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Senji Sho Dharma Lecture Part 4 of 4 – Video – May 21, 2020
The fourth part of a four part series lecture given on one Nichiren’s Five Major Writings, On Selection of the Correct Time – Senji Sho. This lecture series is about six hours long covering this important writing and was originally presented in April 2015. I hope you will take the time to listen and consider.…
Hidden Problems – May 30, 2012 Meditation
Hidden Problems I recently purchased some plants to put in the back yard of the temple. Up until this year I have put the most effort into making the front of the temple inviting, relaxing and hopefully a little nice. A lot of the front of the temple is taken up by parking area so…
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…