“Finally, let me close today by pointing out, as I mentioned earlier, that in this section we read we are now looking… — 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… — 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
