If the universe needs a point of reference, why does this logic suspend when discussing God? To me this is a circular rational- What created the...
The following is a new piece I'm writing. Let me know if its any good... The hallway lead down to an auditorium stuffed with green: tables,...
In my understanding, renunciation is a very general term for the overall recognition of suffering. It's seeing the nature of suffering in multiple...
The nature of a Zen Koan is instantaneous enlightenment. It's purpose is to force the mind to stop short, to crash into a thunderous silence at...
First Quote,
This wonderful book gives a comprehensive view of Zen while diving you into details, practice and first-hand experiences between masters and...
Questions? Comments? Complaints? There is more to this lesson, so stay tuned!
Koans Koans are short stories or phrases that seems to convey irrational or incomprehensible aspects, but are meant to convey transrational or...
Alan Watts on Zen Alan Watts is a famous writer, speaker and philosopher. Check it out!
CloudFlower, awesome. I would try it now if I didn't have a headache. :P
A few pictures of meditation halls and Zen art: [img] [img] Zen Garden [img]
Zen is from the school of Mahayana Buddhism. It originated in China around the 7th century. It's emphasis? Meditation, practice, zazen (quiet,...
http://www.nalandabodhi.org/three_yanas.html
Vajrayana (Special Mahayana) This school can be considered a specialized form of Mahayana. Dzogchen, Tantric Yoga, Dream Yoga are present here....
Hinayana: This part describes the nature of the second vehicle. To summarize this text, it is essentially describing the 2 first noble truths....
Two Main Vehicles So, essentially, the 3 schools are built upon each other. Hinayana, Theravada are the cornerstone practice. Mahayana are built...
These are the the three main schools of Buddhism. Hinayana(little vehicle), Mahayana (greater vehicle) and Vajrayana (diamond vehicle). The...
Sorry folks. I've been a bit tied down with midterms this semester. Things are clearing up now, so Lesson 2 will be up shortly. Deermouse,...
Hey Deermouse, Thanks for the questions! Keeps me on my toes. Alrighty, so yes, this could also be called striving without expectation. However,...
Awesome books! Awakening the Buddha Within, by Lama Surya Das I presume? That's actually one author of many that will be mentioned in this class.
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