I am Bhante Kassapa,
and welcome to 'From West to East'. I am a Theravada Buddhist monk,and currently residing in Buu Mon Buddhist Temple in Port Arthur, Texas. I am hoping that you enjoy your visit to the site. I teach Vipassana Meditation here at the temple along with a varied mix of duties. It is my wish that you will enjoy your stay, possibly experience a few things, and recognize the happiness that can be found inside yourself. You may e-mail me here or at bhante_kassapa@yahoo.com. Each of us is on a journey. We may lose our way a few times along the path but that's ok. You're here now, so breathe and peruse the images, read the postings and feel free to ask any questions that come to mind. I hope that whatever we try to accomplish here on'From West to East' that our first goal is to acknowledge real compassion is for all people without exception. Secondly, we wish to to teach the message of awareness, mindfulness and charity of self to all people. Finally,we would hope that you learn to love yourself and have peace. Wherever you go, always leave that place better, for you having been there.
I wish you Peace.
Bhante Kassapa
: I've found your umbrella. When I stand alone on the ground of Lotus Temple, all my mind for Rev. Huyen Viet, You, and Suchara.
: Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.
: I miss you Rev. K
: The insight meditation and dhamma talk brings peace and happiness to me on a weekly basis. I want to learn more. Are there any retreats [...]
: Your words are inspirational. You are a very cool dude, dude. It's good to know you're in the place.
Seeking peace,
In prayer and meditation,
I do not call upon creation,
I answer.
To hear,
I turn inwards,
inside,
Into myself.
The voice of creation is more gentle
than snowfall
more quiet,
than candle flame,
more peaceful than sunset,
more still,
than the sounds of incense rising.
I breathe out sadness and sorrow.
I breathe in joy,
peace and contemplation.
No thoughts no sounds,
I am placid and contemplative.
I am still…
Bhante Kassapa
Tags: Dharma Poetry
For a passing time,
they were rushing to their deaths
with the passion of martyrs,
holding a long kept secret,
they take to their graves.
Now with the branches against a bright blue canopy
the light against the dark,
offering up the contrasting rareness of Winter’s hold.
Only a few,
a very few remain,
left to greet the still.
But one by one,
they will descend,
in sloping rounds,
an ancient call they must rend.
Drifting this…
Tags: Dharma Poetry
I sit in perfect silence.
Ever present
to my weaknesses and my strengths.
Remaining ever present,
in the dawn lit morning mists
I calm my inner world.
My thoughts rise on incense
that perfumes the air
and offers to accompany me
on this morning’s journey.
I pray myself happiness, joy and peace.
I ask the same for you.
I know that I am judged,
by my weakness and not my strengths,
but for me they are the same.
Often I am strong…
Tags: Dharma Poetry
I place my trust,
With the One who teaches all,
The One who shows me
The life I need to live.
I sing the songs,
Of the Sage of time,
Who transcends the circle of life,
And pens the words
of love and compassion.
I seek the place
Where people of peace
Gather to pray,
And live in nature’s harmony.
I come again
to seek The Teacher of Truth
The Master of…
Tags: Dharma Poetry
Part of the Eight Fold Path to end suffering in our lives is called Right Thought, or Right Thinking, Right Intention. In Pali we use the term (Samma Sankappo). Right Thought along with Right Understanding helps to dispel what the Buddha calls the three great poisons of greed, hatred and ignorance.
Right Thought is comprised of three individual parts; renunciation, loving kindness and compassion. It is important that we cultivate each of these elements. Let us first take a look at renunciation.
Renunciation is the antidote for greed and its symptom craving. Greed has a habit of leading down paths…
Tags: Dharma Talks, right thought
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Sabbītiyo vivajjantu
Sabbarogo vinassatu Māte bhavattvan tarāyo Sukhi dīghāyuko bhava |
 | May all misfortunes be warded off.
May all ailments be alleviated. May no calamities befall you. May you live long in peace. |
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