Tag: practices

On Doing Nothing

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I remember my own favorite Grandmother, how she just would sit. And she was content just sitting in her old age. I saw both of these X posts on the same day and appreciated the message: https://twitter.com/so_contrary/status/1931252531520315465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw . https://twitter.com/LKpaddy/status/1930987696832323696 I see some of today’s new parents keeping their infants stimulated to learn by giving them … Continue reading On Doing Nothing

Eating Healthy

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My background is medical and I’ve been interested in healthy eating and living all of my life. I’ve always thought that the best guide for eating is by following the Mediterranean Diet. For those who are also interested, here is the Harvard illustrated Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid.

What is the Meaning and Purpose of the Diamond Sutra?

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The Diamond Sutra (Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra) is a key Mahayana Buddhist text, part of the Prajñāpāramitā (Perfection of Wisdom) tradition. Its recitation holds deep spiritual significance in Buddhist practice. Meaning of the Diamond SutraCore Theme: The sutra emphasizes the concept of emptiness (śūnyatā), teaching that all phenomena, including self, others, and the material world, lack … Continue reading What is the Meaning and Purpose of the Diamond Sutra?

What is “The Essence of Mahayana Practice?”

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THE ESSENCE OF MAHAYANA PRACTICEby Master BodhidharmaComplete title: “Great Master Bodhidharma’s Essential Discourse on Entering the Mahayana Path by Principle and by Practice” To enter the Great Way there are many paths, but essentially they are of two means: by Principle and by Practice.Entering the Way by Principle means to awaken to the Truth through … Continue reading What is “The Essence of Mahayana Practice?”