by Staff | Jun 21, 2010 | Dharma Notes
Thus spoke Shakyamuni Buddha in the Squirrels’ Feeding Ground Of the Bamboo grove at Rajaghriha (a translation from the Sigalovata Sutra) These traits make a person a true friend: If that person is good hearted to you If that person treats you the same...
by Staff | Apr 8, 2008 | Dharma Notes
A Buddhist tradition of ringing the big, outside Temple bell 108 times at year’s end is both welcomed and significant. And, if it is not possible to be among those gathered at a temple to observe this tradition, the home Obutsudan (shrine) or a quiet place where...