Buddhist Teachings for Everyday Living
All Things Are Made to Be So
A seed does not choose to bloom, nor do we make it bloom by will. It blooms jinen—of itself—through a greater working beyond our control. Likewise, our spiritual awakening unfolds through Amida’s Vow, embracing us just as we are.
Imagining Awakening
When we look at the way the teachings have been shared through time, we see the Buddha used imagination constantly to open the heart, to shift perception, and to awaken compassion and wisdom. How can we use imagination in our practice today?