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2015-10-07T12:13:47-05:00

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What does Buddhism say about Charity?

Last updated on: October 7, 2015 at 12:13 pm By Deily

Answer by Chris Berlin: Rather than being a “necessity,” the act of giving voluntarily in Buddhism is motivated by a recognition that all beings exist in interdependence. The interdependence of all things, combined with an awareness of those less fortunate, inspires compassion. Practicing selflessness in this way is thought to increase one’s own merit and is also an antidote to greed or grasping to possessions or other resources. Giving is an expression of the natural qualities of kindness and compassion. Recognition... Read more

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2015-10-07T12:16:51-05:00

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Who named Jerusalem?

Last updated on: October 7, 2015 at 12:16 pm By Deily

by Yaakov ben Chaim Tzvi The word Jerusalem, or Yerushalayim in Hebrew, is not mentioned in the Five Books of Moses and first appears in the Book of Joshua 1. At least, it’s not mentioned in full in the Pentateuch—but both halves are there. Let me explain: Yerushalayim—more specifically, the Temple Mount—was the very spot where Abraham almost sacrificed his son Isaac. Look in the narrative there and you’ll see that after he was told by an angel of God... Read more

2017-09-22T14:31:48-05:00

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What is the Meaning of True Love?

Last updated on: September 22, 2017 at 2:31 pm By Deily

By Thich Nhat Hanh True love is something that help you to suffer less. And help the other person to suffer less. True love is something that you make you happy and the other person happy. True love can help you have more freedom. In the teaching of the Buddha there are four elements of true love. The first is maitri, it means love and kindness. Maitri has the power to offer happiness. When you are able to generate a feeling... Read more

2015-10-07T12:03:38-05:00

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What is a Deacon?

Last updated on: October 7, 2015 at 12:03 pm By Deily

By Deacon Rob Embry For over forty years, since quite soon after Pope Paul VI implemented the Second Vatican Council‘s directive to restore the Order of Deacons as a permanent and stable ministry, we have had deacons ministering in our parishes and schools and a thousand other places. Still people come up to me and ask, “What is a Deacon? What can you do that the average Catholic in the pew can’t?” The best way to answer that is to... Read more