Reverend Earl Ikeda
Reverend Earl Ikeda is the resident minister of the New York Buddhist Church.
O Bodhi Tree, O Bodhi Tree
A Pure Land Buddhist reverend gets into the holiday spirit with a reflection on Bodhi Day and the value of giving selflessly.
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World
A Pure Land priest reflects on what it means to be both Buddhist and American.
Don’t Drown in Doubt
During the Japanese Buddhist holiday Ohigan, a Jodo Shinshu reverend explains the importance of trusting the Buddha’s path to liberation.
The Bird’s Song
A Pure Land reverend reflects on how Namu Amida Butsu is like the sun, rain, wind, air, and other elements of nature.
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Effortless Mindfulness is a simple, direct Mahamudra-style mindfulness. It starts with the premise that the awake heart-mind that we are seeking is already here within us, as our true nature. The practices done on the cushion…