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Contemplating Disease – Cessation – Part 13a – January 15, 2019
New Year at the Temple Update – December 30, 2019
Unexpectedly I am back in the hospital again. They informed me this morning 12/29/2019 that they discover some nasty infection in my blood and lungs. They admitted me to the hospital to be given antibiotics by IV. I don’t know how long I’ll be here however it is likely to be several days. Because of being in the hospital again and the uncertainty of how long I will be here I need to cancel all…
2020 New Year’s Services at the Temple – December 29, 2019
First off let me wish you all an early happy New Year! I hope this year is a year full of abundance of resources for the surprises and unknowns that may occur in the days ahead. I always like to pray for resources for folks as this allows for the space for just the right solution to occur. A simple prayer for good health while certainly a good prayer may not be the best prayer. …
Update – Health – December 29, 2019
Greetings to everyone. I hope that as you read this you are in good spirits and health. As many may know I have been through a tough patch of health related crises. I’ll give you a rundown as well as update you with how things stand currently. Also I want to invite you to join with me for the New Year celebrations here at the temple and I’ll give you a rough outline of what…
Joy – End Meditation Chapter II and Begin Meditation Chapter III – Friday 15, November, 2019
The transition from Chapter II to Chapter III in the Lotus Sutra is a precious gift in that one chapter ends with a theme and the next chapter conveniently picks up that theme. It doesn’t always present us with those smooth transitional moments. I wonder though if others give it much thought. It’s hard to tell what one writer will find interesting and of value in their creation. The idea of Joy being an important…