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Life of Nichiren Shonin – Video – July 31, 2019
Below is a little video I put together on October 13, 2014 from photos and videos. These video tour begins with images from my Docho ceremony. When a person begins the process of becoming a priest the first step is Tokudo. The Tokudo is where a novice shaves their head and takes up the robes…
Guardians Of Hell – June 30, 2012 Meditation
Guardians Of Hell Aizen Myoo Day According to the calendar I have today we celebrate Aizen Myoo, though it was on the 25th of June that Nichiren is said to have seen a vision of Aizen. I have no knowledge of why the difference in the days.
Time – Podcast – May 7, 2019
Time Time, your time of practice and faith. The Trouble Tree. 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…
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…