Nuts and Bolts of Sangha Building – Dharma Talk – September 13, 2019

Nuts and Bolts of Sangha Building – September 13, 2019 I’ve written several articles on Sangha building, mostly from a theoretical point of view.  I’ve addressed major points of inclusion, and celebration of difference, and the importance of not neglecting the Sangha as disposable. Now I’d like to give some advice on how to actually do the work of growing a Sangha.  It’s hard, it’s often discouraging, and truly there is no other way. First…

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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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Persecución de Matsubagayatsu – Charla de Dharma – 27 de Agosto del 2019

(Dedicado a los miembros que practican en Argentina) Hoy, el día que escribo esto, es el 27 de agosto del 2019, es el aniversario de la persecución de Matsubagayatsu que sufrió Nichiren Shonin. Fue durante este evento cuando miles de creyentes laicos de la escuela exclusiva del Nembutsu fueron incitados a amotinarse por su clero, con la aprobación tácita del gobierno. El incidente tuvo lugar en Kamakura, Japón. En la noche del 27, Nichiren se…

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