Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Sunday, May 3, 2015
HONORING MY ANCESTERS
I remember when I was pastoring how once a month we would pour libations. When I water the plants, which I should do more often, I think about my parents and many of their relatives who went before them. I also think about my foster parents and my birth parents, who I have no memories of and honor them.
Initially, I thought this was an African spiritual tradition. Then I became aware of how it was also a Native American tradition. Recently, I became aware this is also a part of Shin Buddhism and is known as the Pure Land Tradition. According to Taitetsu Unno this tradition emphasizes awakening to "the Name-that-calls" and recognizing the boundless compassion that sustains and connects all of life. Some of this message is conveyed in the following poem by Mitsu Aida.
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Saturday, May 2, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
May issue of One Spirit Many Voices
The May issue of our monthly newsletter, One Spirit, Many Voices is now available for download. Please remember we accept submissions through the 20th of each month -- http://inspiritual.biz/newsletters/
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
This month, our spiritual practice is connection. What can we each do to foster connection to each other?
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