“As you encounter people in daily life, say to yourself, ‘feeling beings.’ Let this phrase be an empathetic reminder that others’ feelings— their joys and their sorrows—-are as vivid and
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Batman & Buddhism
“Our scars can destroy us, even after the physical wounds have healed. But if we survive them, they can transform us. They can give us the power to endure and
Read moreVisiting Longmont Buddhist Temple – A Quick Start Guide
Coming to the temple the first time can be a little nerve wracking especially when it’s all very new. Here are a few pointers to make the first visit easier.
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You ever have those moments in life where you feel like happiness and peace just aren’t within your grasp? Or maybe you have them but they’re far and few in
Read moreFloating on Faith (A Buddhist Interpretation of Faith)
I love the water. One of the reasons we picked our house was because the neighborhood had a pool. When my son was little, we went to the pool almost
Read moreDiscussion seminar with Rev. Lynn Sugiyama
WHAT: Discussion seminar with Rev. Lynn Sugiyama TOPIC: What does the Pure Land mean to us? Who is the Amida Buddha and how does this define Pure Land Buddhism?
Read moreGomonshu-sama’s 2024 New Year Greetings
New Year’s Greeting • January 1, 2024 Happy New Year, everyone! At the beginning of this New Year, I would like to extend my best regards to you
Read moreDependent Origination v. Karma
Several weeks ago a reader asked me to comment on the difference between Karma and Dependent Origination (Causation).
Read more“Breathe Deep”
The Winter 2018 edition of Tricycle Magazine has an interesting article titled “Meditations Off the Beaten Path.”
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I am looking forward to Ask Sensei John becoming a robust forum to discuss Shin Buddhism specifically and Buddhism in general.
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