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Yamaoka Tesshu on Buddhist Sects

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If a person has perseverance, it doesn’t matter whether they are a man or a woman, wise or stupid.

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What the World Needs Now

Feb 1, 2018

Picture by Pixaby from Pexels On a recent trip to Virginia, to inaugurate the establishment...

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Reincarnation, Rebirth and Resurrection

Apr 1, 2013

This time of year, Easter or Passover brings to mind the life, death, and resurrection...

The Three Treasures Thank You, I Am Sure

The Three Treasures Thank You, I Am Sure

Jul 1, 2012

Appreciation and Recognition in Zen We all appreciate being recognized for what we do, as...

Precepts as Prescription

Precepts as Prescription

Mar 1, 2010

Part 2 The great teachings of Buddhism fall into two main categories: description of reality...

Do Not Take What is Not Freely Given

Do Not Take What is Not Freely Given

Nov 1, 2009

November 2009 This, the second precept of Buddhism, it seems to me, goes to the...

Buddha is Suprahuman

Buddha is Suprahuman

Apr 1, 2008

Green Mountain Zen Center is one of our affiliate centers, in Huntsville, Alabama, under the...

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Dec 1, 2007

(Dec 2007) Zenkai Taiun M. Elliston, Roshi We just celebrated our Founder’s Birthday (Sensei would...

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Sunday Soto Service & Dharma-Atlanta Soto Zen Center

Aug 22, 2020

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