Monthly Archives: April, 2011
Words To Live By // The Gospel of Buddha
The Gospel of Buddha (1894) The Gospel of Buddha is a compilation from ancient records by Paul Carus Neither fire, nor moisture, nor wind can destroy the blessing of good deeds, and blessings … Continue reading
The Sutra On The Merit Of Bathing The Buddha
(Tripitaka No. 698) Translated during the Tang Dynasty by Sramana Sig Yee Jing Thus have I heard: At one time the Blessed One was in Rajagriha, on Eagles Peak, together … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Poem
A Parent’s Last Wishes. My dear children, You should try to care for me and try to be sympathetic of me when the day you see me old and weak! … Continue reading
Majjhima Nikaya 60 Apannaka Sutta – The Incontrovertible Teaching
Downloadedable MSWordsDoc of the Entire Majjhima Nikaya 60. Apannaka Sutta – The Incontrovertible Teaching 1. THUS HAVE I HEARD. On one occasion the Blessed One was wandering in the Kosalan … Continue reading
WALKING MEDITATION poetry by Ven.Thich Nhat Hanh
WALKING MEDITATION Take my hand. We will walk. We will only walk. We will enjoy our walk without thinking of arriving anywhere. Walk peacefully. Walk happily. Our walk is a … Continue reading
BUDDHIST REPENTENCE is NOT like Judeo/Christian Guilt/Confession
WHAT IS GUILT? The use of guilt here is not referring to the mere fact of being guilty of something, but it refers toseeing or projecting one’s mistakes, while not … Continue reading
Our “Being-in-the-world” experience by Katsuki Sekida
There is obviously a dimensional difference between adult life and the mood of a child. Let us imagine that an infant is born. As it grows and develops awareness, it … Continue reading
Sutra Chanting by Han-shan
I see people chanting a sutra Who depend on its words for their ability to speak Their mouths move but their hearts do not Their hearts and mouths oppose each … Continue reading
You have seen the blossoms among the leaves by Han-shan
You have seen the blossoms among the leaves; tell me, how long will they stay? Today they tremble before the hand that picks them; tomorrow they wait someone’s garden broom. … Continue reading
Spring Rain by Master Hsu- Yun
Long rains -that’s the real start of spring Everywhere you look- near or far- Everything is fresh and new. The cold grey mountain takes on delicate colors. The stone steps … Continue reading
Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva// Chapter 9 The Names of Buddhas
Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva// Chapter 9 The Names of Buddhas Chapter IX The Names of Buddhas At that time, Earth Store Bodhisattva Mahasattva said to … Continue reading
The Rituals and Festivals of the Buddhist Life by Robert C. Lester
The Rituals and Festivals of the Buddhist Life by Robert C. Lester Daily and Periodic Rituals Merit is made and shared through daily, periodic, and special rituals and yearly festivals. … Continue reading
Merits
Transfer of Merit By Rev. Jisho Perry Saturday April 10, 2004 The Body of the Buddha permeates the universe; it manifests itself in front of all of us; there is … Continue reading
Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva// Chapter 6 Thus Come One’s Praises
NAMO DI ZHANG WANG PUSA Chapter VI The Thus Come One’s Praises Sutra: At that time the World Honored One emitted a great bright light from his entire body, totally … Continue reading
