July 2009 « Daily Buddhism

Koan: The Thief Who Became a Disciple

By Brian Schell, on July 20th, 2009%

The Thief Who Became a Disciple

One evening as Shichiri Kojun was reciting sutras a thief with a sharp sword entered, demanding wither his money or his life.

Shichiri told him: “Do not disturb me. You can find the money in that drawer.” Then he resumed his recitation.

A little while afterwards he stopped and called: “Don’t take it . . . → Read More: Koan: The Thief Who Became a Disciple

Koan: Zen in a Beggar’s Life

By Brian Schell, on July 10th, 2009%

Zen in a Beggar’s Life

Tosui was a well-known Zen teacher of his time. He had lived in several temples and taught in various provinces.

The last temple he visited accumulated so many adherents that Tosui told them he was going to quit the lecture business entirely. He advised them to disperse and to go wherever they desired. . . . → Read More: Koan: Zen in a Beggar’s Life

Buddhist Tattoos and Books

By Brian Schell, on July 9th, 2009%

Question:

Hello Brian, Which podcast discusses books that you and others have read? Best of luck with the new job! I miss getting semi daily tweets.

PS- what is a Buddhist opinion on tattoos? Are tattoos considered desecrating to the human body and isn’t the body considered a temple?

Answer:

Thank you, the new job is going well, and I’ve . . . → Read More: Buddhist Tattoos and Books

Learning Non-Materialism

By Brian Schell, on July 8th, 2009%

Question:

I am fairly new to Buddhism, though I have been interested in the Buddhist system of beliefs for many years. I am wondering if you can suggest any practices to help develop non-attachment, particularly in regards to food and material things. Perhaps you have covered this in a previous episode, I have not listened to all . . . → Read More: Learning Non-Materialism

Don’t Fear the Karma

By Brian Schell, on July 7th, 2009%

Question:

I have only recently started listening to your podcast. Listening to it has been part of my seeking of a belief system. I have found it extra-ordinarily difficult to find something to believe in be it spirituality, ideas, people and even myself. Though I know this issue has to do more with my own psychology then . . . → Read More: Don’t Fear the Karma