Random Quote
When you see anyone who does not receive this sutra by faith, you should show him some other profound teachings of mine, teach him, benefit him, and cause him to rejoice. When you do all this, you will be able to repay the favors to you by the Buddhas.
— Buddha
Category: Lotus Sutra
Sangha – Giving of Yourself – August 10, 2011
Sangha – Giving of Yourself – August 10, 2011 Many people approach the concept of Sangha as some sort of organization or collection of practitioners whose purpose it to provide them with something. In other words people think that the Sangha exists for their benefit, and if they don’t see any benefit to themselves they see no value in participating. Sangha is truly a community of believers and practitioners in the Dharma, but it is…
Building a Sangha – Dharma Talk Given in Raleigh, NC July 31, 2011
Building a Sangha – Dharma Talk Given in Raleigh, NC July 31, 2011 This post has been edited some from the original to remove names of individuals. Good morning! I would like to thank all the folks here in Raleigh for a wonderful weekend. Last night we spent time together with families and fiends who are either practicing the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Flower Sutra or who support family members who are practicing. We…
Sangha – Giving of Yourself – August 10, 2011
Sangha – Giving of Yourself – August 10, 2011 Many people approach the concept of Sangha as some sort of organization or collection of practitioners whose purpose it to provide them with something. In other words people think that the Sangha exists for their benefit, and if they don’t see any benefit to themselves they see no value in participating. Sangha is truly a community of believers and practitioners in the Dharma, but it is…
Building a Sangha – Dharma Talk Given in Raleigh, NC July 31, 2011
Building a Sangha – Dharma Talk Given in Raleigh, NC July 31, 2011 This post has been edited some from the original to remove names of individuals. Good morning! I would like to thank all the folks here in Raleigh for a wonderful weekend. Last night we spent time together with families and fiends who are either practicing the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Flower Sutra or who support family members who are practicing. We…
