263 – Ten Fields of Zen, Field Two (1 of 3) – Zazen: Our Total Response to Life
This is the third episode in my Ten Fields of Zen Practice series, beginning my discussion of the second field of practice, Zazen, our “Total Response to Life.” In some ways, this is the most challenging chapter to write because so much can be said about Zazen. By its nature, Zazen is difficult – if not impossible – to describe in a completely satisfying way. It also is profound and has infinitely many aspects, so what do you choose to say about it in one chapter? I hope you will find the approach I have chosen to take useful.
262 – El Valor, Cuidado y Alimentación de las Amistades del Dharma – Parte 2
Category: Práctica Budista ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 262 Haz click para leer el Episodio 261 La famosa frase del Buda “amistad admirable”, o lo que yo llamo amistad del Dharma, es la...
262 – The Value, Care, and Feeding of Dharma Friendships – Part 2
The Buddha famously said “admirable friendship,” or what I’m calling Dharma friendship, is the entirety of the holy life. In the last episode, I discussed the value and nature of personal Dharma friendships. In this episode, I talk about what makes a good Dharma friendship and offer some practical ideas about how to find, form, and maintain such relationships.
261 – El Valor, Cuidado y Alimentación de las Amistades del Dharma – Parte 1
Category: Práctica Budista ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 261 El Buda dijo la famosa frase que la “amistad admirable”, o lo que yo llamo amistad del Dharma, es la totalidad de la vida santa. En...
261 – The Value, Care, and Feeding of Dharma Friendships – Part 1
The Buddha famously said the “admirable friendship,” or what I’m calling Dharma friendship, is the entirety of the holy life. In this episode, I discuss the value and nature of personal Dharma friendships. In Part 2, I will talk about what makes a good Dharma friendship and offer some practical ideas about how to find, form, and maintain such relationships.
260 – Diez Campos de la Práctica Zen Capítulo Dos: Bodhicitta, La Mente que Busca el Camino
Category: Práctica Budista, Diez Campos de Práctica Zen ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 260 Este episodio sobre Bodhicitta, o Mente que busca el camino, es el capítulo dos de mi libro Los diez...
260 – Ten Fields of Zen, Field One – Bodhicitta: Way-Seeking Mind
This episode on Bodhicitta, or Way-Seeking Mind, is chapter two of my book The Ten Fields of Zen Practice: A Primer for Practitioners.” Bodhicitta is the first Field of practice because without it we never even begin practice, and, if we don’t nurture and sustain it, our practice will wither and die. I discuss the first arising of Bodhicitta, its function, how to cultivate it, and its profound nature.
259 – Diez Campos de la Práctica Zen Capítulo Uno: ¿Qué Es la Práctica Zen?
Category: Práctica Budista ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 259 En este capítulo introductorio a mi libro, Los Diez Campos de la Práctica Zen: Manual Básico para Practicantes, analizo la...
259 – Ten Fields of Zen, Introduction – What Is Zen Practice?
In this introductory chapter to my book, “The Ten Fields of Zen Practice: A Primer for Practitioners,” I discuss the nature of practice and “progress” on the path of practice. I then introduce the Ten Fields, and the rest of the book will consist of a chapter on each of the Fields.
258 – Una Realidad, Muchas Descripciones Parte 6: Las Dos Verdades, Absoluta y Relativa 2
Category: Enseñanzas Budistas ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 258 Leer / Escuchar la Parte 5 La enseñanza de las Dos Verdades es otra descripción clásica Chan/Zen de la Realidad con R...
258 – One Reality, Many Descriptions Part 4: The Two Truths of Absolute and Relative 2
The Two Truths teaching is another classic Chan/Zen description of Reality-with-a-Capital-R. Reality has two aspects, often called relative and absolute. I call them the “dependent dimension” and the “independent dimension.” I describe this teaching and discuss why it is so important to our practice.
257 – Una Realidad, Muchas Descripciones Parte 5: Las Dos Verdades, Absoluta y Relativa 1
Category: Enseñanzas Budistas ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 257 La enseñanza de las Dos Verdades es otra descripción clásica Chan/Zen de la Realidad con R mayúscula. La...
257 – One Reality, Many Descriptions Part 4: The Two Truths of Absolute and Relative 1
The Two Truths teaching is another classic Chan/Zen description of Reality-with-a-Capital-R. Reality has two aspects, often called relative and absolute. I call them the “dependent dimension” and the “independent dimension.” I describe this teaching and discuss why it is so important to our practice.
256 – Realiza tu Propia Práctica: Traslación Espiritual Versus Transformación
Category: Práctica Budista, Enseñanzas Budistas ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 256 Una forma de enmarcar nuestra práctica es decir que tiene un aspecto de “traslación” y un...
256 – Do Your Own Practice: Spiritual Translation Versus Transformation
One way to frame our practice is to say it has a “translation” aspect and a “transformation” aspect. Translation means to apply Buddhist teachings and practice to our life to free self and other from suffering, and live with greater wisdom and compassion. Transformation means to seek transcendence of the self and all of its limited views through a relentless process of inquiry, for the sake of an even more profound and stable liberation. I discuss how each aspect is valuable, how they differ, and clarifying what you want out of your own spiritual path.
255 – La Medicina del Vacío al Presenciar el Sufrimiento y la Injusticia
Category: Práctica Budista, Enseñanzas Budistas ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 255 Cuando somos testigos –o experimentamos– sufrimiento o injusticia, la medicina del vacío puede...
255 – The Medicine of Emptiness When Witnessing Suffering and Injustice
When we witness – or experience – suffering or injustice, the medicine of emptiness can give us strength and equanimity. It should also increase our compassion, allowing us to be open, sensitive, and responsive without getting overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, fear, anger, or hatred. I talk about what the “medicine of emptiness” is – and isn’t – and how to access it.
254 – Practica Todos y Cada Uno de los Momentos – Parte 2
Category: Práctica Budista ~ Translator: Claudio Sabogal Click here for audio + English version of Episode 254 La vida cotidiana nos brinda innumerables oportunidades para el “trabajo del despertar”. Hablo de formas de practicar todos y...
254 – Practice is How You Live Each and Every Moment – Part 2
Everyday life gives us countless opportunities for “awakening work.” I discuss ways to practice each and every moment in order to awaken to the truth of Dukkha and the ending of Dukkha, and to the truth Emptiness. In Part 3 I will talk about how we can similarly work on a direct, personal experiences of Suchness, Buddha-Nature, and the Two Truths (absolute and relative) in the midst of our daily lives.
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