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Kathina and our Prayers for Peace

October 17th, 2008  ·  No Comments


On this occasion, we recognize the life of our Lord Shakyamuni Buddha, as you offer the robes this Kathina season remember the compassion that has been shown to you and allows each of us to offer towards each other the loving kindness and compassion modeled by Lord Buddha.

The Buddha set forth a path that is built upon wisdom, compassion and loving-kindness. It is a path that stresses the importance of charity, non-violence, community, and learning and understanding.  Kathina is one our most important ceremonies of the year, and is an opportunity for all of us to remember the patience, …

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Equanimity

October 6th, 2008  ·  2 Comments


Dharma Speech delivered to the 10th Annual Oklahoma Buddhist Conference Held at the Oklahoma City University on October 4th, 2008

Living in a gulf coast community has its ups and downs.  Just like every community anywhere.  A 650 mile wide hurricane affects an enormous area.  Wherever you travel your senses are overwhelmed by the damage and debris quite evident everywhere.  Had the same storm made its landfall on the east coast of US or Florida or southern Texas or Mexico would the effect be any less?  I do not think so.  Basically the differences would be locality …

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