Readings for ”Is Enlightenment Desirable?”

1. “At the moment of his awakening at the foot of the bodhi tree, theBuddha declared, “How strange—all beings possess the capacity to beawakened, to understand, to love, to be free—yet they allow themselvesto be carried away on the ocean of suffering.” He saw that day...

Is Enlightenment Desireable?

Hank sees and greets his friend Walter. “How are you doing, Walt?”Walter: “Very well, thank you? How are you?”Hank: “No complaint.”Walter: “Hey Hank, is your son still living at home?”Hank: “Yeah he is.”Walter: “Well has he had any luck looking for a job?”Hank: “No...

Readings for “Prayer; Yours, Mine, & Ours

Chalice Lighting; In sanctuaries throughout the globe, Unitarian Universalists are lighting chalices, symbol of our faith. Our hearts, minds and prayers go out to Ukrainian families scurrying to get children out of harm’s way, families with members defending their...

Prayer; Yours, Mine & Ours

Spirit of Life was written by Carolyn McDade as a prayer. No one prayer is going be meaningful to all of us. But for countless UU’s, this song has been a bridge to the communication and artform of prayer. “Nam Myho Renge Kyo.” is a prayer that I learned in 1986...