Windows I am not sure which came first houses without windows or people without smiles. As I walk around or drive around I always look at the houses in neighborhoods. Houses are really quite fascinating, especially older ones that seem to have a unique character that sometimes seem lacking in some of the more modern or newer subdivisions. Something I am not sure you have noticed is that new construction, new houses usually lack windows…
Outside Nichiren’s Exile to Izu Begins 1261 On this day in 1261 Nichiren began his first exile, this exile was to the peninsula of Izu. This was not the first persecution to befall Nichiren, but it was his first exile, though not his last. According to the story Nichiren was cast out of the boat in some very turbulent seas. The shoreline to Izu is somewhat rocky and those transporting Nichiren, I am sure, were…
I have posted a lecture that I gave and recorded on January 8, 2012. This was a private lecture given at the request of a very special woman who felt a strong connection to the Dharanis. The link for this is Dharanis
Planning Waiting Nichiren Enters Seicho-ji to begin his education 1233 On this day in 1233 the boy, Zenichi-maro, enters Siecho-ji a temple near his home fishing village. Zenichimaro is only 11 years old and is sent to the temple to begin his schooling, as was customary for young boys. Upon entering the temple he is given a new name, Yakuo-maro.
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