Meditation a Science Experiment Demonstration for Children of all Ages

Here is a little demonstration that can be done to help illustrate some of what goes on when we practice meditation. This can be useful to help any of us and perhaps especially children to understand meditation in a much more visual way. For those of you who relate better to visuals you may find this helpful as well. Of course it is entirely possible that this will be of no value to you at…

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El Tiempo – Charla sobre el Dharma 5/10/2009

The following Spanish translation of my Dharma Talk was done by Yoryu Alzaa who is a Nichiren Shu Shami, novice priest, practicing in Paraguay. I am deeply indebted to him for his time and effort translating this. The English language version can be found by clicking on this link. Gassho Me gustaría hablar un poco sobre el tiempo. En dos semanas estaré dando una lectura sobre los Principales Escritos de Nichiren – Senji Sho que…

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Copying the Sutra – Shakyo – Dharma Talk July 25, 2010 (With Portuguese Translation)

Portuguese translation appears after English Copying the Sutra – Shakyo – Dharma Talk 25 July 2010 Podcast available The Lotus Sutra the primary sutra for Nichiren Buddhists is fairly unambiguous in its instructions on how to practice for it tells us specifically in several places throughout the text that we should; keep, read, recite, copy, and teach the Lotus Sutra. Some of you are aware that as part of our third year celebration we are…

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Gratitude and Transmission – Dharma Talk Given July 11, 2010

From Dharma Talk given July 11, 2010 (Unedited) Podcast available “Old foxes never forget their native home. When they are dying, they lie with their heads turned toward the hill where they had lived. The white tortoise once saved by Mao-pao of Chin in China showed its gratitude to Mao-pao by carrying him on its back when he was defeated in battle and had to flee across a river. Even beasts express their gratitude! It…

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