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The Tragedy at Rajagriha

Long, long time ago in a palace far, far away a prince killed his father and intended to kill his mother. The

The Tragedy at Rajagriha2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

January Dharma Article

Happy New Year!  While I do admit to a certain amount of naivete, I remain the eternal optimist.  The beginning of 2020

January Dharma Article2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

Happy New Year!

G Sakamoto and Family We’ve managed through another year of the pandemic. Some of us have adjusted to the changes others

Happy New Year!2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

“Bakatare”, reflections on Ego

I know there are some famous Japanese words in this Japanese American society. “Bakatare” which means fool or idiot is one of

“Bakatare”, reflections on Ego2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

A Long Time Ago

As the year draws to a close there are so many things that we might think about. There is of course the

A Long Time Ago2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

December Dharma Article

Hard to believe, but it’s almost time to “close the book” on 2021!  Of course, the book on 2021 is going to

December Dharma Article2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

Infinite Compassion

I was listening to NPR Weekend Edition on Saturday as I drove to the office as I do usually. Scott Simon was

Infinite Compassion2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

“Negative Capability”

It has been a while since the pandemic started. Many people might have already been used to this “new normal” life. However,

“Negative Capability”2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00

November Dharma Article

Happy New Year!  Actually, New Fiscal Year 2022!  We’ve already had the New School Year 2021-2022!  And Happy New Year 2022 is

November Dharma Article2024-07-23T08:03:27-07:00
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