Since we chanted the Avalokiteshwara scripture for our Transfer of Merit Ceremony this morning, I thought I’d talk about Great Compassion. I draw my inspiration from a passage in the Avatamsaka Scripture, in English, the Flower Ornament or Flower Garland … Continue reading →
This article is an edited transcription of a talk given by Rev. Leon at the Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory in Columbia, South Carolina. It is taken from a series of talks connecting basic Buddhist ideas to our practice of Sōtō … Continue reading →
When we first encounter Buddhism as the result of a personal search for meaning in our lives, we can feel straight away a deep connection with what we meet. We can feel an immediate sense that in practicing the teachings … Continue reading →
In response to one of the suggested topics from our survey, we asked the lay ministers and others for some thoughts on the use of home altars in their practice. We were delighted with
Continue reading →From a Letter to a Lay Trainee Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett April 22nd 1979 Dear _________, Thank you for your letter. It has taken some time to digest the questions you put to me, so I hope this reply is still … Continue reading →
This is intended mainly for those who are quite new to practice though I hope some aspects may be helpful in a wider sense. Each of us continues to train with the sorts of issues discussed
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