Death
This article is one of the chapters from a new book called Birth and Death written by Rev. Master Leandra which was published recently. More information about the book follows the article. I find more and more often … Continue reading →
Pandemic
Finding our Fearless Heart
Right now we are in the midst of a new scary situation, a worldwide pandemic. It is frightening to think of the possible serious illness that we and all our family and friends and the whole world are facing. Another … Continue reading →
Dealing with Fear and Uncertainty during the Covid-19 outbreak
Everyone has been deeply affected by the CV-19 outbreak. One of most difficult aspects of the situation has been that our natural wish to help others has been thwarted by the need for ‘social isolation’. For example one concerned person … Continue reading →
The Fine Art of Social Distancing
The weather is “perfect”. You know that day when the sky is sheer deep blue, and itʼs warm and windy and delicious and youʼd be a fool not to be out there in it? My COVID-19 lockdown walk takes me … Continue reading →
Distancing
In our current Coronavirus affected time, I find myself being careful in observing guidance on ‘social distancing’ and see it is necessary. But, at the same time, it raises spiritual questions for me about what ‘distancing’ means.1 Such questions clearly … Continue reading →
How and Why Spiritual Merit ‘works’
This article is based on a talk given by Rev. Master Mugō on the 5th April at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey. It was transcribed by Rev. Alina and edited by Julius Welby. We have just completed a ceremony which I … Continue reading →
Trusting the Merit of the Buddha Refuge
The following is an attempt to speak about a process, or movement, that is most important in our spiritual life. To start with, here are two diary entries from the past year, slightly paraphrased: … When I went up to … Continue reading →