The Six Paramitas occupy a prominent place in the Mahayana scriptures as a Buddhist’s way of life leading to Buddhahood. They are however a substantial practice that helps the person using these ideas and standards to improve aspects of daily life thereby lending a hand towards the middle way. Because of this the thoughts and [...]
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Thoughts on the Six Paramitas
April 6th, 2009 · No Comments
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Thoughts on the New Year 2009
January 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
We have watched extraordinary things take place in America. One year ago would we be imagining this much change in the government? We have come full circle. I listened to the inauguration speech by President Barack Obama, and came away feeling good about being an American. The one true message that comes to the forefront [...]
Attitudes of the Mind and Heart
December 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Cultivate the Seven Key Attitudinal Factors of qualities of heart and mind that lay the foundation for mindfulness practice and for seeing and accepting things as they are as a first step to working wisely and compassionately with stress, pain, illness, and sorrow as well as life’s joys and pleasures-Jon Kabot-Zinn (One of America’s foremost [...]
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 [...]
Equanimity
October 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment
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 [...]
