When you hear such a teaching, you can’t figure out what it really means, because it’s talking in the way of Dhamma, not in the ordinary sense…
Buddhism
Sound of One Hand
Just a few of the fantastic paintings and calligraphy by Zen Master Hakuin at the The Sound of One Hand Gallery, Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017. October 1, 2010–January 16, 2011
Transcending Techniques, by Diana St Ruth
Descriptions are merely devices or skilful means for awakening, but they are not the reality itself; they are just hints: Let’s look at it this way…
Kalachakra mandala created by Losang Samten
Short film (7mins) the making of a Kalachakra mandala.
Cutting off the bull’s horns, by Trevor Leggett.
We go round looking for opportunities, trying to create opportunities, so we can bring out the big gun. But actually people somehow get an instinct for not getting in front of a big gun, even though it may be hidden in the bushes…
Compassion is catching by Trevor Leggett
“Yes, the compassion ration certainly went up and up, didn’t it?” agreed the priest. “My own teacher used to say that Compassion is catching.”
This pagoda is an orphanage, by John Martone
The pagoda did not start out as an orphanage. It became one over time, by default. This was a place to leave children. Soon it became a place to leave…
Son master Chinul
Sentient beings deceive themselves through their own actions. They themselves perceive that “this is an ordinary man,” “this is a saint,” “this is oneself,” “this is someone else,”…
Buddhism now 