Gate One Hundred and two
Read the following, place it in your heart and sleep on it. Then, tomorrow, live it until evening when you can leave a brief comment on what you may have received during the process.
Entry into all conduct is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it] we attain realization of the Buddha-eye.
A “Dharma Gate” is a teaching or practice that can lead to spiritual growth: some kind of positive outcome in terms of our practice. A way to approach the truth.
Koans:
"There is a story in Shinji Shobogenzo (3-91) explaining the state that exists in common for all Buddhist Monks is in their conduct - in the actions of their real life. "
"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. "
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"Suzuki often said we shouldn't have 'a gaining idea' or any idea of attainment.
Most note worthy replies :
* All Conduct : Includes right conduct of the actions of the body, mouth and mind. (see Gates 5,6&7)
合掌 仁道 生開 - gassho, Jindo Shokai
stlah
Read the following, place it in your heart and sleep on it. Then, tomorrow, live it until evening when you can leave a brief comment on what you may have received during the process.
Entry into all conduct is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it] we attain realization of the Buddha-eye.
A “Dharma Gate” is a teaching or practice that can lead to spiritual growth: some kind of positive outcome in terms of our practice. A way to approach the truth.
Koans:
"There is a story in Shinji Shobogenzo (3-91) explaining the state that exists in common for all Buddhist Monks is in their conduct - in the actions of their real life. "
Best to be Buddha
Here and now
Never tomorrow.
Here and now
Never tomorrow.
"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. "
- David Chadwick / Zen is Right Here
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"Suzuki often said we shouldn't have 'a gaining idea' or any idea of attainment.
He said, 'You still have one gaining idea.'
'What is that?. I wanted to know.
He replied, 'That's a secret.'
- Zen is Right Here; pg 15 -
'What is that?. I wanted to know.
He replied, 'That's a secret.'
- Zen is Right Here; pg 15 -
Most note worthy replies :
Me first (and only);
My thoughts lead to my words and my actions.
If I can find the Dharma eye
My judgment ends with me.
Like a clown
I juggle thoughts, words and actions.
They rarely stay in the flow.
Undiscouraged,
I'm constantly picking them from the floor.
Don’t fight the current
Just let go
The stream knows the way
Notes:My thoughts lead to my words and my actions.
If I can find the Dharma eye
My judgment ends with me.
Like a clown
I juggle thoughts, words and actions.
They rarely stay in the flow.
Undiscouraged,
I'm constantly picking them from the floor.
Don’t fight the current
Just let go
The stream knows the way
* All Conduct : Includes right conduct of the actions of the body, mouth and mind. (see Gates 5,6&7)
合掌 仁道 生開 - gassho, Jindo Shokai
stlah
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