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Sakyo and Shabutsu Dharma Talk – 23 October 2016
Thoughts on why we do this, how you might do it as part of your daily life, what you might do with the finished item. Let us combine both Shakyo and ShaButsu all together here to simplify the response. Also I would like to set aside any discussion of the highly ritualized and formal practice.…
35 Day Practice Day 7
35 Day Practice Day 7 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 76 “Sariputra! With this parable I expounded…..(top of p. 80)…..The stage of avaivartika.” R p. 127 “Shariputra, it is for the sake of all beings….(top of p. 131)….”Will never backslide.” Today we continue reading a bit more of Chapter III. Today’s reading presents me with…
Thus Have I Heard- Dharma Talk – Podcast – June 2, 2019
Thus Have I Heard – Dharma Talk This is the audio recording of the Dharma talk I gave to temple members on the morning of June 2, 2019 on “Thus have I heard” which is the opening phrase of the Lotus Sutra. The material come from the book Important Matters. If you enjoyed this podcast…
the seasons care not if you live to witness their…
the seasons care not if you live to witness their seasonal change “Winter still comes after autumn though you may… goodreads.com/quotes/7484775…
“He spoke in one of the American accents; Lydia co…
“He spoke in one of the American accents; Lydia couldn’t distinguish among them. To her they all sounded dry and … goodreads.com/quotes/7484767…
@ivoryocean that’s a wonderful idea, a letter to t…
@ivoryocean that’s a wonderful idea, a letter to the letter carrier i’m in for that. Thank you for sharing.
@winsinkyfingers I like your “inked mail, not link…
@winsinkyfingers I like your “inked mail, not linked mail” tag at bottom of envelope