Beginning today, 26 July 2015, the segments of Physician’s Good Medicine are no longer available on this blog. This is in keeping with my practice of removing the blog postings when the book is ready for publication. Within a few weeks the official publication will be available for purchase.
Writing this book has been an interesting experience to say the least. It was a project that I began perhaps out of time. I was prompted to write something about this very short parable which appears in the Lotus Sutra, Chapter XVI. In all honesty I was not prepared at that time to begin writing about the parable, however the then Bishop Shokai Kanai suggested I do so. Believing that nothing happens without a reason I put aside writing about the Burning House and started on what turned out to be a difficult project.
I am confident of the value of the book and the contribution it will make to enhance one’s relationship and understanding of the Lotus Sutra. One thing I am particularly excited about is this book was review by a professional editor. John H. volunteered to do the editorial work and so I am deeply indebted for his donation of time and talent. Cleaning up my written mess is not something I am qualified to do, and also I don’t think I do such a good job. Once I’ve written it I welcome editorial assistance, and I am very open to changes as long as they don’t significantly alter the content. In this instance, giving John freedom to do what he is qualified to do I felt very confident and so I am leaving it much as he has suggested. It will be a better book because of that.
I hope you will consider purchasing the book when it is available and exploring the Lotus Sutra in perhaps unique ways you may not have considered previously. Finally let me extend to you the reader my deep respect and appreciation for you faith and practice.
With Gassho,
Ryusho
