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Entries from July 2008

Summer Flowers in Ojai

July 28th, 2008 · Comments

Summer Flowers in Ojai

I just bought a new camera and have been taking a few nature shots. I found a used Canon Rebel XT on eBay for a decent price. Look for more pictures from me in the future.

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Tags: Photography

Being Vegan

July 21st, 2008 · Comments

Back in 1985-1986, I was deeply troubled by the plight of the rainforest in the Amazon. The information I received at that time came primarily from the Rainforest Action Network who talked about deforestation to support the booming fast food industry and the American hunger for cheap hamburgers. I felt helpless to do anything until [...]

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Tags: Buddhism · Environment · Family

4 days, 25 Monastics, 80 Children, and More

July 7th, 2008 · Comments

With almost 250 people filling Deer Park Monastery, the 6th Annual Family Retreat was a great success. Leslie and I (with kids) arrived a couple days early to help setup and plan for the arrival of many friends. From July 2 through July 6, the monastery was transformed into a time of families practicing together. [...]

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Tags: Buddhism · Family