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BUDDHA DIRECTED HIS DISCIPLES TO LECTURE:

1. In ordinary lectures make them gradual

a. avoid giving too much information (don't scare them away)

b. supply elementary tenets and practices of the Dharma

2. Observe sequence in creaing a theme

a. undisciplined and undeveloped powers developed in stages

b. alms giving, moral precepts, heavens, desire

c. suffering and removal of suffering

3. Use words of compassion

a. analyze audience by putting questions to them / answer their questions

b. use parables, fables, life experiences to be sweet and effective

c. be a spiritual trainer

4. Avoid irrelevant matters

a. watch conduct and character for problems

b. correct weaknesses by suitable advice

c. supply criticisms and siciplinary practices / exactly

5. Make speeches free from caustic remarks against others

a. remove sloth and indifference

b. inspire diligence and perfection

Teacher = Shifu

System = Dharma

Sect + Teachings = Sangha

Tathagata = how Buddha referred to himself "TATHA" = there, "AGATA = arrived "GATA" = gone

Zhen Shen-Lang,  November 9, 2002

  
  Buddha Zhen Shen-Lang
  Patriarch, Shaolin Zen

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