Santa Maria Central Coast Church - Guadalupe Buddhist Church
Reverend’s Message “How tranquil! The enjoyment of this single day, In the presence of the Buddha,Of a certainty, not excluded”~Gatha Raisan-ka (Reverence and Praise), composer Seishin FujiiLyrics by Ohtani Kinuko, sister-in-law of Lady Takeko Ohtani I share Gassho to Mikame Sensei of San Jose Betsuin for answering some of my questions aboutthe words osonae (offerings […]
Reverend’s Message “All things are impermanent and imperfect.The path to Enlightenment is the acceptance Of imperfections.” ~Sen no Rikyu, Tea master. 16th CenturyWhen we have tea at church, it is very informal. The cups used are identical to each other, havingthe same color, shape, design and texture. That is probably why we all have a […]
Reverend’s Message Although my eyes, blinded by passions,Do not see the brilliant light which embraces me,The Great Compassion never tires, always casting its light upon me.~Shinran Shonin Reverend Gyodo Haguri was the second minister at Guadalupe Buddhist Church. He served from1909-1911. After his term in Guadalupe, he went on to serve at several other temples/churches. […]
Reverend’s Message May all beings be happy and well,May no harm or difficulties come to them,May they live in peace and harmony.~Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation of Palo Alto Buddhist Temple November is a month of feasting and gathering. It is a time of family and friends who celebrate a dayof thanksgiving. I was invited to a […]
Reverend’s Message Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping,We are a rhythm machine,That’s what we are.~Mickey Hart, American percussionist of the Grateful DeadHenry David Thoreau, an American author, naturalist, essayist, poet and philosopherquoted that “…does not keep pace with his companions…because he hears a differentdrummer”. I recently was sent and read an […]