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Metal Prison Omandala – Final Two Days
The metal version of the special Omandala inscribed for inmates and to support prison ministry will only be available for two more days. After the end of January this Omandala will not be made available. Remember this mandala is intended to offer our prayers in support of those who are incarcerated so that they may find peace and enlightenment. Some of the proceeds will be used to support ministers who are doing prison work so…
World-Voice-Perceiver – Four Lower Realms – Part 3
Hunger You may be wondering why I am going through the lower realms as I begin exploring World-Voice-Perceiver. It would be a fair question since the subject is not covered in the chapter itself. As with most writers, from what I understand, the writing of a book is often more about the evolution of an idea and less about merely recording an idea fully formed. So it is with this book, it is evolving as…
Benefits of Rituals
Portuguese translations appears after English Benefits of Rituals (repost from Jan 20, 2013) In Nichiren Shu, as well as in possibly all religions there are certain rituals that are performed as a part of the practice of that religion. Form some people these rituals can seem to be limiting. There may come times when we think to ourselves, why do we do the same thing over and over; nothing seems to change, or it is…
Book Announcement – Important Matters: Lotus Sutra Faith and Practice
The book Important Matters: Lotus Sutra Faith and Practice will be available within the next couple of days. The files have all been submitted and are awaiting final approval. I’ll let you know when the book will be available through Amazon for ordering. The first draft posts for the book are no longer available on my blog. I hope you will consider adding this book to your books to support your faith, practice, and study…