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Essence of Practice

by Bodhidharma To enter the Great Way there are many paths, but essentially there are only two: by Principle and by Practice. Entering the Way by Principle Entering the Way by Principle means to awaken to the Truth through the doctrine (of zen), with a deep faith that all sentient beings have the same true […]

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Bodhidharma’s Advice To Students of the Way

Bodhidharm then said, I have always admired the former wise ones. I have broadly cultivated all the practices. I have always esteemed the Pure Lands of the Buddhas and looked up to the teachings that have come down to us, as a thirsty man longs for water. Those who have been able to meet Sakyamuni […]