Category: Pastoral Care

Nuts and Bolts of Sangha Building – Dharma Talk – September 13, 2019

Nuts and Bolts of Sangha Building – September 13, 2019 I’ve written several articles on Sangha building, mostly from a theoretical point of view.  I’ve addressed major points of inclusion, and celebration of difference, and the importance of not neglecting the Sangha as disposable. Now I’d like to give some advice on how to actually do the work of growing a Sangha.  It’s hard, it’s often discouraging, and truly there is no other way. First…

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Lotus Path Volume 3, Available Now – Book – September 8, 2019

Print Edition Digital Edition  Now available in both print and digital versions the second volume of Lotus Path. Collection of short essays written to help encourage and deepen faith and practice of the Lotus Sutra to attain enlightenment.The practice of Buddhism is about changing our lives deep at the core. Buddhism calls on us to examine the causes of our suffering in brutal honesty. After making this self-assessment we then take the next step and…

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Lotus Path Volume 3, Available Now – Book – September 2, 2019

Now available in digital version the third volume of Lotus Path. Collection of short essays written to help encourage and deepen faith and practice of the Lotus Sutra to attain enlightenment.The practice of Buddhism is about changing our lives deep at the core. Buddhism calls on us to examine the causes of our suffering in brutal honesty. After making this self-assessment we then take the next step and make the necessary changes so we can…

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Monthly Prayer for Overcoming Illness – Dharma Talk and Video – September 1, 2019

Monthly Prayer for Overcoming Illness – September 1, 2019 Good morning, thank you for joining with me here at the temple in Syracuse and participating in the joyful recitation of the Lotus Sutra and the chanting of Odaimoku.  Today we dedicate our prayers and the merit we obtain to those who suffer from illness, whether short-term or long-term illness.  Also we offer our merit to those who care for the sick. As you may know…

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