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
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Two Rivers and One White Path
The Parable of Two Rivers and One White Path is one of my favorite parables. To me, it explains Shin Buddhism in a nutshell. It’s like having a bird’s eye
Read moreCoping with Disappointment
Much of our suffering comes from within. It’s our perceptions – the pain, confusion, disappointment that leads to our unhappiness rather than the event itself. Just the other day, I
Read moreHealthy Mindfulness Habits
Mindfulness habits are practices that help us cultivate awareness and presence in our daily lives. Developing these habits can lead to numerous benefits, including reduced stress, improved focus, and enhanced
Read moreI have arrived. I am home.
Ever find yourself thinking about the past or worrying about the future? Us too! A trick we really like comes from Thich Nhat Hanh. When you find yourself somewhere other
Read moreBuddhism & Patience
Have you ever found yourself feeling impatient? Perhaps you’re stuck in a long, slow-moving line at the store or caught in traffic. These moments can serve as excellent opportunities to
Read moreDo the different schools of Buddhism compete with each other?
Much like two siblings may be similar as they are raised by the same parents, have a lot of overlapping experiences in life, and yet they have their own views.
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Listen to the Buddhist teachings, even if you must take time out from your daily business. To believe that you will listen when you have some spare time is shallow
Read moreHistorical Roots of Non-Dualism in Shin Buddhism
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
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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
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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
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