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Universal Teachings For Everyday Living Page 2
I would like to discuss the Buddhist teaching called
in Japanese.
means causes and conditions. Buddhist
doctrine states that all things or results are due to the com-
bined effect of direct causes and indirect conditions. For
immediate cause or primary reason for food being on the
table is that there is a “bread winner.” The head of the fam-
ily worked hard and his or her wages provided the means
to purchase food. In addition to this direct cause, there are
indirect conditions that are necessary for food to be on the
for crops, a food distribution system, etc.
is at the core of Right Understanding, which is the
center was held on June 22, 2002 in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
How did this retreat center come to be? What are the causes
and conditions? Richard Zenyo Brandon is the founder of
Spread.” “Bright Dawn” was chosen in honor of his teacher,
Rev. Gyomay Kubose; the translation of Gyomay is “bright
dawn.” Whenever Richard is asked how he became inter-
ested in Buddhism, he says it all started when he heard Rev.
Kubose’s talk when Rev. Kubose was a guest speaker at a
Unitarian church. Thus, there is a line connecting the hear-
ing of an inspiring talk and the establishment of a retreat
center some 30 years later.
Richard found a “home” in the Buddhist teachings.
entropy. Just as the perfume of incense spreads all
because that young person will influence others and
munity, you never know where the effects will end.
too. One’s actions “spread out” all over. The spread
It is not necessary to know exactly how things influ-
ence each other. The main point is to appreciate that
little thing we receive is a great gift. Innen and right
understanding help one to live with a genuine sincer-
ity that makes each moment full of meaning.
Congratulations on the establishment of the “Bright
Dawn Home Spread.” Its birth is the result of many
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