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Photo of Refuge Certificate booklet in English and Chinese.

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Requesting Revised Refuge Certificates

In 2021, the Taking Refuge Certificate was revised to include certain definitive tenets imparted by Buddha and revise the descriptions of other parts of the certificate. If you received the above certificate, it is not...

March 13, 2024

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Lunar New Year Prayer at Holy Miracles Temple

Lunar New Year Prayer at Holy Miracles Temple, Pasadena, CA. On February 10, 2024, offerings of lotus lamps, rice and fresh flowers were made, while Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva’s Universal Gateway Chapter from the...

March 13, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), March 9, 2024

On March 9, 2024 we continued our study of DCB22- Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Text of the Heart Sutra-I by exploring more deeply how Avalokiteshvara observed her intrinsic nature to become...

March 11, 2024

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QUOTE–Seeing One’s Original Nature

There are different levels of dhyana and wisdom.

March 9, 2024

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Kalu Rinpoche II Teachings in US

H.E. Kalu Rinpoche II. H.E. Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche will be offering several teachings in the next month that some of you might find interesting. March 16-17, 2024: Kagyu Shenpen Kunchab Buddhist Center, Santa Fe...

February 29, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), February 24, 2024

On February 24, 2024 we continued our study of DCB22- Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Text of the Heart Sutra-I by exploring how the methods of the various sects or schools of Buddhism work and...

February 26, 2024

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

The Surangama Sutra

Shakyamuni Buddha. In Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III tells us that “Ancient Buddhas and Bodhisattvas adopted various methods to become accomplished.” In...

February 22, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), February 17, 2024

On February 17, 2024 we continued our study of DCB22- Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Text of the Heart Sutra-I by looking at examples of how Avalokiteshvara saves living beings, what is the mission and nature...

February 22, 2024

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The photo below shows Chaco and me in the Sangre de Christo Mountains outside of Taos, NM.

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The Issue of Euthanasia for Buddhists and the Pets With Which They Live

I recently received a comment on this article by someone who argued for euthanasia to relieve the suffering of dying pet companions. Since I do not agree that euthanasia is an option for Buddhists and responded as such...

February 22, 2024

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Namo Maitreya Bodhisattva Dharma Assembly, February 2, 2024

The Dharma Assembly joyfully celebrating the Holy Birthday of Maitreya Bodhisattva was held on February 2 at Hua Zang Si in San Francisco, California.

February 16, 2024

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