Wait With One Mind – February 23, 2014 Dharma Talk

“The good omen I see now is like that of old. This is an expedient employed by the Buddhas. The present Buddha is also emitting a ray of light In order to reveal the truth of the reality of all things. Manjusri said to the multitude. All of you, know this, join your hands together, And wait with one mind! The Buddha will send the rain of the Dharma And satisfy those who seek enlightenment.”…

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Peaceful Practices #3 – February 18, 2014 Meditation (With Portuguese Translation)

Portuguese translation appears after the English “…should not nurse jealousy against others, or flatter or deceive them. He should not despise those who study the Way to Buddhahood in any way. He should not speak ill of them or try to point out their faults….He should not disturb or perplex them by saying to them, ‘You are far from enlightenment. You cannot obtain the knowledge of the equality and differences of all things because you…

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Buddhism and Money #2 – February 13, 2014

How did the Money Meditation go for you? Did you notice things about yourself you may not have been aware of before? Did you notice anything about money you had not considered before? Did you find your relationship with the pieces of paper change any? Perhaps nothing changed for you. There is no right or wrong here, there just is your awareness of yourself that is the most crucial thing. Ponder this for a moment…

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Peaceful Practices #2 – February 11, 2014 Meditation (With Portuguese, French & Italian Translation)

Portuguese, French, and Italian translations appears after English The Bodhisattva should wish To make all living beings peaceful, And then expound the Dharma to them. He should make a seat in a pure place, Apply ointment to his skin, Wash dirt and dust off himself, Wear a new and undefiled robe, Clean himself within and without, Sit on the seat of the Dharma peacefully, And then expound the Dharma in answer to questions. Lotus Sutra,…

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