Two Rivers, a White Path, and the Hotel California (Part 2)
Jean-Paul deGuzman Jean-Paul deGuzman

Two Rivers, a White Path, and the Hotel California (Part 2)

I’ve heard the two rivers parable a number of times but I really came to understand it through a classic song that popped up on one of my playlists the other day. It’s a song about another traveler trying to escape the beasts and brigands, fire and water in his life, who was trying to escape a place you’ve all heard of before: “Hotel California.” 

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Two Rivers, a White Path, and the Hotel California (Part 1)
Jean-Paul deGuzman Jean-Paul deGuzman

Two Rivers, a White Path, and the Hotel California (Part 1)

I’ve heard the two rivers parable a number of times but I really came to understand it through a classic song that popped up on one of my playlists the other day. It’s a song about another traveler trying to escape the beasts and brigands, fire and water in his life, who was trying to escape a place you’ve all heard of before: “Hotel California.” 

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Connected Through Music
Everyday Buddhist Everyday Buddhist

Connected Through Music

This talk will explore how we can find Buddhist values in our everyday lives, such as music. Can we find Buddhist values in contemporary music, such as in Hip Hop and R&B?

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Jazz, Buddhism and Creative Flow
Everyday Buddhist Everyday Buddhist

Jazz, Buddhism and Creative Flow

Discover how the pairing Buddhist thought with the concept of jazz music can lead to a more fulfilling life. Rev. Hata shares how his professional music career helped him develop a deeper Buddhist practice and commitment to the ministry.

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