Those not aware that they can be mindfully firm and not unmindfully harsh harm by choosing anger. –...
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Verse On Adornment
着璎珞时，当愿众生，舍诸伪饰，到真实处。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品11: 第7偈) When wearing [a] necklace,[reflect that]...
Bell Haiku
Evicted from the sunset bell… Firefly – Issa .入相のかねにつき出す蛍哉 Translation © David G. Lanoue
Should Those With Negative Karma Be Left To...
Question: A friend said it is not good to give to the less fortunate who beg in public, as they...
The Heart of ‘The Heart Sutra’:...
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How Are Arhats, Bodhisattvas...
Question: How is the enlightenment of Arhats different from Buddhas’? What about that of...
Truths Behind ‘The Mermaid’ Myth
Before ‘diving’ into fantasy, this eco-conscious comedy starts off on a serious foot –...
The Seven Limbs As Antidotes To Afflictions
Revere the more enlightened to rid pride. Learn their teachings and ask to rid ignorance and doubt...
Verse On Entrance
若在宫室，当愿众生，入於圣地，永除秽欲。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品11: 第6偈) If in [a] house,*[reflect that]...
Gargoyle Haiku
Scowling at the hot night… Gargoyle – Issa .暑き夜をにらみ合たり鬼瓦 atsuki yo [wo] nirami aitari...
How Do I Handle An Abusive Spouse?
Will your karma change when you walk away? You will only know if you try. [To be continued...
Fire Haiku
Why is playing with fire such fun… tiger moth? – Issa .どれ程に面白いのか火とり虫 dore hodo ni omoshiroi...