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Benefits of Rituals – January 20, 2013 Meditation (With Portuguese Translation)
Portuguese translations appears after English Benefits of Rituals 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…
Contemplating Disease – New Book – Part I – Aug 20, 2018
(Contemplating Disease will be the working title I will use for posts relating to my next book dealing with Disease, our Buddhist practice, and the Lotus Sutra.) For the majority of my life I have in one way or another engaged in the caring for people suffering from various diseases and illnesses. First, as…
Taking On Too Much – Podcast – February 21, 2019
Taking On Too Much Simplify your spiritual practice If you enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation to help spread the Dharma. You may do so by clicking on the PayPal button on either the temple webpage www.myoshoji.org, or on my blog www.ryusho.org/blog. Thank you for your support. Subscribe to my blog post newsletter…
Five Implements of Skillful Means for Entry to the Dharma
Zeal, Vigor, Mindfulness, Discernment, Single-Mindedness These Five Implements were presented by Chih-i in his “Essentials for Practicing Calming and Insight and Dhyana Meditation” Zeal – First a person much possess the desire, the willingness to change something. Without this aspiring to change there is no initial cause for implementation. Vigor – Next a person must approach the task with effort, and a willingness to accomplish the task without letting up. Not being afraid to challenge…