Thank you dharma family for all the support and
encouragement.
The expression of Bodhicitta, pranjna, metta you’re
continuously offered has brought my life joy ease which has enabled my mind to
experience Lord Buddha’s teachings pragmatically.
The community here at Centinela has also been strengthened by
your presence. Your monthly visit is anxiously anticipated by all, as if a
close family member were coming to see us. Thank you.
The books, materials and necessary artifacts for our altar
enable us to grow as a community in your absence, while enriching our
individual practices and thirst for the Dharma.
International Bodhisattva Sangha is Lord Buddha’s way of
arranging appearance for all. Master Hueiguang, Ven. Xian Zhong and our
wonderful Sister Shirley have truly provided and filled in many areas of our
lives, when our minds would have led us to believe no roads were of benefit to
us.
Brothers, Sisters, Friends, I am a very ignorant person, and
quite familiar with such view, but second changes and built within each
decision we make, for if it was not so then externalism and nihilism would be
reasonable view. However, we know karma is true so we have hope and trust in
such cause and effect. Thereby (Sila) we can tap into our potential becoming
better human beings. Building on the premise of Bodhicitta, breaking the
beginningless cycles, and its right worldly concerns. Yes, hope based on
experience strengthens one’s faith and trust. Thank you for giving me a second
chance to be part of this family.
Till next
month, I hope you all are enjoying the festivities of these holidays, and know
you are in my thoughts.
With metta,
Dino
