This article originally appeared in the Portobello Buddhist Priory Newsletter, September—December 2019. Fear is something that most people experience to a greater or lesser extent, and it can sometimes feel like an obstacle in training. The various words used to … Continue reading →
This was taken from a talk in the December issue of the Dharma Reflections series. Over the Christmas period, a few people sent me cards with pictures of their children on them. As I was sitting here, reflecting one afternoon, … Continue reading →
This is a transcript of a lecture given at the Jukai retreat at Throssel in September 2021 when, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the usual Sange Ceremony did not take place. Already during this retreat, at each ceremony, we … Continue reading →
Based on a talk given to the Sandpoint Meditation Group on November 6, 2021. At the memorial for Rev. Master Jiyu that preceded this talk we recited the Sandōkai and The Most Excellent Mirror–Samādhi. Oftentimes during a retreat, through … Continue reading →
This article is based on an online Dharma talk to the German congregation in October 2021. May we not let anything, past or present, get in the way of our taking refuge in Buddha within our heart. There can be … Continue reading →
In remembrance of Rev. Master Alexander who died in November 2021 we are publishing a transcript of a Dharma talk he gave whilst he was Prior at the temple in Telford. With gratitude to Chris Hughes for transcribing it. … Continue reading →
In a recent Sunday morning Zoom gathering of the congregation, I was speaking about walking the spiritual path. I am not comfortable with the idea of a path with a goal reached at the end—what I think of as the … Continue reading →
This is a transcript of a Dharma talk given at Shasta Abbey in June 2021 I’d like to welcome all of you whether you’re here in person or online. It would be nice to see everyone face to face – … Continue reading →
(This article was adapted from a Dharma talk offered at the Berkeley Buddhist Priory on August 23, 2020, and the audio talk is available on the Priory website.) The universe is as the boundless sky, As lotus blossoms above unclean … Continue reading →
The following is a transcript of the last Dharma Talk of the 2021 Spring Retreat held at the Priory. Transcribed by Michele Feist. Homage to the Buddha Homage to the Dharma Homage to the Sangha The Buddha taught that there … Continue reading →
