March 2009 « Daily Buddhism

How Can I Desire Enlightenment?

By Brian Schell, on March 26th, 2009%

Question:

Isn’t trying to reach enlightenment a form of desire? Wouldn’t it therefore contradict the second Noble Truth, and trying to reach it bring suffering?

Answer:

Just to to refresh everyone’s memories, the second Noble Truth says that, “suffering is caused by attachment to desire.” It is also sometimes expanded to include irrational desire or grasping.

The problem isn’t exactly . . . → Read More: How Can I Desire Enlightenment?

Koan: No Water, No Moon

By Brian Schell, on March 25th, 2009%

When the nun Chiyono studied Zen under Bukko of Engaku she was unable to attain the fruits of meditation for a long time.

At last one moonlit night she was carrying water in an old pail bound with bamboo. The bamboo broke and the bottom fell out of the pail, and at that moment Chiyono was set . . . → Read More: Koan: No Water, No Moon

Guest Post: Shin Buddhism, by Jeff Wilson

By Brian Schell, on March 24th, 2009%

A couple of weeks ago, I put up a guest post discussing Nichiren Buddhism from the point of view of a practitioner of that sect. This week is a similar to that, but this time, our guest will discuss Shin Buddhism.If you would like to write a short essay or article explaining “your” version of Buddhism, . . . → Read More: Guest Post: Shin Buddhism, by Jeff Wilson

He Made Me So Angry That I…

By Brian Schell, on March 23rd, 2009%

Question:

My question has to do with anger in the Buddhist practice. One of the main reasons why I turned to Buddhism is to get better control of myself. I have been genetically cursed with a hot temper. I have been attempting to learn to control it all my life and I thought perhaps Buddhism may help . . . → Read More: He Made Me So Angry That I…

Weekly Buddhism Issue #24

By Brian Schell, on March 22nd, 2009%

Issue #24 ($1.25)

Contents of This Issue:

Hinduism & Buddhism
Book: The Way of Korean Zen
Koan: A Calling Card
Koan: Preaching from the Third Seat
Does Nirvana Mean Death for the Earth?
Compassion vs. Pity

12 Pages. With reader comments on most articles. Buy it now . . . → Read More: Weekly Buddhism Issue #24