“Finally, let me close today by pointing out, as I mentioned earlier, that in this section we read we are now looking… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Today as you continue to read the Lotus Sutra, and chant Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, and of course continue observing your selected… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“The story of the Burning House is really about our practice of Buddhism. We are constantly living in a burning house, a… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“The parable of the gem in the robe is very short, only one paragraph long in the Murano translation. Yet in spite… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“The fourth thing is to always hold in our heart the vow to save all living beings. When we become sidetracked with… — Ryusho Jeffus Education Copy Share Image
“We are like the poor son and the Buddha is like the rich father. We may feel no connection, or we may… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“I think at times such as when we are facing a difficult situation we have an opportunity to really internalize the teachings… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Today, as you prepare for beginning the third week of practice I encourage you to write down some things that you may… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Also today when you sit down to eat your meal, no matter where you are, try to think about the many people… — Ryusho Jeffus Bus driver Copy Share Image
“As the son of the Buddha I imagine Rahula lived with a lot of stress and pressure and yet always in the… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“We too, must overcome our own Mara, those things that arise in our minds to try to become discouraged and give up… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“In the first short section we learn of the deep connection that existed between the Buddha and this person who sought to… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“The Eightfold Path, the path leading to the cessation of suffering is: 1) Right View 2) Right Intention 3) Right Speech 4)… — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Yesterday you learned of the Eightfold Path. Beginning today for the next 7 days try to focus on one of those eight… — Ryusho Jeffus Intention Copy Share Image
“It is appropriate to realize that through our many manifestations as original disciples of the Buddha we are in fact representing the… — Ryusho Jeffus Enlightenment Copy Share Image
“Wonderful-Voice is told not to think less of this world, our world, just because it is full of mud, stones, and impurities. … — Ryusho Jeffus Buddhism Copy Share Image
