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June 2008 Blog Posts (3)

Byodo Temple

This beautiful Buddhist temple is a replica of the 900-year-old Byodo-In located in Uji, Japan. It is located in one of the most peaceful locations in O'ahu - the Valley of the Temples. The valley is situated against a back-drop of tall cliffs and is landscaped with traditional lush Japanese gardens and koi ponds. Inside the Byodo-In Temple is a nine-foot Lotus Buddha. Outside is a three-ton, brass Peace Bell.

Inside the Byodo-In Temple… Continue

Added by Ryan Vong on June 29, 2008 at 11:15pm — No Comments

Bodhicaryavatara Chapter Two

The Confession of Negativities

1. In order to adopt that jewel of the mind, I make offerings to the Tathágatas, to the stainless jewel of the sublime Dharma, and to the children of the Buddhas, who are oceans of excellent qualities.

2. As many flowers, fruits, and medicinal herbs as there are, and as many jewels as there are in the world, and clear and pleasant waters,

3. Jeweled mountains, forested regions, and other delightful and solitary places, vines… Continue

Added by Samten Dorje on June 8, 2008 at 1:46am — No Comments

The Bodhisattva Path, A Working Model for Engaged Buddhism -

There is a lot of talk these days about Engaged Buddhism, but what does it really mean to us as practitioners? Some times it seems to be quite vague or not much more than being a "green/eco" Buddhist. I think if we really look into the Buddhas teachings we can see that the Bodhisattva Path is a much more focused, complete and not to mention workable model than the hit and miss ideas floating around these days as “Engaged Buddhism”. It seems that popular Engaged Buddhism lacks a path and has a… Continue

Added by Samten Dorje on June 8, 2008 at 12:03am — 1 Comment