Archived Posts
Righting the Ship – Sangha Building – Dharma Talk – September 18, 2019
Contemplating Disease – Part 3b – Balance, Harmony, and Whack – August 24, 2018
The Bridge Volume 2 Publication of Enkyo-ji Buddhist Network Available – October 1, 2018
Announcing the latest issue of the magazine published by Enkyo-ji Buddhist Network Publishing, The Bridge Vol. 2 is now available for your reading pleasure. In this issue there are photos from the wonderful retreat held in Buffalo this past August as well as articles on faith and practice written by various teachers in the Engkyo-ji Buddhist Network. In this issue articles cover a wide range of topics such as health is Buddhism, interview with NONA Bishop…
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo or Nam Myoho Renge Kyo? – October 1, 2018
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo or Nam Myoho Renge Kyo? (repost of blog from July 13, 2011 – original post appears here) An ongoing topic of discussion in Nichiren denominations is which is the correct way to chant; is it Nam or Namu that precedes Myoho Renge Kyo? Various folks have their various ideas backed up with various reasons. My reflection here will provide my belief and the bases for that belief. I think the discussion…
Dharma Talk Series Non Violent Communication and Eightfold Path
Beginning Sunday, 7 October 2018 I will be starting a new series of Dharma talks during our regular Sunday service. This series will cover the principles of Non Violent Communication, NVC, as a tool to help inform and practice the Buddhist principles of the Eightfold Path. Our services are streamed live and you are welcome to join us on Zoom. Simply click this link https://zoom.us/j/7772921161 to join the service. If you have Zoom on your computer…
Contemplating Disease – Part 12b – Ten Characteristics – October 1, 2018
Utilization is up next. While it is important to have faith, to have good medicine, to have good doctors, and to have a good treatment plan none of them have any value in themselves unless we put them to use. Faith without practice is a three legged stool missing a leg, and will eventually sooner over later will certainly topple over. The three pillars of our Buddhist practice is faith, practice, and study. It does…