Causation Discussion
Causation Discussion ☺️🙏🏼 Brooke: Causation is a system of cause and effect. And that system, it’s not one to one. Many causes create many effects, which create a whole web of causation. Tim: Causation. Every cause has an effect, and every effect is a new cause, and so on. Sifu explained it in quite a
Essence: 1 Heart, 2 Gates
Essence: 1 Heart, 2 Gates 1 Heart There is one eternal heart—no beginning, no end. It’s pure, and in that purity lies true security. 2 Gates The first gate is the Blind Gate. It’s connected to the limitless web of causation and illusion, the “I.” In this gate, we experience all kinds of suffering, but
Spiritual Will – How do we know if we are living in spiritual will or not?
Spiritual Will How do we know if we are living in spiritual will or not? The only way to tell if you are living in spiritual will is through discipline. Intention is just a possibility—the seed is there, but it doesn’t mean it’s growing. However, the possibility is always present. Spiritual will can only become
Dharma Joy Appearing
Dharma Joy Appearing Dharma joy appearing You cannot get dharma joy. Dharma Joy only appears when you let it go. If you think there’s something to be greedy for, you don’t understand Dharma. If you think that there is something to let go, then you don’t truly understand that life is illusion. Observing self-being is
Three Eternal Dharma Truth 三法印 (Three Marks of Existence)
Three Eternal Dharma Truth 三法印 諸行無常 All the appearing forms of dharma are constantly changing. 諸法無我 Change cannot change itself; change comes from others. Because it comes from others, there is no individual self, but it can still appear. That’s why it’s an illusion. 涅槃寂靜 The essence of dharma remains calm and unlimited, cannot be
Dharma Net: The Complete System of Life
In this post: In my Buddhism class on Sunday, Sifu explained the word “Dharma” and how to describe the system of life. He used the phrase “Dharma Net.” To understand the Dharma Net, we will discuss the following: – Dharma as a system for turning blindness into wisdom. – Dharma as encompassing many smaller systems—space,
Poem of Awakening Water Dragon
Poem of Awakening Water Dragon I meditate and become the dragon river No care for any goal, just free to flow Here I am happy to roar and enjoy every amazing step of Sky Zen martial arts roll Collide with the magic rocks, but nothing can stop me go go go Not even Mystical -Time
Two most important relationships in life.
Two most important relationships in life. Without these two wisdoms, an awakened heart will not appear. Relationship with our self – Observing self-being is necessary to become aware of the eternal truth of life. So we can be free from blindness and suffering and wise and kind-hearted to ourselves and others. Relationship with Dharma –
The Art of Meditation in Cultivating True Kindness
The Art of Meditation in Cultivating True Kindness Tai Chi Moving Meditation. It’s not my actual photo, lol. Made with Midjourney. Meditation is just one word, but its meanings seem endless. How can such a simple term be so complex? In our philosophy class, we played a game: Explain meditation without using new
Heart Sutra Summary – Part 1
Heart Sutra Summary – Part 1 Here is the first part of a summary of the Heart Sutra from a master of philosophy and martial arts. I transcribed the philosophy class below. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The Title It’s a philosophy book to help us observe our hearts
Who was Zhang Sanfeng? 張三丰
You need wisdom to train your body properly. The wisdom comes from the history of martial arts, the master Zhang Seng Feng. He was 100 years old when he created Cloud Hands, then Tai Chi Yin and Yang power. He is the number one martial arts legend. He taught using philosophy poems. You live on
Awaken Your Inner Bodhisattva – Exploring the Levels of Consciousness in the Heart Sutra
1. Ego I Only think about self: the desire to survive and continue to survive I and mine 2. Little I Share emotion. Close relative, personal relationship and family karma Help others survive and continue to survive 3. Big I It comes from the big idea: I want to help many people. Usually, they are
Three Types of “I” in Consciousness and Spiritual Growth
1. Causation I: This form of “I“ is created by our consciousness’s unconscious actions. Our consciousness has the ability to initiate actions without full awareness, leading to what is termed the “Causation I.“ These actions accumulate, joining together to form what is known as “Karma I.“ Ultimately, our consciousness becomes entangled in the cycle of