well, the poll results weren't very conclusive. only 3 votes were cast in total (so we could assume that 2 or 3 people responded). Please join in on this...
Thank you for your post. When you mention that you thought that we were very fortunate to have Rev. Sugioka visit us, I have to agree. We are very fortunate to...
Below is a transcription of Emily's notes: What is Significant About Shakyamuni's Death? Following Shakyamuni's death, a certain disciple saw two others ...
although this may be more detail than is necessary for the purposes of the award, let me quote the relevant passage that talks about the funeral ceremony for...
re: Tai Ki Seppou? The phrase tai ki seppo is used as an accolade of the Buddha. It refers to the Buddha's ability to understand the needs of the person coming...
re: Significance of Ananda as the Only Disciple Who Cried? In the Nirvana sutra, Ananda is constantly reminded by Sakyamuni that all things are impermanent,...
re: What is Unique About the Amida Sutra (Amida Kyo)? as recorded in the notes, the Amida-kyo is unique in that it is the only sutra where Sakyamuni Buddha...
If you have the time, please post your response to any or all of these questions. 1. What do you think is the role of the temple? 2. What do you think is the...
Have you heard of any neat words before the meal (or maybe even come up with your own)? Here's one that I liked. It was originally made by Adam Kinoshita of...
I came across this quote from Herman Melville (author of Moby Dick)and was struck by the Buddhist sentiment: "We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are...
It was the chapter heading in a book about Mexico-US relations. The idea of the chapter was interconnectedness between the two countries, but to me it had a...
This year the Venice Hongwanji was able to invite Rev. Shousei Hanayama of the Watsonville Buddhist Temple to come as our guest speaker. He began by delighting...
... At this year's Obon/Hatsubon service,thanks to Hanayama Sensei's message and his sharing his appreciation of the Nembutsu with us, I found myself smiling...
When the Pure Wind blows through the jeweled trees The five notes are produced The notes naturally harmonize One should bow one's head to the Pure Imbued One ...
The Amida and Tattoos by Emily Kariya, Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Recently, Ifve been thinking about getting a tattoo. Tattoos used to have a bad...
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It looks like the fonts didn't come through well in the original message. I've uploaded the original Word document in the Yahoo! Group files. -Emily ... ...
It was so nice to hear Sensei reading this poem while listening to the tinkling of the wind chimes up in our yagura. It was a beautiful way to remember our...
All tremble at violence Life is dear to all Comparing others with oneslf One should neither kill no cause others to kill Dhammapada v. 130 On Sunday August 5...
Hi everyone, A friend sent me an e-mail regarding a very moving documentary film made by Steven Okazaki called, "White Light, Black Rain" which is now airing...
Our first Book Club of the season will be held on September 16 at approximately 12:00 pm following service and an o-toki lunch. The book we'll be discussing...
I heard about this book from the Buddhist Peace Fellowship: The Sutras of Abu Ghraib by Aidan Delgado The Sutras of Abu Ghraib' is the story of a soldier who...
Thich Nhat Hanh will be speaking at Loyola Marymount University in Gersten Pavilion from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Tickets are $20.00. Saturday, September 29th...
Richard, Thank you for this notification. What day will Thich Nhat Hanh be speaking at Loyola Marymount? -Debbie ************* Deborah F Ching voice: 310...
Sorry, I ashould have noted that Thich Nhat Hanh is speaking at LMU today 9/5. But there's still a chance to hear him speak at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on...
7-9 PM Los Angeles, CA Energy, Luminosity, and Meditation of Tibetan Buddhism When you have good thinking you generate good energy and your brain creates good...
Action Alert: Two Actions You Can Take to Support the Buddhist Monks and Nuns in Burma For the last week, thousands of Burmese monks have marched against the...
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