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    LIVING by VOW: Verse to Open Sutra - pp 249-256 (END)

    Dear All Vowers,

    We now come to the end of the book which, fittingly, is the Verse to begin! It is a short chapter of only 7 pages, but very rich. Take it slowly this week.

    Any reflections on the chapter, or on the book as a whole?

    I point out the emphasis throughout the chapter (and the book) on going higher and deeper to that which is right here, and trying to fathom and understand that which is ultimately beyond measure because boundless!

    One comment I will drop in on some Buddhist terminology which is often confusing to folks: Dharma.

    Dharma can have three meanings, all of which appear in this chapter. Basically, Dharma is (1) The Buddha's Teachings about Reality, (2) Reality itself and (3) each individual thing and phenomenon within Reality (this last sometimes indicated as lower case "dharma(s).") You sometimes have to judge from context which is meant.

    In any case, now we close this lovely book.

    Next time, we will returning with a few more Koans of the Book of Equanimity/Serenity.

    Gassho, Jundo

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    Last edited by Jundo; 05-27-2018 at 01:50 PM.
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