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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE–What Is Bodhichitta?

With respect to an ordinary person, bodhicitta is compassionately helping other people and vowing that they learn Buddhism and attain liberation.
H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
from “What Is Cultivation?”

November 30, 2019

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What is Bodhichitta and How Do You Cultivate It?

“There are two types of bodhicitta. There is bodhicitta in the holy sense and bodhicitta in the worldly sense. Bodhicitta in the worldly sense can be roughly divided into “vow bodhicitta” and “action bodhicitta.” The...

November 30, 2019

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Sister Dharmadina Becomes a Grandma

Sister Dharmadina (Elisa Lane) was nervous at our recent class in San Diego. Her son and daughter-in-law were expecting and past due. But all went well and the beautiful little girl came into our sangha to a very happy...

November 26, 2019

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Events Food Retreats

Coconut-Gochujang Tofu

I often use Gochujang paste, a fermented Korean chili seasoning that is slightly sweet and not too hot. Be careful, some of the cheaper versions use corn syrup, and are not GMO or gluten free. It should be a naturally...

November 25, 2019

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Food

Brussels Sprouts Shakshuka

Green Shakshuka. Shakshuka is a currently popular one-dish treat that can be served at any meal. It usually includes tomatoes, but I prefer the green version given here. It is a common meal in Africa and parts of the...

November 24, 2019

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Events

New Resident at Holy Heavenly Lakes

Kent Long has a new resident at the petting zoo at Holy Heavenly Lakes in Hesperia, California. Joe is a very friendly pot-bellied pig who sought a new home, and a good home he found. Be sure and say hello to him the...

November 24, 2019

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Events Retreats

Holy Vajrasana Temple at Heavenly Lake proposed

I’ve been busy reworking our plans for a second temple and retreat center to be located at Buddhist Town at Holy Heavenly Lake in Hesperia, California. This weekend I was able to see the overall master plan and...

November 19, 2019

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November 24 Class in Sanger

I will read a preliminary translation and lead a discussion on Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III starting at 11:00 am with chanting and meditation starting at 10:00 am...

November 18, 2019

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New Xuanfa Dharma Center at Holy Heavenly Lake in Hesperia

In anticipation of building a second temple at Holy Heavenly Lake, we would like to start a dharma study group to introduce Buddhism to the local community. We hope to start classes there in January 2020 and continue on...

November 18, 2019

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Food

Egg Curry

This is a simple and tasty dish that can be adapted for lay and monastics alike. It’s composed of ingredients we usually have on hand. If you don’t have cardamom or garam masala in your local markets, you...

November 17, 2019

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