Category: Basics

Answers to questions frequently asked at the temple.

Contemplating Disease – Part 12c – Ten Characteristics – October 2, 2018

Chih-I is quite strict when speaking of diligence and my experience bears out the necessity of taking to heart in all seriousness the advice he offers.  When it comes to our diligence in overcoming or living with illness there is no room to slack off.  Chih-I says that night and day from sunup to sunset with out rest from the “beginning, middle, and late night to the morning” we should practice diligently. He says your…

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The Bridge Volume 2 Publication of Enkyo-ji Buddhist Network Available – October 1, 2018

Announcing the latest issue of the magazine published by Enkyo-ji Buddhist Network Publishing, The Bridge Vol. 2 is now available for your reading pleasure.   In this issue there are photos from the wonderful retreat held in Buffalo this past August as well as articles on faith and practice written by various teachers in the Engkyo-ji Buddhist Network. In this issue articles cover a wide range of topics such as health is Buddhism, interview with NONA Bishop…

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Namu Myoho Renge Kyo or Nam Myoho Renge Kyo? – October 1, 2018

Namu Myoho Renge Kyo or Nam Myoho Renge Kyo? (repost of blog from July 13, 2011 – original post appears here) An ongoing topic of discussion in Nichiren denominations is which is the correct way to chant; is it Nam or Namu that precedes Myoho Renge Kyo? Various folks have their various ideas backed up with various reasons. My reflection here will provide my belief and the bases for that belief. I think the discussion…

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Dharma Talk Series Non Violent Communication and Eightfold Path

Beginning Sunday, 7 October 2018 I will be starting a new series of Dharma talks during our regular Sunday service.  This series will cover the principles of Non Violent Communication, NVC, as a tool to help inform and practice the Buddhist principles of the Eightfold Path. Our services are streamed live and you are welcome to join us on Zoom.  Simply click this link https://zoom.us/j/7772921161 to join the service.  If you have Zoom on your computer…

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