Realms of Animals and Hungry Ghosts – The characteristic emotion of animals is ignorance.
The realm of animals: Animals are not able to reflect on their own situation and to free themselves sustainably from their respective …
Humans – Reincarnation – Enlightenment and Responsibility – Although subject to great suffering, the human world is the most favorable!
The realm of humans: Although subject to great suffering (birth, aging, illness, death, grief, separation), the human world is the most favorable …
Demigods – Demand Equality with the Gods – Jealousy and Resentment – The jealous demigods constantly quarrel with the gods!
The Realm of jealous Demigods: They are also called Titans. The jealous demigods constantly quarrel with the gods and try to take …
The spoiled Gods – Narrow Minded and Pride – They are not free from suffering and death and are still subject to suffering!
The form of existence as gods is not redemption. They too are not free from suffering and death and are still subject …
Hungry Ghost – Greedy, selfish people who have been cursed!
The hungry ghost is a man-eating ghost. Mostly it is the spirits of greedy, selfish people who have been cursed (after death) …
Trinity – Three Jewels – You should take refuge in the three treasures of the Self-Nature!
The ancient Patriarch said, “You should take refuge in the three treasures of the Self-Nature (Trinity).” What is God (the Buddha)? The …
The five hindrances obscure one’s true self and prevent one from introspection!
The five hindrances obscure one’s true self and prevent one from introspection. Sensual desire is opposed to renunciation. Sensual desire is the …
Three Poisons destroy one’s view of one’s own nature and one lives blindly and meaninglessly
The three poisons destroy one’s view of one’s own nature and one lives blindly and meaninglessly. Greed Hate Ignorance Contemplation – Three …
Noble Eightfold Path leads to the Original Self – Meditation
The noble eightfold path leads to the original face. Right Resolve or Intention: contemplation of impermanence, suffering, and non-Self Right Speech: no …
Four Noble Truths show the Way through the gateless Gate!
The four noble truths show the way through the gateless gate. Do not shoot the messenger! The First Noble Truth is …
Swiss Patriarchal Zen Lineage – Zen Tradition
Welcome to the – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. Where the swiss patriarchal zen lineage is reexamined and continued. Meditation – Logos – …
Funeral Speaker – Funeral Service Switzerland
Funeral speaker abbot Reding from the – zen monaster will gladly guide you through the funeral service in Switzerland. Contact us anytime.
Wedding Celebrant Switzerland
As your wedding celebrant in Switzerland, Abbot Reding from the – zen monastery will guide you through the wedding ceremony.
Wedding Speaker – Palazzo Gallio – Lake Como
Your wedding speaker Abbot Reding (Zen monk) will be happy to guide you through your wedding on Lake Como in the Palazzo …
Martial Arts – Meditation – Self Control – Learn to fight, that you don’t have to fight!
In the Zen monasteries, the martial arts were a very important part to protect the monasteries. The monasteries had their own police …
Fasting Retreat – Hypocrite Vegan in Self-Deception trapped in Self-Abuse
The monk who’s been a vegan and been eating only raw vegetables and uncooked grains declared that he would begin a solitary …
God – Without God, there is no individuality and everything is aimless and lost!
Without God, there is no individuality. What are we imitating? If we know what we’re imitating, then we know what kind of …
Equality of Outcome – Equality of Opportunity – Factual Error
Equality of outcome must be clearly distinguished from equal of opportunity. Often, however, we have a factual error. If I don’t understand …
Eating Meat – The war against our own flesh and Body
Why eating meat is important. Welcome to the rustic – Zen Monastery in Switzerland. We eat what is served. Contemplation – Eating …
Meaning of life – literally – We all have the logos (meaning of life), but are we using it properly?
What is the meaning of life? We all have the logos (meaning of life), but are we using it properly? The sword …