Category: Nichiren

Lotus Path Volume 3, Available Now – Book – September 8, 2019

Print Edition Digital Edition  Now available in both print and digital versions the second volume of Lotus Path. Collection of short essays written to help encourage and deepen faith and practice of the Lotus Sutra to attain enlightenment.The practice of Buddhism is about changing our lives deep at the core. Buddhism calls on us to examine the causes of our suffering in brutal honesty. After making this self-assessment we then take the next step and…

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Lotus Path Volume 3, Available Now – Book – September 2, 2019

Now available in digital version the third volume of Lotus Path. Collection of short essays written to help encourage and deepen faith and practice of the Lotus Sutra to attain enlightenment.The practice of Buddhism is about changing our lives deep at the core. Buddhism calls on us to examine the causes of our suffering in brutal honesty. After making this self-assessment we then take the next step and make the necessary changes so we can…

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Monthly Prayer for Overcoming Illness – Dharma Talk and Video – September 1, 2019

Monthly Prayer for Overcoming Illness – September 1, 2019 Good morning, thank you for joining with me here at the temple in Syracuse and participating in the joyful recitation of the Lotus Sutra and the chanting of Odaimoku.  Today we dedicate our prayers and the merit we obtain to those who suffer from illness, whether short-term or long-term illness.  Also we offer our merit to those who care for the sick. As you may know…

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Small and Not Inconsequential Practice – Video – August 18, 2019

Today in a brief Dharma presentation I offer an introduction to a new series I will explore over time.  In this exploration I will provide various practices individuals may choose to engage in.  While there are many things an individual may choose to do in order to enhance their personal connection to Buddhism and daily life, what I will focus on and teach are practices that can be supported by doctrine.  This is not to…

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