Happenings around Myosho-ji, Wonderful Voice Buddhist Temple
Habitual Living Everyday we wake up to a brand new day. It can be somewhat misleading because there will be much about the day that will look and feel like many previous days. The truth is that probably much of the day will be gone through on autopilot. Habits are very efficient when it comes to living. Because we have developed habitual ways of doing things we aren’t required to relearn how to do all…
Ever Deepening Occasionally I am asked questions such as how long will it take me to become enlightened, or if I practice a certain length of time will I be enlightened. Usually these questions come from people not familiar with Buddhism, but sometimes they do come from practitioners. And if it isn’t a question similar to those it is some statement that indicates there is a belief that enlightenment is a terminus point. I usually…
Mind Of Gratitude What would it take, I wonder, to enable you to not be angry? I wonder if there is something that could effectively replace or eliminate all anger from occurring in my mind? It’s an interesting thought. I know for myself, when I am most content or my life seems the most full I am less prone to experiencing or engaging in anger within myself. One way to fill up our lives is…
Birmingham Pledge In 1997 the folks in Birmingham, Alabama created a pledge against prejudice that was hoped to be a grass roots effort to recognize the dignity and worth of every individual.
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