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We are moving to Switzerland!
In Buddhism we talk about seeking our mission for Kosen Rufu (world peace). I never questioned that my mission was in the United States. Now it appears that my mission is in Switzerland—a place where I do not speak any … Continue reading
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My Buddhist Response to Trump’s Election
I was really despondent after the election—I cried for 2 days and didn’t get more than an hour of sleep. Since I work at home I was also isolated in my despair and only had Facebook to connect with. Then … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Politics
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Everyone has problems
Every human being encounters challenges and obstacles at some point in the course of a lifetime. There is no escaping birth, old age, sickness and death in addition to the daily challenges we face living a life. The What of … Continue reading
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Stagnant Water
“Have faith that is like ceaselessly flowing water. Stagnant water becomes putrid because it stands still. The same is true of our lives: Not advancing is regressing”, said 2nd SGI President Toda. I’m feeling stagnant. Kids, husband and work are … Continue reading
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It Could Happen to Anyone
I just heard an NPR piece about Michael Morton who after spending 25 years in jail for killing his wife was finally released because of DNA evidence. He had written his wife a note saying how sad he was that … Continue reading
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Born a Jew, Raised Christian with a Brother who was Born Muslim, and in the End I Became Buddhist
Last Mother’s Day I wrote about having 3 mothers here. No, sadly there are no lesbians involved. I’m adopted and have known this fact for as long as I can remember. My brother is also adopted. I was born Jewish … Continue reading
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an even deeper blue
“’From the indigo, an even deeper blue.’ This passage means that, if one dyes something repeatedly in indigo, it becomes even bluer than the indigo leaves.” –Nichiren Diashonin Since I first started practicing this Buddhism 20 years ago (wow really?) … Continue reading
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Determined Prayer
Over the past few days I have been praying for someone to get a job. Buddhist prayer isn’t about asking or making a request. Buddhist prayer is about getting in sync with the rhythm of the universe and making something … Continue reading
The Will to Kill
Violence is all over the headlines, home and abroad. While it makes me sad, I struggle to understand the psychology behind it. In Buddhism there is an idea of dependent origination which offers basically that we can not exist by ourselves. … Continue reading
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You are my reflection
In Buddhism there is a concept that the people around us reflect our state of life. At a simple level it works out that when you smile at someone you are likely to receive a smile in return. On a deeper … Continue reading
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