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Part I: My Buddhist Beginnings

Thursday, July 22, 2010
By Brooks Hansard
Part I: My Buddhist Beginnings

I am a volunteer resident living at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas (CTTB). I teach ESL to the CTTB laymen and monks at Dharma Realm Buddhist University. I’d like to describe to you my practice, because it’s in a form that I especially enjoy. It’s a form of devotional practice, which can be... »

The Gift of Practice

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
By Trang Tran
The Gift of Practice

Buddhism came into my life at an opportune time—a time when I was ready to receive core Buddhist principles. Perhaps this is what is called affinity. I began my teaching career after graduating from college; I was young and naive. In the beginning,... »

I Tried to Remember

Thursday, April 22, 2010
By Trang Tran
I Tried to Remember

I tried to remember our final moments together Had it really been two years ago? Why did we let the time past? What was it that I said to you last? I envisioned a lifeless body Lying in solitude Irrepressibly gray and cold I wanted to reach out my hand, touch you Afraid that... »


Great Compassion Repentance

Friday, March 26, 2010
By Fedde
Great Compassion Repentance

Of all Bodhisattvas, I feel the deepest connection with Guan Yin; of all the Dharmas associated with her, the Great Compassion Repentance, or Da Bei Chan in Chinese, stands... »

DRBY Annual Conference, this April 17th

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
By J.Tseng
DRBY Annual Conference, this April 17th

The annual DRBY conference is happening next month, April 17th. Each year, DRBY organizes a conference for college students and young professionals to discuss and reflect on important... »

Catch

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
By Trang Tran
Catch

Stubborn and defiant I once was Capricious, too quick to judge I submitted to false ideas I believed were true Yet inside I longed to breathe more freely I began anew from this... »