

Bakku Yoraku: Removing Suffering & Imparting Joy
Śākyamuni Buddha’s lifetime teaching can be summed up in four Chinese characters: bakku yoraku. “Bakku yoraku” refers to removing...


Hardship Turns Into Joy
Recently when I was flying on a long distance international flight I had a stopover in San Francisco on my way to Los Angeles. Most times...


Affirmations of Joy and Gratitude
Reading The Buddhist Village Times is a pleasure and privilege that I enjoy each month. I feel very grateful that we have the opportunity...






















