(From my book Lotus Path Vol. I) It could be Legos or it could be anything. How many times have you gotten some item that required some assembly and just jumped right in without reading the instructions? Children are frequently enthralled with the bright colored building blocks that snap together and can be used to construct all manner of things. Legos can be used to build almost anything the imagination can conceive. But sometimes our…
Chih-I is quite strict when speaking of diligence and my experience bears out the necessity of taking to heart in all seriousness the advice he offers. When it comes to our diligence in overcoming or living with illness there is no room to slack off. Chih-I says that night and day from sunup to sunset with out rest from the “beginning, middle, and late night to the morning” we should practice diligently. He says your…
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? (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…
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