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?
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The Word Huatou
I learned the word "HUATOU" in my Zen studies. Once I learned the word, I latched onto it for my daily meditation practice and have found it powerful. As I contemplate going to that space before words originate, I have found that on a good meditation day, that space migrates into my heart space and … Continue reading The Word Huatou
NDE Experiencer Focuses on Peace
X-military man, Nuestro Nanamoli, had an NDE and then started "sewing" intricate, beautiful tapestries (see in video). What I particularly like about his message is his focus on inner peace. He encourages peace and clarity, peace and love. He tries to focus on breathing and stillness to maintain a peaceful space. Sacred surroundings such as … Continue reading NDE Experiencer Focuses on Peace
Kai and Master Dögen Learn Buddha-Nature
This video explains what we are, all things, an integral part of the flow of the Universe, which brings us great peace, and can only be realized through non attachment and mental stillness. The Universe is within us. It is ever changing. https://youtu.be/hkH-hZT1l5Q?si=fwYeemIsb_hDLVpl
Lovely 10-minute Impermanence Video
In the beautiful 10-minute video below, a master teaches a boy the lesson of impermance by observing the flow of water and Nature in general. He compares the natural world to the boy's own life, and thoughts. He explains that change is what makes a beautiful world, and that we wouldn't want a stagnant world. … Continue reading Lovely 10-minute Impermanence Video
Zen in 13 Minutes
I love the simplicity of Zen. Below, are some suggestions on how to best handle situation in which we are challenged by difficulty in relationships in a zen mindset. Detach and live in your awareness. Your power is in I AM. If people around you don't share your energy, if you have relationship problems and … Continue reading Zen in 13 Minutes
The Nature of Reality and Life Itself
Somehow these two things seem to me to be related. One, is the explanation of Samsara and rebirth from Chung Tai Dharma Zen Monastery teachings. The other, a video explaining the physics of our Universe. 1. After death, the experiential states we have attachments to will appear in our consciousness. Seeing these states, we consequently … Continue reading The Nature of Reality and Life Itself
One Seeker's Story 