Comparison of Lotus Sutra Translations

Which Translation of the Lotus Sutra Should I Get? Frequently folks ask me which translation of the Lotus Sutra they should get. You would think this would be a fairly easy, straight-forward question to answer, yet it is not, for a variety of reasons. Different people have different reasons for wanting to read the Lotus Sutra. There may also be other factors that may play into a person’s choices such as budget, availability, accessibility and…

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King Wonderful-Adornment For Children

The audio file podcast is the telling of the story found in the Lotus Sutra Chapter 27 about a king his wife and their two sons. The king did not practice Buddhism, however his sons did. The two sons wished to convert their father to Buddhism. This story tells of the importance our actions have in helping others understand Buddhism. I hope you enjoy the story. I’ll admit I am not the best storyteller, perhaps…

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Jodo-e – Dharma Talk – December 12, 2010

Dharma Talk – December 12, 2010 – Jodo-e Commemorating the Enlightenment of the Buddha Good morning everyone. Thank you all for being here today to commemorate the Enlightenment of the Buddha, called Jodo-e in Japanese. Roughly 3000 years ago a young man, a prince who had lived a life of luxury and comfort took it upon himself to find a way to enable every person to overcome the sufferings of life. According to legend he…

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Perceiving – Dharma Talk – November 28, 2010

Audio recording of this Dharma Talk given live after the service. Good morning, thank you all for being here today to chant the Sutra and the Odaimoku. I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving with family and friends. I hope you remembered to express your appreciation for those things in your life that really matter. When you recited the sutra I hope you remembered to express your gratitude and appreciation to the Buddha for…

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