35 Day Practice Day 19

35 Day Practice Day 19 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 183 “Many-Treasures Buddha made another great vow….(continue to top of page 187)…..I have come to hear this sutra direct from you.” R p. 236 “The Buddha said to Great Delight….(continue to almost end of page 239)….I have come to this place to hear.” Purification of the World Today I have given you a very long portion to read. If you have any time remaining please…

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35 Day Practice Day 18

35 Day Practice Day 18 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 181 Beginning of Chapter XI to end of first paragraph p. 183 “Thereupon a stupa of the seven treasures ….. We wish to see that Buddha.” R p. 235 Beginning of Chapter XI to end of last full paragraph p. 236 “At that time a stupa of the seven precious….we want to see this Buddha’s body.” Stupa of Many Treasures I hope that the portion…

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35 Day Practice Day 17

35 Day Practice Day 17 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 176 “Medicine-King! Although many…..(continue to p. 177 end of paragraph)….cause them to attain Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi.” R p. 230 first paragraph “Medicine King, thought there are many….(read three paragraphs on this page ending with)….the Buddha has opened it up.” Thirsty Man Continue today splitting your remaining practice time between chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo and practicing reciting Chapter 16 in the Shindoku as before. Perhaps by this…

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35 Day Practice Day 16

35 Day Practice Day 16 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 175 “I have expounded many sutras….(continue to p. 176)….will approach Anuttara-samyak-sambodi” R p. 229 “Then the Buddha spoke once again…(continue to top p. 230)…will come nearer to supreme awakening.” After you have read the selection today split the remainder of your practice time between practicing reading the Shindoku of Chapter 16 as before and chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. You are also continuing to observe…

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