TagLoss and Grieving

Transforming grief, I deepen my appreciation for life.

When my wife’s health declines, I take the chance to defeat my fears and repay my debt of gratitude.

In memory of my mother and my friend, I bring joy and dance to Memphis.

Seeing myself through my daughter’s eyes, I walk the path of a person of courage.

Learning from my mother’s example, I use my faith to become the author of my own life story. I’m Alexandria Jones from San Diego.

Coming around my wife in her final days, her friends help me begin anew.

Chanting for my late brother’s happiness, I reawaken my creative spirit.

In the wake of my son’s passing, I rise above my pain and discover the beauty of life within.

Losing all to fire, I rebuild, turning misfortune into fortune.

Searching for my father, I remember again and again a promise of hope.

While I grieved my mother, the district I vowed to revive revives me.

Seeking my mission, I discover the way of life of a person of courage.

In the face of loss, I teach my students, my nephews and myself that all hardship can be transformed into value.

Bearing the courage of a friend in mind, I bring a zeal for kosen-rufu to Alabama.

Overcoming profound self-doubt and the loss of my mother prepares me for a journey of 10,000 miles. I’m Yoko Ambulo from Chicago.

Determined to turn the grief of untimely death into the joy of renewed life, I affirm that victory in Buddhism is guaranteed.

Fighting toward my dream of becoming an educator, I come to understand my mother as a great teacher.

Practicing for self and others, I learn to believe in my victory. 

Facing my father’s illness, I learn how to hold my ground and triumph in faith.

Buddhism opens my life to a love transcending time.