what does being a buddhist mean to you?
re: school prayer/a moment of silence
Jakusho Kwong Roshi
The Sonoma Mountain Zen Center
Santa Rosa, California
“A moment of silence in the schools is a good start - a good start for teachers, too. Just sitting up straight in a relaxed way for a moment helps us regain our natural composure and sense of dignity. It is like an exploration for teachers as well as students, exploring a gigantic area. Because something is needed. This is a stepping-stone - returning to silence.”
Reverend Masao Kakuryo Kodani
Priest
Senshin Buddhist Temple
Los Angeles, California
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