Fantasy World – Avoiding the Big Question There have been occasions where I have been talking to people and I am asked the question what should I pray for when I chant to the Gohonzon? Perhaps several years ago I would not have thought twice about how to answer this, saying something like chant for whatever will make you happy. Now however, I am almost left speechless or at least at a somewhat loss for…
How Do I Get A Gohonzon? I am frequently asked by folks, especially those transitioning from other Nichiren denominations, how they can get a Gohonzon in Nichiren Shu. So, I am taking this opportunity to try to answer this question as best as I am able. Hopefully you will find this helpful as you learn more about practicing the Lotus Sutra correctly. Let me state that this short article represents only a brief answer to…
Italian translation appears after the English Nonviolent Communication Dharma Talk 6/12/2011 Good morning, thank you all for coming to the temple this morning and joining together to practice the Lotus Sutra. Today and every Sunday through the entire summer, 13 weeks, I will be devoting my Dharma talk time to teaching and leading learning in Nonviolent Communication. These will be structured sessions that will involve various activities and take-away practices. On some Sundays we will…
Good morning! Thank you all for joining together here at Myosho-ji today to celebrate the birth of the Buddha. Traditionally in Japan April 8, is the day set aside for marking the birth of the Buddha. Here in the United States where we do not get a holiday of our own we move it to a Sunday close to the event. You all today offered incense in appreciation of the three jewels of Buddhism, the…
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