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Contemplating Disease – Part 8a – Religious Ideation – September 17, 2018
Skateboarding – June 21, 2012 Meditation
Rich Man and His Son – Lotus Sutra Parable Dharma Talk – February 13, 2011
This Dharma talk was recorded live at the conclusion of morning service on February 13, 2011. The talk consists of the retelling of the parable found within the Lotus Sutra about the rich man and his poor son. The important message here being that through the mercy of the Buddha we are raised up in our condition of life and given a priceless treasure that we did not ask for not did we realize we…
Comparison of Lotus Sutra Translations
Which Translation of the Lotus Sutra Should I Get? Frequently folks ask me which translation of the Lotus Sutra they should get. You would think this would be a fairly easy, straight-forward question to answer, yet it is not, for a variety of reasons. Different people have different reasons for wanting to read the Lotus Sutra. There may also be other factors that may play into a person’s choices such as budget, availability, accessibility and…
What do I tell my Christian classmates and friends? – Part 1
What do I tell my Christian friends and classmates? Dear Adrian, The other day you asked a very important question while you were here at the temple. You actually asked several questions all wrapped up in one giant bugaboo of a difficult problem question. But you know, the question you asked is the same one grown-ups ask and deal with all the time. It is a question so troublesome and one that does not have…
New Year Blessing for Refugee Bhutanese Buddhist Community
As part of the New Year celebrations I was asked to do a service for refugees from Bhutan and their Buddhist community. There were over 200 people present to receive special New Year blessings and specially prepared amulets for their protection and good fortune in this New Year. Most of those present have been in the USA less than one year. They have undergone many struggles in this past year. I received a report that…