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
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The Origin of Dharma
The question “what is the origin of Dharma” is an unusual one. Much like asking, “how is the sky blue,” and not “why is it blue. ” But what is the origin of Dharma?
More often we as western practitioners of Buddhism look to the effects of Dharma and not the origin [...]
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Until They Rest
Like the last leaf
that falls from the tree,
all things come to completion.
When I began this journey
I did not know the steps my sandals take,
Sadly at times I know where they will not.
I have left opened doors behind me,
walking away from gaping mouths
and statues with clay feet.
If I am to make my way into [...]
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The Five Hindrances in Meditation
Meditation is the cornerstone of Buddhist practice. It can not be overstated. The pure act of meditation is the vehicle by which self knowledge is achieved. We as practitioners of meditation, if we are to be successful, need to be aware of the factors that impede our personal [...]
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[ November 21, 2007; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. November 28, 2007; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. December 5, 2007; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. December 12, 2007; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. December 19, 2007; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. January 9, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. January 16, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. January 23, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. January 30, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. February 13, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. February 20, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. March 5, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. March 27, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Meditation group meets every Wednesday Evening. Sitting, walking meditation, and a tea social afterwards. Classes begin at 7:00 and end at 8:30.
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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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