A different approach to studying the Lotus Sutra, or any sacred text, that focuses on a heart centered understanding. This heart centered approach is not in opposition to an intellectual understanding. It is a different and differently expansive way to be present to and with our sacred text. Subscribe to my blog post newsletter
Today I begin to talk more about another aspect of the answer to a question from May 26, 2020 regarding whether familial attachment to children is or is not an impediment to enlightenment. This is a rather complex discussion and in this video I tried to lay some ground work to build upon for next wee Subscribe to my blog post newsletter
Previously recorded presentation by Brian McQuire. Tonight we host Brian McGuire from the Greater New England Sangha. During tonight’s presentation Brian will talk about privilege, in particular Shakyamuni’s privilege as exhibited in the Devadatta Chapter. In Chapter XII we find the story of the Dragon King’s Daughter and her enlightenment. During the course of the discussion which accompanied Brian’s talk we covered a wide range of related issues. The fact that our liturgy does not…
This is a previously recorded guest presentation by Nichiren Order of North America, NONA, Bishop Myokei Shonin on the subject of Diversity. This presentation was recorded January 2016. Tonight Nichiren Order of North America Bishop Myokei Caine-Barrett joined us at Myosho-ji to speak about diversity. During this time with us she not only used her personal life experiences and insights but also called on those who joined in live to speak about their own experiences.…
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