In my Soto (actually Maezumi lineage so mixed ( training Dharma is taught as reality.
The third Bodhisatva vow being Reality is boundless, I vow to perceive it. Thanks, --Chris 301-270-6524 On Feb 21, 2013 4:29 PM, "Joe" <[email protected]> wrote: > Salik, > > Hang around if you can, the water's usually fine. Unless you're just > headed off to work at this hour, or something. Another Sufi pair of wings > is most welcome. > > Pls. take good care of yourself! > > Aloha; Salam, > > --Joe > > > "salik888" <novelidea8@...> wrote: > > > > Joe > > > > Agreed, the word Dharma is at best introductory, a basic perception . . . > > > > I don't have time to look for it, maybe someone has it at their disposal > the zen story about rivers and mountains being mountains, then rivers and > mountains not being mountains, and then rivers and mountains being > mountains. > > > > As said I am headed out the door, duty calls . . . > > > > But most importantly, both Bill and you are urging strong practice. > > > > On another post someone took Bill to task, jokingly I am sure, for only > practicing a certain amount of time. Some people don't need to meditate a > great deal. Some, it is written, for I have not witnessed it, move quickly > into samadhi. Although most do not. I certainly do not. I schlogg away at > it like an Ozarkian turnip eater just off the wagon. > > > > I like that, strong practice . . . > > > > /\ > > > > zendervish > > > > --- In [email protected], "Joe" <desert_woodworker@> wrote: > > > > > > Salik, > > > > > > I think in the orthodox understanding of the usage in the Soto sect > you mention it, the meaning of Dharma in "Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha" is > the Teaching of the Buddha, which Bill! shows as def. #3 from the > dictionary contents placed online for access. > > > > > > Of course we can understand it as we like when we practice, it's > impossible to limit it by making it narrower, and impossible to make it too > broad, for practice purposes. When we awaken, it will be clear as ICE what > it means. > > > > > > The definition is a calling card. We must call the number to reach > the party we want. Or better, make our way to the address and have a visit > in person. > > > > > > Strong practice, > > > > > > --Joe > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are > reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
