…became one of Shakyamuni’s disciples. CHIDORON, or Daichidoron (J), Ta-chih-tu-lun (C), the Mahaprajnaparamita-shastra (S). Discourses on the Great Wisdom Scriptures written by the Buddhist Ancestor Nagyaarajyuna. It was translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by Kumarajiva and is studied by many churches of Mahayana Buddhism. CHIEF JUNIOR, Shusosho (J). A trainee selected by the Abbot for a training term of one hundred days to lead all trainees in…
…-49. ↩ OBC temples and affiliated meditation groups worldwide are shown on www.obcon.org/temps.html . There may also be newer meditation groups in formation which are not on this list, so it may be worth your contacting your nearest temple for further information if none of these are close to you. ↩ For example there is a range of talks given by monks of the Order on www.obcon.org/Dhrmatlk/Dharma Talks.htm, from Shasta Abbey in North America on ww…
…her publications from the OBC, and is available at various online booksellers. To read more about general Buddhism see Basic Buddhist Concepts by Kogen Mizuno, (available at various online booksellers) or The Buddha And His Teachings by Narada Thera (available in pdf form here and at various online booksellers). …
…ntial. For this is our true wish. When we are willing to patiently pay the price without counting the cost, we are undoubtedly helped. Myriad feelings may arise, and being human, we have a tendency to try to externalise our pain and longing in a search for comfort outside of ourselves. The consequence is disarray of body and mind. Saying “yes” to the Eternal is not just about saying “yes” to all that is bright and light, but also “yes” to all that…