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Peacemaker Newsletter (September 26, 2023)

Sep 26, 2023
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2,500 years ago, it was the practice of the lay congregation to support monks through donations of food and clothing. Shakyamuni Buddha led his monks each morning in the practice of begging for their daily food. Each day’s offering was received with thanks regardless of its nature or size. In this way, the Buddha encouraged simplicity, the generosity of…

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