Category: The Basics

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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Ji Ga Ge – Ichi Ichi Mon Mon Practice – Podcast – August 17, 2019

Ji Ga Ge – Ichi Ichi Mon Mon Practice This recording is of the Ji Ga Ge portion of Chapter XVI of the Lotus Sutra. Ichi Ichi Mon Mon is a practice for learning the correct pronunciation of passages of the Sutra for recitation. This is a one on one practice with an instructor and a student. The recitation is done line by line with the instructor reciting solo and the student following along by…

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Hoben Pon Ichi Ichi Mon Mon Practice – Podcast – August 17, 2019

Hoben Pon – Ichi Ichi Mon Mon Practice This recording is of the Hoben Pon Chapter II of the Lotus Sutra. Ichi Ichi Mon Mon is a practice for learning the correct pronunciation of passages of the Sutra for recitation. This is a one on one practice with an instructor and a student. The recitation is done line by line with the instructor reciting solo and the student following along by pointing to each character…

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