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Article – Why are Christians Turning to Buddhism?
A well-writen article discussing Christianity and Buddhism. A question at the core of my belief is why is there so much bickering and hate in the world, and the view that “my way is better than your way”? Why are views so rigid and thrown in the face of others? Why is it so difficult…
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From the teachings of Dongshan Liangjie…
From the teachings of Dongshan Liangjie when seeing his reflection – Just don’t seek from others, or you will be far estranged from Self. I now go on alone; everywhere I meet It: It now is me; I now am not It. One must understand in this way to merge with thusness.
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Next Step – In Depth Studying
In learning my path and the next steps, the school of Japanese Soto Zen fits with my current beliefs and emerging philosophy, based on my high-level interpretation of these two schools of thought. Tibetan Buddhism Mahayana – Always working and reaching for enlightenment, as an end-goal of sorts. Japanese Buddhism Soto Zen – You are already…