts Needed for a Mindfulness Practice Exercise in MIndfulness Oct 28, 2021 Has secular mindfulness missed a key ingredient by excluding ethics from its curriculum? Who Are You Really? Exercises in Mindfulness Oct 17, 2021 The masks we wear on day to day basis, allow us to participate in the many social interactions we find ourselves in. There may come a point, where I feel that I am no longer wearing a mask and am being my true self. However, can we ever be sure that this is not just another mask? The Constant Gardener Exercises in Mindfulness Oct 3, 2021 What do weeds, plants, Zen practice and the emotions, all have in common? The Lion’s Roar Exercises in Mindfulness Sep 24, 2021 The fierceness of the Zen Masters can leave us feeling uneasy, however what they are pointing us towards is the secret gift of Zen training, open to everyone. Ananda and the Untouchable Stories Retold Aug 20, 2021 Metta, sometimes translated as goodwill or loving kindness, is an essential aspect of the Buddha nature that reveals itself when ‘I’ am forgotten. Jumping at one’s own shadow! Stories Retold Aug 7, 2021 When the imagination becomes gripped by powerful emotions, we can find ourselves lost in fears and worries that may not be well founded. Observance Exercises in Mindfulness Jul 23, 2021 Rather than praying for guidance, Zen Buddhism has its own method for producing similar results. On the Contemplation of Nature Exercise in Mindfulness Jul 12, 2021 In the past Nature was something to be feared, later to be controlled and now to be saved. In Japan and other eastern countries however, nature is something to come into alignment with. In this article Martin gives us a practical exercise for how to do just that. Previous Next 4 of 7 pages (There are 82 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Topics EXERCISES IN MINDFULNESS GETTING STARTED POEMS SITTING MEDITATION (ZAZEN) STORIES TROUBLESHOOTING ZEN STUDY & PRACTICE 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
