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Polishing Gems – June 13, 2012 Meditation
Polishing Gems The area of North Carolina around Charlotte is rich in gems and there are many active gem mines where as an amateur you visit and actually mine for gems yourself. There is even a town called Hiddenite. One of the largest gem quality emeralds was discovered in North Carolina in 2009 and is…
Matsubagayatsu Persecution – Dharma Talk – August 27, 2019
(Dedicated to members practicing in Argentina) Today, the day I am writing this, is August 27, 2019, the anniversary of the Matsubagayatsu persecution endured by Nichiren Shonin. It was during this event when thousands of lay believers of the Nembutsu-only school were incited to riot by their clergy with the tacit approval of the government. …
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…
Just finished reading “Century Rain” by Alastair Reynolds. Very good story if you like SF. Now time to go to sleep.
Took the pup for a nice long walk, she is tuckered out asleep at my feet. Listening to Prarie Home Companion.
Spending a very relaxing day with the puppy and reading some as well as a few minor projects. The sun is trying to poke out from behind clouds.
Fire in house two doors down. Firetrucks just leaving.