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Thoughts on the January Sangha Retreat at Throssel, and Myself
I spent this January at Throssel for the winter Sangha retreat. I have been training for years but had never had a chance to stay for such a long period. I have generally just been for sesshins and weekends, which … Continue reading →
The Wisdom of an Open Mind
Talking of an open mind and wisdom may seem to western thought to be predominantly concerned with the functioning of the brain. To a Buddhist these terms have a broader context, all of what we are being involved. Perhaps ‘The … Continue reading →
News from the OBC Journal
News from OBC temples in Europe and North America. Issue: only available as part of Journal, Summer 2014 pdf to download Published as part of the Journal of the OBC. Please ask permission to reprint. OBC Copyright Policy.
Continue reading →Why Do Ceremonial?
In all major Buddhist traditions there is a certain amount of ceremonial.In some it is the main focus of daily practice, in others it is minimal, but it is always there in one form or another. Here in the West, … Continue reading →
The Question of Meaning
I was talking to someone recently who was feeling depressed about the value of their life. Having cancer that seemed like it may spread brought a review of “What is it all for?” The question of meaning—whether this life has … Continue reading →
Reverend Master Jiyu Speaks of Ceremonial
An extract from ‘The Wild White Goose’ Volume 1, based on Rev. Master Jiyu’s diaries of her time of training at Sojiji temple in Japan. Issue: only available as part of Journal, Summer 2014 pdf to download Published as part … Continue reading →