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    The Ninety-fourth of 108 Gates Of Dharma Illumination

    94) The Ninety-fourth Gate: The four elements of sociability

    The four elements of sociability are a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with them] we accept all living beings and, after we have attained [the truth of] bodhi, we bestow the Dharma upon all living beings. (Nishijima/Cross)

    The four methods of guidance are a gate of realizing dharma; they include all sentient beings, help them to be enlightened, and offer them dharma. (Tanahashi)

    Gate Gatha:
    May we, together with all buddhas;
    Cultivate the four elements of sociability
    That we may be a light unto all beings

    Reflection Prompts:
    1. What are the four elements of Sociability (hint) *

    2. How do they assist in accepting all living beings

    3. Write a new Gate Gatha.

    Capping Verse:
    True practice begins
    The moment
    We rise from our seat

    * Shobogenzo Fasc. 45(Nishijima-Cross); Fasc. 46(Tanahashi)

    gassho, Shokai
    stlah
    Last edited by Shokai; 03-25-2023 at 01:20 AM.
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    gassho, Shokai

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    aprapti


    sat

    hobo kore dojo / 歩歩是道場 / step, step, there is my place of practice

    Aprāpti (अप्राप्ति) non-attainment

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    Thank you Shokai

    1. What are the four elements of Sociability

    From the Nishijima/Cross translation of Shobogenzo

    “ The four are dāna, free giving; priya-akhyana, kind speech; artha-carya, helpful conduct; and samana-arthata, identity of purpose, or co-operation. “

    2. How do they assist in accepting all living beings

    I think they are all aspects of generosity…. Giving of ourselves to others through our words, thoughts, and actions. By seeing beyond ourselves and to all beings

    3. Write a new Gate Gatha.

    May we, together with all buddhas;
    Practice the four elements of sociability
    So that we benefit all beings



    Tairin
    Sat today and lah
    泰林 - Tai Rin - Peaceful Woods

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