35 Day Practice Day 20

35 Day Practice Day 20 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 187 “Having see that the Buddha….(continue on same page)….to someone so that this sutra may be preserved.” R p. 239 “Then the four groups…. (continue to page 240) ….Wonderful Dharma Flower Sutra to someone.” Two Buddhas Sitting Side-by-Side Today the reading is much shorter than it was yesterday but what you read today is very important, so please read it slowly and deliberately.

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Mission – Monday July 16, 2012 Meditation

Mission Rissho Ankoku Ron submitted to Regent of Japan – 1260 “The more I’ve thought about happiness, the more surprised I’ve been at the importance of the “atmosphere of growth.” I think this is a huge engine of happiness, and when you have a mission, you create an atmosphere of growth whenever you pursue that mission. Have you found a way to have a mission? What is it – and does it boost your happiness?”…

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35 Day Practice Day 19

35 Day Practice Day 19 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 183 “Many-Treasures Buddha made another great vow….(continue to top of page 187)…..I have come to hear this sutra direct from you.” R p. 236 “The Buddha said to Great Delight….(continue to almost end of page 239)….I have come to this place to hear.” Purification of the World Today I have given you a very long portion to read. If you have any time remaining please…

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35 Day Practice Day 18

35 Day Practice Day 18 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 181 Beginning of Chapter XI to end of first paragraph p. 183 “Thereupon a stupa of the seven treasures ….. We wish to see that Buddha.” R p. 235 Beginning of Chapter XI to end of last full paragraph p. 236 “At that time a stupa of the seven precious….we want to see this Buddha’s body.” Stupa of Many Treasures I hope that the portion…

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