Posted March 7, 2020 in Sacred Stories

49 Days

Sacred Stories

Chanting GATE GATE PARAGATE PARASAMGATE BODHI SVAHA from the heart sutra for 49 days to-the-day of transition is a significant act of love in the Buddhist tradition. PARASAMGATE means completely gone to the further shore. The prefix SAM is intensive in meaning: completely, thoroughly, altogether.

She had been chanting for the […]

Posted June 28, 2017 in Wholesome Thoughts

Special Day

Wholesome Thoughts

Today is my mother-in-law’s birthday. While she is no longer in body, remembering her special day continues to be special.

If you are interested in ways to honor friends or loved ones who have passed, send email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217.

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