Bodhisattvas From Underground

When the Bodhisattvas from beneath the ground make their appearance as told in Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sutra one of the first things they do is to greet the Buddha, enquire about his well-being, and ask how the teachings he is engaged in our progressing.  This is in marked contrast to how others had approached the Buddha, those Bodhisattvas in the provisional part of the Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattvas in preceding chapters, where people asked…

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Charlotte Gay Pride – 2009

What a weekend just wrapped up.  There are hundreds of positive words that could be used to describe the events of Pride here in Charlotte this year.  Joy and Happiness are two that come to mind most immediately.  Yes success, victory, wonderful and so forth could also be used, however, I think joy is the one I like the best. There was so much joy this past weekend.  Folks were out and OUT being themselves…

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