Sowing Hidden Gems
Following on from yesterday’s post about passing on the good news of Buddhism, this is a parable about the rich man, the poor man and the hidden gem … A poor man visits a rich friend, gets drunk, and...
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So many World Religions base their beliefs on a God, a Supreme Being, a Creator or an Entity whose existence is the focus of the religion’s belief. That God, or the followers of him (it’s usually a...
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The purpose behind my Buddhist Practice is to bring me a little closer to Buddhahood, each and every day. That is to say, to emulate, as closely as possible, the Buddha himself, in the way he was able...
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I know, I’m always going on about this brilliant book, but The Buddha, Geoff and Me will be available in Kindle format from May 3rd and not before time. An amazing, invigorating and enlightening story...
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There are times in one’s life when a situation presents you with a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ decision. Such a dilemma has been around the family for the past few months, where no matter...
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I’ve been out cycling this morning, and having enjoyed the cooler conditions that Autumn is starting to bring, I spent the afternoon with my nose in a book. It’s a contrast I enjoy, swapping muscle for...
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Each day, at least twice a day, I chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. It is this phrase that encapsulates the very essence of The Lotus Sutra, which itself contains the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha as refined...
View ArticleThe Hidden Gems Of Buddhist Teachings
One of the greatest joys in writing my blog is passing on the good news of Buddhism, this is a parable about the rich man, the poor man and the hidden gem … A poor man visits a rich friend, gets drunk,...
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Funny how Nichiren Buddhism, and the principle of Cause and Effect, keeps proving itself over and over again. Having decided to take a completely different tack, career wise, once my time at Stanley...
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The purpose behind my Buddhist Practice is to bring me a little closer to Buddhahood, each and every day. That is to say, to emulate, as closely as possible, the Buddha himself, in the way he was able...
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At times it is all too easy to be led by your heart, hoping that the happiness you gain will offset the unhappiness of others. On the other hand, the unhappiness you may cause to others could easily...
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So many World Religions base their beliefs on a God, a Supreme Being, a Creator or an Entity whose existence is the focus of the religion’s belief. That God, or the followers of him (it’s usually a...
View ArticleCloser Every Day
The purpose behind my Buddhist Practice is to bring me a little closer to Buddhahood, each and every day. That is to say, to emulate, as closely as possible, the Buddha himself, in the way he was able...
View ArticlePerfect Kindling For Faith
I know, I’m always going on about this brilliant book, but The Buddha, Geoff and Me will be available in Kindle format from May 3rd and not before time. An amazing, invigorating and enlightening story...
View ArticleThe Road Less Travelled
There are times in one’s life when a situation presents you with a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ decision. Such a dilemma has been around the family for the past few months, where no matter...
View ArticleNice Contrasts
I’ve been out cycling this morning, and having enjoyed the cooler conditions that Autumn is starting to bring, I spent the afternoon with my nose in a book. It’s a contrast I enjoy, swapping muscle for...
View ArticleBack To The Very Basics
Each day, at least twice a day, I chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. It is this phrase that encapsulates the very essence of The Lotus Sutra, which itself contains the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha as refined...
View ArticleThe Hidden Gems Of Buddhist Teachings
One of the greatest joys in writing my blog is passing on the good news of Buddhism, this is a parable about the rich man, the poor man and the hidden gem … A poor man visits a rich friend, gets drunk,...
View ArticleNew Shoots
Funny how Nichiren Buddhism, and the principle of Cause and Effect, keeps proving itself over and over again. Having decided to take a completely different tack, career wise, once my time at Stanley...
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