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Re: Good news
I haven't been here in ages. But my good news is I FINALLY formally took my Refuge Vows last month and have found a permanent home in a Sangha close by.
Nerida
Re: Buddhist quotes
鳴鐘の偈 Meishō no ge
Verse for Bell Ringing
三途八難 sanzu hachi nan
息苦停酸 sok-ku jo san
法界衆生 hok-kai shujō
聞聲悟道 mon sho godō
May living beings of the dharma realms,
stifled and mired in bitterness
in the three painful destinies and eight hardships,
hear the sound and awaken to the way.
Kotishka
Re: Bodhisattvas?
I am preparing to undertake Jukai (precept takings under the Zen tradition) and have found the Bodhissatva ideal a bit conflictive because of my Theravada and Vajrayana past. In both teachings I was warned about this because a wrong doing could cause endless rebirths and, some of them, will not be as lucky as my current one.
Right now, beyond those metaphysical questions, I am concentrating on the present moment and vow to help those I can, including myself. Like Marcitko mentions, help momma with the dishes, clean yo' shit up, don't be a jerk, keep training! Stay hard!
Kotishka
Re: Awareness of Breath
Hello again, dear friends.
One year left to go in my training and I've had to do two Dharma talks. Against my better judgement I let them record the 2nd one. I am still getting my sea legs, if you will. The service and chanting portion was not included (lucky you) and I was still a bit nervous as anyone can tell. I need improvement in my delivery and am still relying on some minor notes to keep on track. I wasn't sure if I should share it here as I'm putting myself out there a bit but like it is said, sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone. My teacher will be retiring in a couple of years and she says I need to get used to it.
So... Here goes. (I hope I remember how to link here.
