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How Not to Practice Buddhism or Chant Odaimoku – January 6, 2013 Meditation
How Not to Practice Buddhism or Chant Odaimoku I have written before on being asked the question “how should I chant” or “what should I chant for”. These seem to be questions practitioners frequently struggle with as they practice the Lotus Sutra. Some people come to Nichiren Buddhism from an organization that teaches that there…
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.
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…