Good Practice for Beginners

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[Jikan]

I'm posting this for the benefit of new people who may be on the lookout for an accessible practice to try.

In our school of Buddhism (Tendai), we contemplate the teachings in a structured way.  This is not the same as study or analysis.  It is more like a guided meditation.  I have been posting selections of teachings that are appropriate for contemplation, with instructions on how to do this practice, at our blog (see links below).  If this practice resonates with you or if you have any questions, I'm available to lend a hand through PM here at FreeSangha or by email at JikanAnderson at gmail.com.

How-to on contemplation:

http://dctendai.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-we-practice-contemplation.html


Contemplations to try:

http://dctendai.blogspot.com/search/label/Contemplation


Most important thing:  take it slow, lead with the heart, and let it sink in the bones. 

I hope this is helpful.

[humanitas]

I love that line!!!

"Most important thing:  take it slow, lead with the heart, and let it sink in the bones." 

is that a Jikan-original?  If yes, can I quote it?


Ogyen.

[Jikan]

<blushing>

Yes, I must take responsibility for that one.  Glad you liked it.

[heybai]

Most important thing:  take it slow, lead with the heart, and let it sink in the bones.  

Practice is somewhat easier if one dons the traditional DC Ten-dye --

[Jikan]

 

love it !

signed,
native Portlander

[catmoon]

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[heybai]

It's a beauty, for sure, but now I think I've hijacked Jikan's thread with a silly pun.   

[Jikan]

OMG MUST HAVE T-SHIRT GIMME GIMME GIMME

<checks the breeze>

Feel a contemplation on equanimity coming, or is it just me?