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Sermons from January 2013

January 13, 2013: “Buddhism Part Two, Precepts and Hinderances”

First Reading: The thought manifests the word The thought manifests the word; The word manifests the deed;The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character;So watch the thought and its ways with care,And let them spring forth from loveBorn out of compassion for all beings.As the shadow follows the body, as we think, so we become.” ― Juan Mascarov Second Reading From…

January 6, 2013: “Buddhism Part One, Noble Truths and Training The Mind”

Reading 1 The greatest achievement is selflessness.The greatest worth is self-mastery.The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.The greatest precept is continual awareness.The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.The greatest action is not conforming with the world’s ways.The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.The greatest generosity is non-attachment.The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.The greatest patience is humility.The greatest effort is…