Feeling nervous about your first trip to the Longmont Buddhist Temple? Not to worry! We know it’s intimidating to go outside your comfort zone and visit a new place or
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Deep Listening – A Key Buddhist Practice
We often think of meditation or chanting when we think of Buddhist practice, but there’s another fundamental practice for the non-monastic layperson – deep listening. Deep listening allows the teachings
Read moreWatch Your Step: A Lesson from Rennyo Shonin on Mindfulness and Self-Reflection
In our fast-paced, goal-oriented world, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s ahead. Rennyo Shonin offers a powerful reminder in his quote: “If one walks looking far ahead and
Read moreRevere Life (Precept Work for Shin Buddhists, Part 1)
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 moreTwo 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.
Read moreWhat’s your story?
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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