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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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 [...]
Tags: Dharma Talks
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 [...]
Tags: Dharma Poetry
[ 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.
[ 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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