The four elements of sociability comprise the 94th Gate of Dharma Illumination and are the topic of my Blog today.
The four elements are (per Ch. 45, Vol III, Shobogenzo):
dāna, free giving;
priya-ākhyāna, kind speech;
artha-carya, helpful conduct and
samāna-arthatā, identity of purpose, or cooperation
Can you think of anything more appropriate than this to be discussing this week after the latest inhumane acts of violence. I've recently been introducing Loving Kindness Practice to my meditation groups and now include it in our format. Last week one member blurted out in a very Aha moment/ revelationary way, " Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone learned to do this practice." Which is something I've been thinking for a long time now.
Another hope of mine is that more people knew and practiced the Four Abodes meditations that Joan Halifax and Sharon Saltzberg teach at Upaya.
The Abodes comprise of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Shared Joy and Equanimity. In my opinion, it's well worth the time looking into each and all of these seven elements again to merit the deepening of your Dharma practice.
Deep Bows
, Shokai
stlah
The four elements are (per Ch. 45, Vol III, Shobogenzo):
dāna, free giving;
priya-ākhyāna, kind speech;
artha-carya, helpful conduct and
samāna-arthatā, identity of purpose, or cooperation
Can you think of anything more appropriate than this to be discussing this week after the latest inhumane acts of violence. I've recently been introducing Loving Kindness Practice to my meditation groups and now include it in our format. Last week one member blurted out in a very Aha moment/ revelationary way, " Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone learned to do this practice." Which is something I've been thinking for a long time now.
Another hope of mine is that more people knew and practiced the Four Abodes meditations that Joan Halifax and Sharon Saltzberg teach at Upaya.
The Abodes comprise of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Shared Joy and Equanimity. In my opinion, it's well worth the time looking into each and all of these seven elements again to merit the deepening of your Dharma practice.
Deep Bows
, Shokaistlah
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