ALL around us we are inundated with disasters, human-made as well as natural. Hurricane Katrina was devastating. In New Orleans the loss of life and the potential for the disappearance of a unique culture saddens me beyond words. It has been predicted that this...
BUDDHISM is often presented in the West as a form of psychology; using the language of psychology; and portrayed as one among many sorts of therapy. Indeed, the Four Noble Truths do expound the nature of sorrow, discontent and suffering, their cause, and the way to be...
JUNE 25th was a joyful and historic occasion. We consecrated the main hall, Jiunzan Tendai-ji, performed eye opening rituals for our new Dengyo Daishi (Saicho) statue and Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Buddha) honzon (image), and celebrated our tenth anniversary. Altogether...
