Answers to questions frequently asked at the temple.
Ohigan TODAY the first day of autumn we celebrate Ohigan. Actually the autumnal equinox occurred during the afternoon yesterday, but today is the first full day of fall. “They had already trained themselves out of their compassion towards others, entered the Way to the wisdom of the Buddha, obtained great wisdom, and reached the Other Shore so that their fame had already extended over innumerable worlds.” (Lotus Sutra, Chapter I)
Now available as a complete book the entire collection of articles posted in the 35-Day Practice series. This book pulls together all the articles into one convenient format. The articles have been edited and in some cases expanded upon. The original articles will remain on the blog and can be accessed for free, however they will not be indexed or sorted other than as they appeared one at a time. The book can be ordered…
35 Day Practice Day 35 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 336 “World-Honored One! I heard…(continue to p. 337)…if they do these four things.” M p. 339 “Universal-Sage! Anyone who…(continue to p. 340)…and practice just as you do.” R p. 393 “Arriving at Holy Eagle Peak…(continue to p. 394)…certain to acquire this sutra.” R p. 396 “Then Shakyamuni Buddha praised him…(continue to p. 397)…do the work of Universal Sage Bodhisattva.” Four Causes for Personal Appearance of…
35 Day Practice Day 34 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 330 from beginning of Chapter “Thereupon the Buddha said…(continue to p. 332)…practice the Way under that Buddha!” R p. 387 from beginning of Chapter “ At that time the Buddha…(continue to p. 389)…pursue the Way under the Buddha.” Two Sons – Pure Treasury and Pure Eyes Keeping up the rhythm of your practice routine, once you have finished reading the selection today spend the remainder…
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