"It is in forgiving that we are forgiven, it is in a daily surrender of ego through service to others that we become happy, joyous, and free."
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Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi, Zen Buddhist priest and founder of the Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ. A native of Israel who began his studies in Thailand, he has dedicated himself to helping others find spiritual peace and fulfillment.
Zen Buddhist morning ceremony and tea ceremony. Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji monastery, Catskills.
Father Synevskyy, parish priest of St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Johnson City, NY. Father Oryhon, retired. Both of these men have dedicated their lives to serving their community, including Ukrainian families who have suffered from the war. They are also involved in efforts to assist families still in Ukraine.
Sunday morning Divine Liturgy at St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Johnson City, NY.