Fear of Failure
“… some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something,unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.” [J.K. Rowling, 2008 …
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What Language is Buddhism?
Sometimes we come across foreign words in our teaching that, after repeated use, may not seem so foreign over time. Considering that we declare regularly that we take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, it is hoped …
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Life’s Too Short
He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me—in those who harbour such thoughts hatred will never cease.
The world does not realize that one day we must all die; but those who realize it settle their …
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To See the Buddha
The Getty Center recently offered a viewing of the video, “Buddhist Art: A Fragile Inheritance,” which focused on the efforts of various art and cultural institutes to restore centuries-old Buddhist cave art in various locations such as in Bhutan and …
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Because I’m Not Grateful
…It had been a worrisome time. My mother-in-law had recently slipped while trying to help our dying dog, who was her constant companion for many years. Mom fell backward and suffered a bad gash on the back of her head
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Our Next Minister
As I write this, we’re in the middle of Obon Festival season. There are advantages to holding ours at the end of June. For one thing, there’s a better chance that the weather won’t be as sweltering as it was …
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Dark Night, Luminous Light
Los Angeles is renowned for its complex and often frustrating freeway system. It can also be terrifying for drivers new to the city if an exit is missed or they are in the wrong lane when the traffic is actually …
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“They” are us
I recently accompanied Roger Itaya and Terry Ishigo and their wives, Linda and Irene, to Bellevue, WA, to attend the annual BCA National Council meeting. This is a gathering not only of representatives from all BCA temples, including ministers and …
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Fear of Letting Go
Change is often difficult to accept, despite the reality that change is always happening in our lives regardless of how we feel about it. All things are impermanent, yet we cling to the familiar even when we don’t like it, …
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Footprints
Our dog, Mookie, leaves footprints everywhere she goes. Since it’s impossible to follow her around with a mop, we try to put protective covers and mats in the places she frequents, and beyond that, we just love her as she …