Today’s post is from a guest blogger, Tyler “Okunen” Zaremba. Mr. Zaremba is a BCA member as well as a virtual member of Ekoji. In addition to his involvement in
Read moreHistorical Roots of Non-Dualism in Shin Buddhism
Building Awareness
After purchasing a shiny, new, red car, I suddenly found myself noticing an abundance of red cars. Not because the world had suddenly taken a liking to red cars, but
Read moreWhy We Chant
Chanting has a ritual aspect. Rituals bring our views into alignment with a timeless message by re-enacting events or stories that express the Buddhist teachings. In chanting the sutras, we
Read moreCoping with the Election Results
Let us cease from wrath, and refrain from angry looks. Nor let us be resentful when others differ from us. For all beings have hearts, and each heart has its
Read moreSelf Care Reminders
Have you ever stopped to think about how much you matter? How taking a few precious moments for yourself can transform your entire day? Picture this: you’re sipping a warm
Read moreWhat is Pure Land Buddhism?
Many people ask, “what is Pure Land Buddhism?” Some are even confused on if Pure Land is ‘real Buddhism,’ while others suggest it is a Christian form of Buddhism. In
Read moreSpecial Event & Potluck – October 27th
Join us on October 27th for a special event & potluck! Andi and Dac will officially be inducted as local minister assistants’ for Longmont Buddhist Temple. Please bring a dish
Read moreWhat do Buddhists do each day?
We have our formal ritual aspect of practice which includes chanting daily, and a natural daily practice that develops over time. When you chant and listen deeply to the Dharma,
Read more“We control nothing, but we influence everything.”
Through reading Brian Klaas’s book Fluke, I found the perfect explanation for human life and the Buddhist path. He said, “we control nothing, but we influence everything.” I feel like
Read moreChanging Negative Self-Talk
“Whatever attitudes we habitually use toward ourselves, we will use on others, and whatever attitudes we habitually use toward others, we will use on ourselves.” – Henepola Gunaratana When we
Read moreBuddhist Seminar – Come As You Are
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR SEMINAR! AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO REV. RON! Are you on the mailing list to get notifications of upcoming seminars? Click
Read moreMeditation for the Body, Mind, and Shin Buddhist
Most schools of Buddhism will have some form of meditative practice. It may be silent meditation like in the case of Zen. Other schools it may be movement such as
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