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February 2010


Thought for Sun, 28 Feb 2010

Reality is all-encompassing: the absolute nature is one. Although we may feel separate from the original uncreated reality - whether we call it 'God,' 'peak experience,' or 'enlightened mind' - through awareness we can contact this essential part of ourselves. - Tarthang Tulku...


Thought for Sat, 27 Feb 2010

To gain that worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else. - Bernadette Devlin...


Thought for Fri, 26 Feb 2010

Who ranks as the highest? One who does not harm anything. One who never retaliates. One who is always at peace regardless of the other person's disposition. - Buddha...


Thought for Thu, 25 Feb 2010

In the Seizan Pure Land denomination founded by Honen's disciple Shoku, it is believed that there are two types of Birth: 1) the spiritual Birth accomplished in this life when one feels secure that when one dies one will pass forever into the Pure Land (jojakkodo), and 2) the actual passage into the Pure Land immediately upon one's death (raisejodo)....


Thought for Wed, 24 Feb 2010

In this life, you will achieve benefit from any Buddhist practices you choose. Jodo Shu practice can bring rebirth in the Pure Land and enlightenment, and is easy for anyone to follow. ...


Thought for Tue, 23 Feb 2010

Past and Future are a duality of which Present is the reality. The now-moment alone is eternal and real. - Why Lazurus Laughed by Wei Wu Wei...


Thought for Mon, 22 Feb 2010

The practice of meditation is represented by the three monkeys, who cover their eyes, ears and mouths so as to avoid the phenomenal world. The practice of non-meditation is ceasing to be the see-er, hearer or speaker while eyes, ears and mouths are fulfilling their function in daily life. Open Secret by Wei Wu Wei...


Guilt by Ajahn Brahmavamso


Thought for Sun, 21 Feb 2010

The Profound Mind (jinshin) is simply the heart that deeply believes, which entails profound thought and introspection as well as the unquestioning trust that Amida will indeed save one through actual birth. ...

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