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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

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Does Nirvana Mean Death to Everything?

By Brian Schell, on March 19th, 2009%

Question:

I have a question and am hoping you may have some comments: What happens to Earth when all beings reach Nirvana? If all beings progress to enlightenment, then they won’t be coming back, right? If so, then the Earth dies… everything from us to krill would be gone, at least physically. I don’t see that this . . . → Read More: Does Nirvana Mean Death to Everything?

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