MIRROROFDHARMA.ORG
There are many schools within Buddhism just as there are many different sects within other major religions. Each school explains the sutras differently. Sutras are written texts of Buddha's sermons. In the final moments before Shakyamuni Buddha's death, he was asked if he could sum up the 45 years of sutras in just a few words. His answer was that he shared the "Mirror of Dharma" with all humanity. The word Dharma in Sanskrit means truth. So the Mirror of Truth is thus a way for us to see ourselves within the Buddha's teachings. It shows us exactly as we really are without any distortion.
Mirrorofdharma.org's goal is none other than to share with you the teachings of Pure Land Buddhism as I have learned them from my great teacher, Mr. Kentetsu Takamori. This page, however, is now an independent Pure Land Buddhist Studies page.
For many years this website was provided ad-free as a gift from what I learned. However, due to financial difficulties, I will be running ads on this site to help pay for site maintenance and upkeep. It will also help me put more time into sharing dharma. Should profits continue to accrue I will use these funds to help pay for in-person and more online dharma-related activities. I am also planning a membership website for serious students if there is continued success.
The purpose of this blog has and will always be conveying Pure Land Buddhist teachings with the world. I hope you will discover and share these beautiful lessons of gratitude that I received from these rare teachings. They have given me great peace, grace and solace. Writing them in their entirety will take time, but I hope you will continue to be patient and sail with me on this journey to understand the meaning of why we're all alive.
In the nearly 10 years I have been away, I have faced many hardships and isolation. But I have also come to learn the importance of relationships, self-love and how to navigate my personal emotions. Previously, when I was more religiously fanatic, I prioritized content over engaging with comments or reaching people's hearts. But my own heart was closed. Now I understand that sangha is such an important component of the three jewels. I will do my best to engage with more of you on this site and that we all encourage each other as fellows on this path - with open hearts and shared wisdom.
Whatever your spiritual background or faith, I welcome and encourage you with warmth and compassion to keep seeking the truth. Of course ask about any doubts or questions as they come up, and practice the teachings, until the moment your purpose of life is finally revealed to you.
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