Dari Rulai ZhiMen Temple: Great Enlightener Wisdom Gate Temple 大日如来智门寺院

06/18/2024

Photo credit: Kate (Kathleen) Kelleher

06/17/2024

This story of Medicine Buddha from Great Master Yu/ Great Master Dechan Jueren, reminds me of my father, and how he raised me and my sister. Happy Father's Day Dad -- and all the fathers out there! peace, C

05/23/2024

I recently found out about a few USDA programs to help Seniors in need of food.

Here's the national link -- Assistance for Seniors | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)

(Includes Farmer Market vouchers and also commodity boxes 1x month)

Please share with those who are in need. Thanks.

peace,

Charlotte Steen

05/20/2024

"Wisdom, Compassion, Ethics
It is said that wisdom and compassion are the two eyes of Buddhism. Wisdom, particularly in Mahayana Buddhism, refers to the realization of anatman or shunyata. There are two words translated as "compassion": "metta and "karuna." Metta is a benevolence toward all beings, without discrimination, that is free of selfish attachment. Karuna refers to active sympathy and gentle affection, a willingness to bear the pain of others, and possibly pity. Those who have perfected these virtues will respond to all circumstances correctly, according to Buddhist doctrine. "

from:

There's more to be a Buddhist than shaving your head and being blissful. Here is an introduction to Buddhism for beginners.

04/25/2024

04/19/2024

Why do so many Buddhists like to practice Gui Fa (Ghost dharma)?
They like power.
Oh, I see.

04/19/2024

Why do some Buddhists not eat meat?
It is considered a sin/against the precepts to harm living beings.
Oh I see.