From West to East

Entries from February 2008

The Four Noble Truths

February 25th, 2008 · No Comments

1. All life is suffering.
2. The origin of suffering is attachment.
3. Cessation of suffering is attainable.
4. There is a path to the cessation of suffering. The Eightfold Path is the way for cessation.

1. To live means we suffer. Because human nature is not perfect and the world we live [...]

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Morning’s Songs

February 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Just now peering through the trees,
the first light of morning gold
breaks the shadow times of night.

Before the light grows stronger
awakening the morning creatures,
I wonder at the ‘oh so silent still’.

In these moments of calm morning air,
and daylights not yet broken
I pause to breathe the tranquil space.

For soon the chitterings of [...]

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Traditional Asian New Year Celebration {Tet}

November 18th, 2007 · No Comments

[ February 6, 2008 10:30 pm to February 7, 2008 1:30 am. ] The Temple will observe the traditional Tet Lunar New Year on February 6th.

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Meditation Group Meeting

November 17th, 2007 · No Comments

[ 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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