Here will be posted Dharma Talks given after services usually given on Sunday’s.
I am asked this question almost as much as I am asked about a Buddhist view or belief regarding death and life. This writing will certainly not put the issue to rest, I am not even sure it is possible for anyone to completely answer it. I would like to, however, offer some points I feel are important regarding the practice and application of Buddhism to our lives. If we look at a set of…
Today we held the Tokudo Service for Shami Jisho. This is the initial taking of vows by a novice as they begin the training to become a priest. The following is the text of my Dharma Talk given at the beginning of the Tokudo Service. ——–Begin Dharma Talk Text————- Good afternoon, thank you all for coming to the temple today. Thank you to the visiting Nichiren Shu priests, Ryuoh Shonin from Boston and Myokei Shonin…
This Dharma talk was recorded live at the conclusion of morning service on February 13, 2011. The talk consists of the retelling of the parable found within the Lotus Sutra about the rich man and his poor son. The important message here being that through the mercy of the Buddha we are raised up in our condition of life and given a priceless treasure that we did not ask for not did we realize we…
Dharma Talk – December 12, 2010 – Jodo-e Commemorating the Enlightenment of the Buddha Good morning everyone. Thank you all for being here today to commemorate the Enlightenment of the Buddha, called Jodo-e in Japanese. Roughly 3000 years ago a young man, a prince who had lived a life of luxury and comfort took it upon himself to find a way to enable every person to overcome the sufferings of life. According to legend he…
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