The truths that the Buddha
taught are something anyone can measure against their ordinary experience. Buddha said simply, " I teach
suffering and the end of suffering." Asked whether he was a god, a man or something else, he replied,
"I am awake."
What
is Zen?
A special
transmission outside the [orthodox] teaching, nondependence on [sacred] writings, direct pointing [to the] human heart/mind.
The placement of supreme emphasis on self- power towards the realization of the ideal of enlightenment, (realization of [one's
own] Buddha Nature). - Bodhidharma Transmission is said to have started at Vulture Peak Mountain as the
Buddha was surrounded by a great host of disciples, when he picked up and held a single flower to the crowd without speaking.
Only one disciple understood and smiled.
- From the Shambhala Dictionary
of Buddhism and Zen
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The Five Buddhist Precepts are commitments to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication. Undertaking
the five precepts is part of both lay Buddhist initiation and regular lay Buddhist devotional practices.
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Mansfield Zen Centeris a place where Zen Buddhism is honored and is lead by an ordained Lay Zen Buddhist and is an urban
apartment Zendo and is a nontraditional Soto Zen Center. SHUNRYU SUZUKI - ROSHI author of Zen Mind, Beginners Mind and founder of San Francisco Zen Center is my inspiration. Four of
my former teachers were in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. My intentionis
to provide support for practicing Zen Buddhists as well as beginners and people who have no sangha who are interested
and willing to form a commitment to practice Zen Buddhism here in Mansfield, Ohio and on the
world wide web and on MySpace and Facebook. I hope you will join me. By communication, zazen (sitting meditation) and
Buddhist study, the Sangha (Buddhist community) will become stronger as we practice in the Mahayana way for the good of all sentient beings. I also want to
educate the public and expand knowledge of Zen Buddhism in the Mansfield area by inviting guest teachers and speakers
when available. Please contact me if you are a Buddhist teacher and would like to speak
at MZC or would like to become our resident teacher. I would also love to here any feedback and comments people
have about this web site or, sign up! Form for MZC Newsletter is above. Zazen instruction is at MZC 1568 Lexington
Ave. and is by appointment only. Regular group zazen is fouthcoming as soon as I get enough people signed up. MZC
Newsletter will resume then also.
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You can support Mansfield Zen Center by buying from this link for Movies Unlimited:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...And Spring (Bom Yeoreum Gaeul Gyeoul Geurigo Bom) [DVD](2003) DVD Powerful
and thought-provoking Korean drama examines the triumphs and tragedies of existence. Through five seasonal segments--each
representing a stage in the life of a Buddhist monk--issues of innocence, desire, lust, evil, atonement, enlightenment, and
rebirth are explored. Oh Yeong-su, Kim Ki-duk, Kim Young-min star. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Korean Dolby
Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French. Enlightenment Guaranteed [DVD](2001) DVD From Doris Dorrie ("Men...") comes this
spiritual comedy about two brothers whose lives are on a downward spiral. Seeking some sort of connection
to the world and themselves, they travel to a Zen monastery near Tokyo, but before getting there, they find
themselves lost and broke in Tokyo's neon jungle. Will the siblings reach their goal and be able to leave their fractured
past behind them? With Uwe Ochsenknecht and Gustav-Peter Wohler. 105 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: German
Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; interview.
The Five Buddhist Precepts are commitments to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication. Undertaking
the five precepts is part of both lay Buddhist initiation and regular lay Buddhist devotional practices.
