For all of those who don’t remember this song from the 80’s, I apologize. But as I thought about this post, it just came to mind. The evolution that is currently taking place in my own spiritual journey might seem…
I think I’m turning Japanese
Buddhism is like a bus
I have come to see that this practice can be an attachment just like anything else. And there truly is no attachment that is ultimately wholesome or beneficial. Which is where I have come to see Buddhism, and any associated…
You don’t know shit!
Ok, I’ll start by saying that I usually do not swear. But clarity demands that I say it like I mean it. And what I am about to say may seem like venting or a bit of a rant, but…
Judgement without malice
I recently asked the Abbot of the Blue Lotus Temple if he ever makes judgements on people based on how they look or what they say. He immediately answered “of course!”. He then went on to explain that it is…
What do Buddhists believe
After over 16 years of practice and considering myself a student of the Buddha, this would seem a rather odd question to pose. But this question of what Buddhist believe, or believe in, has actually been asked of me quite…
Save the stained glass at Blue Lotus
Help us preserve history; save the stained glass windows at the Blue Lotus Temple Dear Ones, One of my favorite parts of the Blue Lotus Temple has nothing to do with Buddhism. I am so happy that we inherited tall,…