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Quote-Awakening

Thus, it cannot be said that attaining awakening is equal to ending the cycle of birth and death and results in elimination of karmic hindrances. Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra-Part One, H.H...

QUOTE-Wisdom and Dhyana

All wisdom comes from dhyana. Without dhyana, what arises is worldly cleverness or intelligence.  The dhyana of practitioners of non-Buddhist ways falls into the categories of two types of emptiness—nihilistic...

Steven James Holstrom Memorial

There will be a reading of the Amitabha Buddha Sutra for Steven James Holstrom at the Holy Vajrasana Temple on January 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. You may join us on line using  . Mr. Holstrom, the father of our...

Photo of Soy Braised Tofu with Vegetables and Udon Stir Fry.

Udon and Soy-Braised Tofu with Bok Choy

Yesterday’s lunch. I have become fond of both the Chinese doubanjiang and the Korean gochujang and think either would work for this dish. Gochujang is sweeter so you might not want to add sugar or maple syrup if...