The ultimate measure of a man is not Where he stands in moments of comfort And convenience, but where he stands At times of challenge and controversy. ~Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights allows us the privilege of free speech and to peacefully assemble. We can petition […]
Category Archives: Minister’s Message
I go to the Buddha for guidance, I go to the Dharma for guidance, I go to the Sangha for guidance. ~Vandana Ti-Sarana (Homage and Three Refuges) During this week, I had to go to the pet store. My cat, Shunki, and the church’s cat, Hanachan, was running low on their food. As I was […]
Today I choose to live with gratitude For the love that fills my heart, the peace That rest within my spirit and the voice Of hope that says all things are possible. ~Anonymous It is with disappointment that Guadalupe Buddhist Church’s Obon is cancelled this year. We are taking precautionary measures for the safety of […]
“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm” ~John Muir Can you believe that we are entering the third month of 2020 already? Many people cannot believe it is already March. The good news is, Spring is just around the corner and the weather is becoming more agreeable. With the weather being more agreeable, we […]
“Do not grieve. If I were to live in the world a whole kalpa, our association would still have to end. You cannot find any association which does not end…Therefore, you must know the world is all transient, and meeting certainly implies separation.” ~Last Dharma Words of Shakyamuni Buddha This month is a time of […]