Happenings around Myosho-ji, Wonderful Voice Buddhist Temple
Unexpected Even though we live with an expectation that certain things will happen in certain ways, the reality is that there is a real possibility that something unexpected may happen. Actually the unexpected happens probably more frequently that we are aware, it is just that over time we have become better able at managing the potential upset in our lives.
Not Easy Working on the 35 Day Practice guide was a great activity for me, as I hope it was for anyone who kept up with it. It was a good opportunity for me to look at the Lotus Sutra from what I imagine a new person would view it. It isn’t easy to begin to practice Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra, it is sometimes even harder to keep on going for many years.
Going Slowly Imagine this if you will. You are driving down the road and in your car is a very fragile load, let’s say you have a crock-pot full of stew, some trays of food and you are on your way to a potluck supper. You want your items to arrive un-spilled and in good shape so that everyone will enjoy your contribution.
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…
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