What do I tell my Christian friends and classmates? Dear Adrian, The other day you asked a very important question while you were here at the temple. You actually asked several questions all wrapped up in one giant bugaboo of a difficult problem question. But you know, the question you asked is the same one grown-ups ask and deal with all the time. It is a question so troublesome and one that does not have…
As part of the New Year celebrations I was asked to do a service for refugees from Bhutan and their Buddhist community. There were over 200 people present to receive special New Year blessings and specially prepared amulets for their protection and good fortune in this New Year. Most of those present have been in the USA less than one year. They have undergone many struggles in this past year. I received a report that…
The audio file podcast is the telling of the story found in the Lotus Sutra Chapter 27 about a king his wife and their two sons. The king did not practice Buddhism, however his sons did. The two sons wished to convert their father to Buddhism. This story tells of the importance our actions have in helping others understand Buddhism. I hope you enjoy the story. I’ll admit I am not the best storyteller, perhaps…
Dharma Talk – December 12, 2010 – Jodo-e Commemorating the Enlightenment of the Buddha Good morning everyone. Thank you all for being here today to commemorate the Enlightenment of the Buddha, called Jodo-e in Japanese. Roughly 3000 years ago a young man, a prince who had lived a life of luxury and comfort took it upon himself to find a way to enable every person to overcome the sufferings of life. According to legend he…
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