BUDDHISM TRUE DHARMA

WHAT YOU CAN’T TAKE WITH YOU

WHAT YOU CAN’T TAKE WITH YOU I used to think enough was a number. The one in my bank account. The one on my paycheck. The one that meant — I finally made it. Then one a

WHY YOUR FORTUNE IS SLIPPING AWAY

WHY YOUR FORTUNE IS SLIPPING AWAY We often discuss how to build our fortune. However, it is just as important to consider the ways we may cause our fortune to slip away

AWAKENING INTELLIGENCE

AWAKENING INTELLIGENCE I finished the project. Hit send. Leaned back. Felt that quiet pride. Done. But then, a question surfaced. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just... there. "

The Heaviest Thing You Carry

The Heaviest Thing You Carry Your shoulders feel heavy. Not from carrying things, but from carrying yourself. There's a kind of tiredness that sleep doesn't fix. Not from

FACING YOURSELF

FACING YOURSELF I once said something I knew I shouldn’t say. The moment it left my mouth I felt it. That small shift in the room. The way someone’s face changes when a

THE SECRET TO ENDLESS VIRTUE

THE SECRET TO ENDLESS VIRTUE He talked about everyone. Every conversation, someone got cut down. I watched it for years. Slowly, the calls stopped. The visits stopped. U

EXPLANATION OF TAKING REFUGE IN THE THREE JEWELS

EXPLANATION OF TAKING REFUGE IN THE THREEJEWELS Today, we invitepractitioners to learn the meaning of Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels. The Meaning ofTaking Refuge in

Goodness Starts with the Smallest Acts

Goodness Starts with the Smallest Acts Many people have kind hearts and want to do good deeds, but their circumstances are difficult. They see their poor neighbors and w

The Power of Compassion 

The Power of Compassion  Regardless of whether those who come to us are good or not, please remain kind and forgiving. Whether they come to take advantage, to ask for fa

Meditation: The Path to Inner Morality

Meditation: The Path to Inner Morality A person who does not practice meditation cannot master their own mind. When one cannot master their mind, they become controlled b

Everyone is a source of inspiration

Everyone is a source of inspiration The disciple said:“Master, I’ve read these vows and prayers — each one feels so vast and lofty. I’m afraid I won’t be able to live up

Goodness Starts with the Smallest Acts. 

Goodness Starts with the Smallest Acts.                                                                                                                                  

LIVE FOR OTHERS, HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF

LIVE FOR OTHERS, HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF What are we born for? I once asked myself this question. The first answer that came to me was simple: we live to seek happiness. B

THE OCEAN STARTS AS A DROP

THE OCEAN STARTS AS A DROP The ocean is vast. But it starts small, almost invisible. The ocean begins as a single drop. Not loud. Not impressive. Just small. Have you eve

THE POWER OF SELFLESSNESS

THE POWER OF SELFLESSNESS Cash in my pocket. A wooden table. For that empty corner at home. Nothing urgent. Nothing essential. Just something I wanted. On the way, I s

Never Leave Love Behind

Never Leave Love Behind I know someone who meditates every day. Hours in stillness. They sit quietly. Clear. Calm. Then they step outside. Someone says something. Not h

THE SPREADERS OF GOODNESS

THE SPREADERS OF GOODNESS I hit share. On a story about kindness. Didn't think much of it. Just... "Oh, this is nice." But here's what I didn't see. Someone I'll neve

RITUAL OF OFFERING FOOD TO THE SPIRITS

RITUAL OF OFFERING FOOD TO THE SPIRITS I. INVITING THE DEPARTED SPIRITS From a heart of love that spans all lands, We lay these gifts with humble hands. We call to spir

Silent Goodness

Silent Goodness In this life, let us quietly observe those around us and gently offer help without waiting to be asked. Whenever you see a chance to help someone, help th

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Namo Shakyamuni Buddha. Namo the Great Compassionate Maitreya Buddha. Namo the Great Merciful Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Through endless cycles of