The audio file podcast is the telling of the story found in the Lotus Sutra Chapter 27 about a king his wife and their two sons. The king did not practice Buddhism, however his sons did. The two sons wished to convert their father to Buddhism. This story tells of the importance our actions have in helping others understand Buddhism. I hope you enjoy the story. I’ll admit I am not the best storyteller, perhaps…
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…
Audio recording of this Dharma Talk given live after the service. Good morning, thank you all for being here today to chant the Sutra and the Odaimoku. I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving with family and friends. I hope you remembered to express your appreciation for those things in your life that really matter. When you recited the sutra I hope you remembered to express your gratitude and appreciation to the Buddha for…
Thanksgiving Dharma Talk given Sunday 21 November 2010 Audio recording of this Dharma Talk given live after the service. There is material in the audio that does not appear in the written text. Good morning everyone, thank you for joining together to celebrate the Lotus Sutra this morning by reciting portions together and joyously chanting the Sacred Title or Odaimoku of the Lotus Sutra. Thank you also to the folks who have joined with us…
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