Santa Maria Central Coast Church - Guadalupe Buddhist Church
“…Think, speak and act, then,Always in the eternal nowWith compassion and understandingFor your own enlightenment And for the enlightenment of all sentient beings.”~Poem, “Eternal Now” by Rev. Kenryu T. Tsuji Cats are interesting beings. They are independent, sometimes arrogant and just live life withtheir own agenda. Pretty much, they leave other creatures alone, unless they […]
She clings with grace, not need.She blooms, then let’s go.A whisper of love.A lesson in release.Let nature teach you how to love…and how to let go. ~AnonymousWhen I see the blossoms of the wisteria, I sense that Spring is here. It is amazing that within afew warm days the wisteria flowers are blooming. Some of […]
“…Therefore, be a lamp unto yourself;be a refuge to yourself. Take yourself tono external extreme. Hold fast to theTruth as a lamp; hold fast to the Truthas a refuge. Look not for a refuge inanyone beside yourself…”~Shakyamuni Buddha’sDeathbed Address For many, Valentine’s Day is just a day, however for the romantics at heart, it is […]
Observing Eitaikyo – and Remembering, Thanking Ancestors Rev. Naomi Seijo NakanoNov 9, 2024(from BCA Website) “Gan ni shi ku doku (“I vow that the virtue of truthByou dou se is sai Be given equally to all.Dou hotsu bo dai shin. May they awaken the bodhi mindOu jou an rak-koku.” And realize the realm of peace […]
Minister’s Message Day by day, what you do is who you will become. Your integrity is your destination.It is the light that guides your way.Nothing endures change. ~Heraclites, Greek Philosopher, Late 6th Century There are many reasons and types of personalities who attend ourtemple/church. They also come from all walks of life. Some are still […]