Thus Have I Heard – Dharma Talk – June 2, 2019

Today in our short Dharma talk we study the difference and the relationship between the title of the Lotus Sutra, Myoho Renge Kyo, and the text of the Sutra as well as the significance of Namu. We will be studying in more detail over the coming weeks the importance of Namu and you. The book referenced in the video can be purchased from Amazon by clicking on the image link below. For further study of…

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Instructions for Performing Daily Service – Movie – May 13, 2019

Instructions for Performing Daily Service in Nichiren Shu  Presented in this video is basic instruction for performing your daily service at home. For me and the way I teach it is important to consider and understand the reality of various lives. Many people, who due to various situations in their lives, are unable to make time to do a complete service. Some, perhaps those working two jobs and caring for children, live in a different…

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Contemplating Illness – Book Release – May 13, 2019

My newest book, Contemplating Illness is now available on Amazon.  For a limited time, until May 24, 2019,  the book is available at a reduced price of $9.00.  This is a significant reduction from the list price of $12.99.  About Contemplating Illness For the majority of my life I have in one way or another engaged in caring for people suffering from various diseases and illnesses.  First, taking care of boys dying from AIDS. Then…

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Graduation from Shingyo Dojo Movie Recorded 2008 – May 9, 2019

Graduation from Shingyo Dojo This is a short video of the final day and graduation from Shingyo Dojo. Shingyo Dojo is a 35 day intense training done at Mount Minobu the head temple of Nichiren Shu. The video was recorded by the parents of Kanjo Bassett and so the emphasis in the video is of their son. There are instances where you can hear my name being called and can see me in the video.…

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