Ocean Mind Sangha Vanessa Zuisei Goddard
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- Religion & Spirituality
A collection of dharma talks by Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, Guiding Teacher at Ocean Mind Sangha.
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Being Satisfied
The Second Bodhisattva Vow, aka the Buddhist go-to guide to a rich and
fulfilling life. -
On Living by Vow
Keep your spiritual practice alive and strong—to vow is a powerful daily
practice, and it is essential for lay Zen practitioners. -
Saving All Sentient Beings: The First Bodhisattva Vow Redux
On the first bodhisattva vow—sentient beings are numberless, I vow to save
them or what it means to love, even when it is difficult to do so -
Attaining the Buddha Way: The Fourth Bodhisattva Vow Redux
On the fourth bodhisattva vow—the buddha way is unattainable, I vow to
attain it, and its relationship to the three doors of karma -
Mastering the Dharmas: The Third Vow Redux
The third bodhisattva vow—the dharmas are boundless, I vow to master them
—speaks of the importance of letting everything in our lives teach us. -
Sloth and Torpor
Sloth and torpor is a subtle turning away of our vows, but we can always
return and re-engage with what is most important to us.