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Practice The Dharma As If It Were An Ice Cream Cone – October 2, 1018
Outcomes – April 7, 2012 Meditation
Language, How It Impacts Us – May 26, 2013 Meditation
Language, How It Impacts Us Words are an interesting thing. What I find interesting is not so much the meaning of a word, though that is important too. No, what I find interesting the most is the effect of words on our mind and our attitude in life. An example I offer today is the word ‘failure’. Personally it is a word I try to avoid using because of the potential for harm it can…
Notice That – May 20, 2013 Meditation
Notice That How many of you who are reading this have played around with a to-do list. I know I have. I have tried various systems for managing things that need to get done; some helpful, some not so much. Sometimes I completely abandon all attempts at being organized and wing it. Being organized and efficient is something I do strive for, and in the process I have learned there are some things I can…
Peace Pole Dedication Prayer – May 18, 2013
Peace Pole Dedication China Grove, North Carolina Today I was invited to join with other faith leaders in the community to dedicate a Peace Pole in China Grove, North Carolina. The following is the prayer I offered. “May Peace Prevail On Earth” this is the phrase, which is written on peace poles found all over the world. Today we dedicate this peace pole to stand with other poles as a constant reminder of the wish,…
Determination – April 28, 2013
Spending Founding Day of Nichiren Buddhism in England was a wonderful treat. I am so great full to Rev. Tsukamoto and the London Sangha for allowing me to spend the day commemorating Nichiren chanting Odaimoku at Seicho-ji and the beginning of his unrelenting efforts to spread the teaching of the Lotus Sutra, to Japan and the entire world. Frequently there come times in our lives when we are faced with choices, ones that require a…