Thus Have I Seen (and Heard)

Food

Carrot Cake Paleo Waffles

Carrot Cake Paleo Waffles These delicious breakfast (or any time) treats are healthy and nutrient dense. They can be fried as pancakes, if you don’t have a waffle iron and you can make a big batch and freeze them...

October 13, 2024

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), October 5, 2024?

We started Lesson 18 of Learning from Buddha College & Seminary course DCB23 with a discussion of the truth of emptiness as expressed in the lines from the Heart Sutra that says, “Therefore, in emptiness...

October 10, 2024

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Buddha-dharma Events LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE-Karmic Hindrances

Once you have understood the doctrine of prajna and cultivate yourself in accord with the Dharma, karmic hindrances will naturally diminish or even go away. “ Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart...

October 10, 2024

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Manjurshri Bodhisattva stands guard over the Chinese edition of 'Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra' on the altar in the Buddha Hall at the Holy Vajrasana Temple.

Buddha-dharma Events LFBCS

New Course: DCB24-HEART SUTRA III

Manjurshri Bodhisattva stands guard over the Chinese edition of ‘Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra’ on the altar in the Buddha Hall at the Holy Vajrasana Temple. I finally added the...

October 10, 2024

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Image of Mahakala at the Dharma Protector Chapel of the Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California.

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New Course: D06-Preliminary & Main Practices.

Image of Mahakala at the Dharma Protector Chapel of the Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California. A new course has been added that is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to understand and practice the Dharma...

October 10, 2024

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Events

Visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Kings Canyon. Last week I was able to visit both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. It is about an hour and a half drive from the temple. We are located right next to the foothills, so the drive is a delightful...

October 9, 2024

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Statue of the Thousand Armed Kuan Yin Bodhisattva at Hua Zang Si, San Francisco, California.

Buddha-dharma Events

Donation Drive-Hua Zang Si

20th Anniversary Celebration, “Love without Limits” Donation Drive, Hua Zang Si, San Francisco. Join Hua Zang Si in celebrating 20 years of upholding and spreading the authentic teachings...

October 8, 2024

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Photo of Holy Vajrasana Temple view looking East at the snow-capped Sierra Mountains.

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Revising the “Debate” feature of the courses offered at LFBCS

Looking East across the pond at the Holy Vajrasana Temple and Retreat Center. Snow-capped Sierras are in the background. I am in the process of revising most of the courses offered at Learning from Buddha College &...

October 8, 2024

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Events Food

Greek Tzatziki Salad

Greek Tzatziki Salad. This is a very refreshing and filling salad. The cashews give a crunch, but should only be added just before serving. It is great served with spicy chili and garlic toast. The dill from my herb...

October 4, 2024

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