Ah, thank you! For #6 Nichiren's instructions - - where is this? I don't see it in my Dharma book. I know of Nichiren-Shu.org to purchase books, etc., is there...
Nichiren Shonin's Instructions are the daily readings from his writings--in the small green liturgy book, there are only 9, but in the dharma book there should...
I firmly believe daimoku and the voice are the key components to our practice. The consecration of objects is something that should be sorted out by the...
... Hi John, As this is the Nichiren Shu group, do not be surprised that the priests here and the members of Nichiren Shu here subscribe to the traditions and...
Hi all, I have some other thoughts about the eye-opening I might as well share, but I'd like to point this out first. I have found that no one, absolutely...
... I appreciate ritual and recognize the distinction between satori-like experience and the traditions of a lineage. I am glad you made the further...
... "Ichinen" simply means "one thought-moment" and the "three thousand things" simply means that all is present in a single moment of thought - from hellish...
Dear Ryuei: I did not mean this at all: "You imply that ritual is for those who don't know any better or who are immature in their practice." I also never...
... I am sorry if I misread your meaning. That is how it was sounding to me. These kinds of conversations are much easier face-to-face. The email medium is...
Namaste everyone, Rev. Ryuei--Rev. Myokei, when you get back from Japan, :) Funny how timing works sometimes. I *just* ordered a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha...
John, You wrote . . . ... . Many of us have been there, done that. I have a suggestion for you which I believe will help--as long as the rest of us remember...
Hi guys, I've been enjoying reading the discussion about Eye-Opening and ichinen sanzen. And wouldn't you know it, my Buddha statue came in this morning! I'll...
Hi Tut, I really feel for you about this issue. I have had a very difficult time as well, and sometimes (like others) I have had to do my chanting on the bus...
... In a temple this might be true - there are certain proprieties, but in an apartment no bigger than a postage stamp? (Let's no even get into how tiny some...
... Hi John, Rev. Myokei and I speak with a lot of experience in this and it is not meant as a reflection on you (maybe you are the exception). We have found...
... Like Ryuei suggests if one feels a "pious display" that's probably a matter of ego but also to give ourselves credit, we polite souls don't want to intrude...
... Appropos of nothing - when I was growing up my family would occasionally go visit the grandparents on the shore of a small lake in Massachusetts. They had...
... There is no inherent truth that Tai Chi makes a claim on, however I guess everyone thinks there is a right and wrong approach. But Tai Chi is wise enough...
John-- I find it interesting that you can characterize my comments as "suggest an over-emphasis on sectarian method (Use Seiza and don't slouch!)." Excuse me?...
... Hmm.... well, as long as you believe that you cannot or do not want to empty your cup, then certainly you will not be able to do so. Therefore, you should...
... Thank you for your response, and everyone else's as well, I really appreciate it. ^_^ ... I guess, more than anything, I needed to have someone *tell* me...
... the internet I found this to be quite an interesting approach. Maybe also a chance that not only one group will put a claim on the teachings of Nichiren...
... Ah Christian mores which permeate our society at such a profound depth. While like the good Reverend, I would strongly suggest that one not parade naked...
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