“In the first short section we learn of the deep connection that existed between the Buddha and this person who sought to destroy Buddhism. We learn that the Buddha praises this person who has done so much evil saying that… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 who have… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 shadow of… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 many manifestations… — Ryusho Jeffus Copy Share Image
“Finally, let me close today by pointing out, as I mentioned earlier, that in this section we read we are now looking forward into… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 our Buddhist… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 Right Way,… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 our own… — Ryusho Jeffus 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. I think… — Ryusho Jeffus 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) Right Action… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 of its… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 of the… — Ryusho Jeffus 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 feel that… — Ryusho Jeffus Copy Share Image
