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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Three Column Journal & Part II Lecture on Why We Recite 10 Suchnesses Three Times – September 30, 2018

Three Column Journal and Part II Lecture on Ten Suchnesses Audio Recording The Dharma talk from today’s service covers two topics.  The main portion of the talk is about a journal format I am hoping folks will endeavor to use diligently through the remainder of the year.  At the end of the year I am hoping that folks will share there feedback noting any changes that have taken place in their behaviors since they first…

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100 Days Chanting Meditation – Part 1

A few days ago Sensei Kanjin Cederman offered this challenge to us and our practice for the last remaining 100 days of the year.  I would like to offer as a companion to this an accompanying meditation to engage in as we make our way out of 2018 and into 2019. If you’ve read my book on The Magic City you will know that I am fond of and engage in a couple of mystical…

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