Religion

SOTO ZEN

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The essence of Zen Buddhism is that all human beings are Buddha, and beings by nature are Buddhas, as ice by nature is water.

ˈZen Buddhist school of Japan is the practice of sitting meditation leading to gradual enlightenment. Sōtō Zen or the Sōtō school is the largest of the three traditional sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism. It is the Japanese line of the Chinese Cáodòng school, which was founded during the Tang dynasty by Dòngshān Liánjiè. It emphasizes Shikantaza, meditation with no objects, anchors, or content.

The Epiphany

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Celebracion del Dia de Reyes Three Kings Day Celebration is observed tomorrow all over Latin America and for Spanish-cultures.

We mailed the grandkids presents and hope they arrived by today, but the way USPS is operating these days, one never knows.

RIP: Desmond Tutu

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The archbishop, whose powerful voice helped slay apartheid in South Africa, and earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 is dead at 90.

The South African anti-apartheid campaigner, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was one of the world’s most revered religious leaders, died in Cape Town. This loss will be felt all over the world. A peacebuilder and a humble person; a joyful sense of humor and one who experienced and helped his nation confront a serious problem.

The Whole TRUTH

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On earth, we worship in various ways and many faiths. From tribal beliefs to organized religions. Science proves to be our best option.

Alternative facts are not truths in the eyes of our judicial system. In court, we swear a solemn oath: to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. This shall and will be done.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 圣诞节快乐 FELIZ NAVIDAD

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During all the trying times and moments of a global pandemic, we've sought out positivity, comfort, and joy in every area of our lives.

Because of Christmas and the year-end holidays, #CityImages will not be posting for the next few days. We will be back soon. If any major news occurs during that time, it will be updated on #DONews our news aggregator website.  https://xtra.doseofnews.com/ #DOSEOFNEWS. Meantime, we hope you get some time to relax and reflect on all you’ve accomplished this difficult year.

Happy Hanukkah 2021

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Happy Hanukkah... Please enjoy The Festival of Lights that has already officially begun as we observe lighting the menorah.  

This Jewish holiday celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. The lighting of the menorah is perhaps the most well-known tradition. It is usually placed in a window or a doorway.

Mea Maxima Culpa

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I want to share a very personal moment with all and have decided that the best practice is to say that  I must confess in public.

Therefore from now on and evermore, I will look in the mirror before correcting others’ mistakes. The wise words for his flock from The Holy Father. 

A Christmas Countdown

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It is the most wonderful time of the year, and as Christmas comes near which to me is dear, I'm offering this here if you want to hear.

It’s already beginning to look a little like Christmas, nearly everywhere you go. As Thanksgiving draws near in a few short weeks, many cities and towns are already getting the jump on their Christmas holiday programs, particularly to give potential participants notice to join in the joyous festivities.

Yom Kippur
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Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism. A high holiday that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.