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Dharma Dictionary - Nibbida

Fall Issue 2003

Free from Mind, Discrimination and Consciousness
An interview with Master Sheng Yen on the development of Ch'an and the practice of silent illumination.

There Is No "I" Who Is Sitting
Master Sheng Yen teaches the technique of silent illumination.

Celibacy and the Awareness of Sexuality
Ajahn Thanasanti explains why practicing celibacy is one of the best ways to experience and understand our sexuality.

Forum: Working with Sense Pleasures
Mel Weitsman, Miranda Shaw, Bhante Walpola Piyananda and Reginald Ray discuss different approaches to sensuality, attachment and renunciation. With teachings by S.N. Goenka, Jakusho Kwong Roshi and The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

America Has Zen All the Time
Teachings and poems by Nyogen Senzaki, a pioneer of Zen in America.

The Complete Practice
Pamela White completes eight cycles of the intense purification practice known as nyoungne, and finds it a joyous experience.

Emptiness / Buddhanature
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche on the debate over which is the final principle of enlightenment.

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