a buddhist perspective

learning and practice on the path to the pure land

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Morning Verse

With the wish
to help all beings,
may all my thoughts,
words, and actions
be void of
attachment and ego.
May they arise from
compassion and wisdom.
May they be imbued
with patience and joy.

DHARMA TALKS

Due to vocal cord related voice problems, I will not be giving any Dharma talks for an indefinite period of time.

BUDDHISM

A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE

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