Archived Posts
More On Prayer – June 24, 2019
Recently I was asked a question about praying for other people. As a chaplain and a priest, and as a matter of personal thoughts I have offered prayers for others. Sometime my prayers for others was on behalf of someone else. This situation occurred most frequently in cases where an individual felt they lacked the…
Self-Compassion – Podcast – February 19, 2019
Self-Compassion Do for yourself as you do for others. 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…
Lotus Sutra Lecture Chapters II and XVI – Podcast – May 9, 2019
Lotus Sutra Lecture Chapters II and XVI This is a recording of one of a series of lectures on the Lotus Sutra covering chapters II and XVI. 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…
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…