The spirit of Buddhism is, more than anything, about valuing harmony and unity, in which others are respected and embraced rather than denounced. This has been the way of Buddhism since the beginning, and this is true Buddhism. — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
You may have seen people praying to an image as if it had special power. Perhaps they're wishing for the well-being of their family, for material prosperity, or to recover from illness. But this way of practicing faith only leads… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
The spirit of Buddhism is, more than anything, about valuing harmony and unity, in which others are respected and embraced rather than denounced. This… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
To reflect on everything in daily life is to nurture your buddha nature. — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
Examine the present and learn from the past to see how the future will unfold. Too often we just look at the present and… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
The Buddha shared his teachings so that everyone, without exception, could reach the same supreme state of liberation that he had attained through practice… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
What is most important is to go deep into ourselves and discover the loving kindness and compassion of the buddha within - the awakened… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
Many are those who pity others while being blind to their own misfortunes. — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
You may have seen people praying to an image as if it had special power. Perhaps they're wishing for the well-being of their family,… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
Nirvana means to extinguish the burning fires of the Three Poisons: greed, anger, and ignorance. This can be accomplished by letting go of dissatisfaction. — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
Speculation and constant judging will only limit what you see. Expand your sight by looking at everything in life as an opportunity to develop… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
Buddhas continue to live on through their teachings as dharma bodies. Their spirits become manifest in the sangha (spiritual community) where their teachings are… — Shinjo Ito Copy Share Image
