To begin, let's listen to the English chant of the Heart Sutra: https://youtu.be/tjHBYgI_x4Y?si=A29vKGlSx3auMOdI Below, Bob Harris explains the Heart Sutra. https://youtu.be/anf1yQEyEDA?si=vRyGltzBid9a-hHB Next find an explanation of the Heart Sutra from the Wikipedia of Buddhism: The main part of the (longer version of the) sutra begins when the Buddha, with his students gathered around him, enters … Continue reading Attempting to Understand the Heart Sutra
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Do We Need Churches?
Not sure if this is the best title, but what I'm going to say in this post regards my personal journey. I was raised in a devout traditional church-going household. That's an understatement. Life revolved around our rural church and community. Fast forward and a lot of water has flown by under the bridge. I've … Continue reading Do We Need Churches?
Visiting Buddhist Relics
Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (READERS NOTE THAT THIS IS REPOSTED FROM A POST I MADE IN 2010 on my previous website) Two days ago I witnessed my second ever traveling exhibit of Buddhist relics.The first time was eight months ago when the Maitreya Project exhibit was displayed at the Masonic Temple in my town. Mostly, it consisted … Continue reading Visiting Buddhist Relics
Pine Bonsai Witnessed Hiroshima
This video is titled "The Atomic Tree" from Emergence Magazine. The list of credits for writing, speaking, and production are listed at the end. It is a beautiful, contemplative video for those of us who appreciate trees and Japanese bonsais, and the culture of Buddhist temples. https://www.youtube.com/embed/P2tOCbbjPYU
Less is More
Steve Jobs - Photo credit: Wikipedia Headline of Apple's first marketing brochure in 1977: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Quote: For most of my life, I've felt there must be more to our existence than meets the eye. A favorite book: Autobiography of a Yogi. Embraced: Zen Buddhism. Last words: Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.
The Story of the Buddha in Ten Minutes
This ten-minute animation of Buddha's life and how he became enlightened and how he lived after he became enlightened is enjoyable to watch. The quest to understand why human's have to endure suffering seems to drive many of us on our spiritual quest as well as a knowing that there is more to existence than … Continue reading The Story of the Buddha in Ten Minutes
A Short Film About Obscessing
I am taking a wonderful Buddhist meditation class right now and they showed this film which is symbolic on many levels. I'll name a few that I came up with (below). https://youtu.be/M6ZjMWLqJvM?si=UkUdme-xWIKcVCA- Don't waste your life making the same mistakes over and over. Life gives you many opportunities to let go of your delusions and … Continue reading A Short Film About Obscessing
One Seeker's Story 