Buddhism Flag Waving: Reflections on two monks discussing a fluttering flag. A Dharma Essay Jan 28, 2021 Clear seeing arises in the absence of partiality, however this is not something that 'I' can do as 'self' is dependent upon partial seeing in the first place. This impacts on any notion that 'I' can solve the problems that 'I' make. The Story of Eno Daikan 3: The True Face of Elder Myo Jan 13, 2021 In this final part of Eno Daikan's story, having received the Buddha's robe and bowl, he flees the monastery only to be pursued and caught by the Elder Myo. It is at this point Eno delivers his famous Koan. The Story of Eno Daikan 2: The Heart has no stand Dec 23, 2020 Choosing one side over another prevents us from seeing things as they really are. Just Look At The Place Where Your Own Feet Stand! Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo Nov 10, 2020 Where can we discover the interconnected mystery of reality? From an enlightened master? A special teaching? Or the very place where we stand? The Liberation of Having No Options Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo Oct 27, 2020 A lack of freedom can be liberating when it comes to spiritual training. The Story of Eno Daikan (Huineng) Part I - Introduction Oct 6, 2020 Eno Daikan is seen as next in importance after the traditional founder of Zen, Bodhidharma. He is closely connected with The Diamond Sutra and the teaching of prajñaparamita. His collected sermons form The Platform Sutra a rare accolade for teachings that do not represent the direct teachings of the Buddha. Series Stories of the Zen Masters Oct 6, 2020 The Zen masters embody Zen practice. Their stories show the Wisdom-of-the-Heart in practice as well as the struggles to attain Enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. "Something Will Have to Give Way" Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo Oct 3, 2020 Myokyo-ni always said that a spiritual training that did not involve the emotional household would effect no lasting transformation. We continue our series of life-stories that illustrate this point Everything Teaches Zen Stories from the life of Zen Master Daiyu Myokyo (Myokyo-ni) Sep 19, 2020 Myokyo-ni said that she had several 'Zen' teachers in her life before her formal training began in Japan. If we are open-minded then the world itself can point the way. A Torrent from the Mountain Peak Remembering Daiyu Myokyo Zenji Aug 31, 2020 A collection of stories told by Ven. Myokyo-ni from her own life which she used to illustrate various teaching points. This article was originally published in Zen Traces, the journal of the London Zen Group in 2007, shortly after her death. Original Nature Zen Comments on the Sixth Patriarch's Platform Sutra, tr. Sokei-an Aug 13, 2020 From the chapter on Prajnaparamita, living in accord with original nature is the teaching of the Sixth Patriarch, Enō Daikan. The Two Entrances A sermon by Bodhidharma plus commentary Jul 30, 2020 The First Patriarch of Zen, Bodhidharma, lays out the two principles for practice in this sermon originally found in the caves of Dunhuang Previous Next 2 of 3 pages (There are 27 posts) Previous 1 2 3 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
