Here will be posted Dharma Talks given after services usually given on Sunday’s.
Inevitability of Quitting How do you stay focused on a long-term objective? What is your strategy? Without some work on your part it is almost inevitable that you will quit practicing Buddhism. It is the rare person who can continue to practice over the long haul, the course of a lifetime. This is not unique to Buddhist practice, it occurs in many aspects of life; exercise, dieting, changing habits, being organized, you name it.
Birth of Buddha Hanamatsuri – Flower Festival Today we celebrate the birth of the Buddha. In different cultures and locations it is celebrated at different times. There are numerous stories that have been told regarding the birth of the Buddha, almost certainly apocryphal. We don’t know for certain the exact day. We are reasonably certain though that the mother of Buddha died at childbirth and the Buddha was raised by his aunt. We are also…
Outcomes I have been doing a lot of driving lately, and will be doing even more over the next few months. I set out in my car with a clear destination in mind, a route planned out, a length of stay, a purpose for the trip; all of the details are worked out so upon completion I’ll know I am finished and whether or not I accomplished what I wanted. Some of my trips will…
Wondrous Things As we practice Buddhism and begin to see changes in our lives we frequently have the desire to influence others to also practice Buddhism. We are certain the happiness we experience can be beneficial to our friends or family members. Sometimes we are successful in sharing; yet often we are not. Convincing our closest friends or our family members to embrace Buddhist practice is perhaps one of the most difficult practices. In some…
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