Buddhism 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. 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’. Verses from The Dhammapada 1 Jul 10, 2021 If the space in between thoughts can be opened up to, the transcendental can appear. 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. 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. 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. Verses from The Dhammapada 290 Mar 18, 2021 It isn't the objects of our desires that are the problem, it's our relationship to them. Verses from the Dhammapada 36 Feb 6, 2021 The Buddha's teachings on The Four Noble Truths can help us through any challenging situation. Verses from the Dhammapada 272 Jan 13, 2021 Craving for a particular future can create anxiety and distress in the present. Jenny Hall explores this connection in the light of the teachings. The Great Awakening! From Miraculous Birth to the Buddha's Enlightenment Dec 1, 2020 We take a look at the symbolic meaning of the three temptations of Mara which led to the Buddha's final awakening. Verses from the Dhammapada 251 “There is no fire like hatred, no rushing like craving.” Nov 11, 2020 The Buddha taught the delusion of a separate self as the cause of human dissatisfaction. Being a delusion, and thus insubstantial, this lack gives rise to craving to fill the void. Hatred is 'my' attempt to protect myself from this truth. Previous Next 6 of 9 pages (There are 101 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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
