Increasing Online Offerings for Viewing: Rebroadcast Setsubun Service

I’ve been think about how to develop the virtual  Myosho-ji Sangha and better support those who currently participate as well as being more valuable and relevant to others wishing to practice Nichiren Shu and unable to attend a temple.  One idea that came to mind was to rebroadcast services.   By doing this I am hoping it will be of benefit to those who may be unable to join in for the actual service live…

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Along the Way – January 28, 2017 

Technically I am less than seven hours from Syracuse, my final destination. If I did not need gas for the car, bathroom breaks for the dog and I, or food or to unfold then sure no problem.  What most likely will happen is I’ll get close to Syracuse by tomorrow evening sunset or when too exhausted to drive. Then I’ll stream the service on Sunday morning and finish up the final leg that afternoon.  I…

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Three Themes to Guide Me in 2017 – January 22, 2017

Each year the subject of resolutions and goals comes up around the beginning of the new year. Most years I do list things I would like to accomplish during the year, these would be the goals for the year. And then the list of things I determine I will work on to achieve a particular goal which may represent a different way of living. This year I have several huge tasks I’ve taken on which…

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Moving to Syracuse: The Why’s – January 8, 2017

By now most, if not all, know that I am leaving Charlotte, NC and moving to Syracuse, NY.  While it may seem sudden to many it is something that I have been planning on doing for several years, though I may not have shared it openly.  Many have asked me why Syracuse and why now.  I would like to take this time to provide some answers. When I returned to Charlotte after graduating from Portland…

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