Answers to questions frequently asked at the temple.
35 Day Practice Day 5 Today we begin to tackle the reading of Chapter 16 in Shindoku. Here is a link to a PDF file of the Romanized text the portion of Chapter 16 which is read during services in Nichiren Shu. This important portion of the Lotus Sutra is read in all denominations of Nichiren Buddhism.
35 Day Practice Day 4 Read Lotus Sutra: M p.48 “The Bodhisattvas who hear the Dharma…..(to end of chapter). R p.100 “When bodhisattvas hear this Dharma…..(to end of chapter). “When you have great joy you will become Buddhas!” (Lotus Sutra, Chapter II) For those who have been reading my writings for a while you know that this passage is one I frequently quote. I think it is key and provides us with a hint as…
35 Day Practice Day 3 Read Lotus Sutra: M p. 36 “Any Saravaka or Bodhisattva….(p. 37)…Exactly as I am.” R p. 88 “If a sharavaka or a bodhisattva…(p. 89)…Without any distinctions.” Again, today complete the remainder of your goal time chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. Remember as you chant keep your mind focused on the chanting, this is a meditative practice. If you find your mind wandering say the word ‘thinking’ to yourself and gently…
35 Day Practice Day 2 Read Lotus Sutra: M p. 23 “Thereupon the World-Honored One…(page 24)…despite these differences.” R p. 75 “At that time the World-Honored One…(page 76)…complete fundamental coherence.” Depending upon how long it takes you to read this, and please take your time doing so, chant the remainder of your goal time. If your goal time is used up then just chant Namu Myoho Renge Kyo three times and bow as the conclusion…
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