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Differences – Simile of Herbs – Lotus Sutra – January 4, 2020
“Suppose the various trees and grasses… including herbs growing in the thickets, forests, mountains, ravines, and valleys, on the ground, and by the rivers – All these plants being different in names and forms – Were covered with a dark cloud, and then watered by a rainfall at the same time. “ Simile of Herbs…
Day 1 – Fugen/Universal Sage Bodhisattva Retreat – Practice – July 1, 2019
“Moreover, knowing well the abilities, natures, and desires of all with incantations and unobstructed eloquence, the obediently and skillfully turn the Dharma Wheel of the Buddhas. First, they have small drops of moisture fall to dampen the dust of desire, and by opening the gateway of nirvana, fanning the wind of liberation, and ridding themselves…
Building a Sangha – Dharma Talk Given in Raleigh, NC July 31, 2011
Building a Sangha – Dharma Talk Given in Raleigh, NC July 31, 2011 This post has been edited some from the original to remove names of individuals. Good morning! I would like to thank all the folks here in Raleigh for a wonderful weekend. Last night we spent time together with families and fiends who…
Train Trip to Seattle Montana and Washington State – May 16, 2019
Last leg of the train trip to Seattle went through some beautiful scenery especially Glacier National Park and through northern Washington.
North Dakota and Montana – Train Trip to Seattle – May 15, 2019
Earlier in the day we traveled through North Dakota and now we are in Montana. Tonight we will go through Idaho and then on in to Washington state. Tomorrow I arrive in Seattle, WAHere are some phots I hope you enjoy them.
Train Trip – Photos – May 14, 2019
Mail Chimp Changes to the App I Use – General Information – May 14, 2019
As some of you know I use Mail Chimp to manage the mail subscriber list. I just received an email that was a hit confusing. Since I’m traveling right now I can’t delve deep into these changes. What I read concerns me with regard to sending email to people who have not asked to be a subscriber of my blog. I will do my best to ensure that no one receives email other than those…