The Daily Dharma – December 6, 2021
One time the Prophet Mohammed was asked a question, “If God is the Doer, then why should we tie our camels? Why not let him… Read More »The Daily Dharma – December 6, 2021
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The Daily Dharma – December 5, 2021
Buddhism also asserts that the spiritual journey is unique to each individual. Therefore, of course, it cannot be held, circumscribed, limited, or even ultimately judged… Read More »The Daily Dharma – December 5, 2021
The Daily Dharma – December 4, 2021
We see what we are ready to see, expect to see, and even desire to see. There is some kind of mutual influence between subject… Read More »The Daily Dharma – December 4, 2021
The Daily Dharma – December 2, 2021
Of course, in this physical dimension that our surface selves inhabit, [possessions or “things”] are a necessary and inescapable part of our lives. We need… Read More »The Daily Dharma – December 2, 2021
The Daily Dharma – December 1, 2021
Calling Card Keichu, the great Zen teacher of the Meija era, was the head of Tofuku, a cathedral in Kyoto. One day the governor of… Read More »The Daily Dharma – December 1, 2021
The Daily Dharma – November 29, 2021
. . . the wise person, following the way . . . leaves the dark way for the way of light. Free from desire, Free… Read More »The Daily Dharma – November 29, 2021
The Daily Dharma – November 28, 2021
In the Buddhist tradition, we practice taking refuge instead of receiving baptism. With a teacher and Sangha, or spiritual community, surrounding you, you join your… Read More »The Daily Dharma – November 28, 2021
The Daily Dharma – November 27, 2021
Thoroughly examine mundane things, or things of the world. If you do, you will see that none of them persist, none of them are capable… Read More »The Daily Dharma – November 27, 2021
The Daily Dharma – November 26, 2021
Letting go and moving through life from one change to another brings the maturing of our spiritual being. In the end we discover that to… Read More »The Daily Dharma – November 26, 2021