When I was at the Seattle temple on Sunday, I noticed that on one side of the front altar there was a fairly large statue of Amida Buddha. I'm confused. I...
... side ... grata ... told ... that ... Hmm, that is curious. To the best of my knowledge there are certain mudras (hand signs) that would signify which...
<<Not everyone is familiar with the differences aside from those of us with manuals of Buddhist iconography.>> Can someone recommend a book in English on...
... Amicus - If you just type "Buddhist Iconography" into Amazon.com, or Powells.com, you will get pages of books regarding this subject. One that has been...
... of us ... One ... wife ... I would like to heartily second Engyo's recommendation. The Flammarion Guide is the one that I primarily use. Namu Myoho Renge...
Thanks. That's what I thought. It definitely is Amida--he's sitting in meditation and his finger tips are curled up like the Kamakura Daibutsu. The main...
... Guide; my ... Also, there is onmark productions which is online, here is their entry for mudras: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/mudra-japan.shtml ...
<<Also, there is onmark productions which is online, here is their entry for mudras: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/mudra-japan.shtml>> Thanks! That...
... The best bio of the Buddha is The Life of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Nanamoli. It is in fact an anthology of passages from the Pali Canon and related...
I was not able to save up the money to go on the pilgrimage this Fall, but I want to wish a happy, happy "Bon Voyage" to those who will be able to go! My...
... Fall, ... stories ... Thanks, Byrd - I am getting a little excited myself. I don't have a tub for the insights, but I am packing a spare duffel, so maybe...
Mike, My prayers and best wishes to everyone going. This really is a once-a-lifetime opportunity. I will definately try for the next one. Namaste, Max ... ...
Hi there! Mi fellow Buddhist Friends. I thought I put down a few lines about how things are going up here. First of all i wana Thank the Group for all the kind...
Namu-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. my name is Seb...from Victoria,bc Canada....I'am 60 years of Age.... I was a member of Nichiren-Shoshu...about 2 years i did return my ...
That's a goo dpoint, Max - "the next one" - how often does the Shu do these pilgrimages? I'd hate to feel like I had missed my one-and- only chance! Byrd in...
I don't think they're done very often. They're not centrally organized; it depends on individual priests. The Seattle temple had one a number of years ago,...
(top post) Is there a sort of do-it-yourself pilgrimage book or guide for those of us who might end up trying to do it on our own? I know the NShu webpage...
Congratulations, To - I am so happy you have found a sangha you are happy with and you are getting the support that you need. Keep us all posted as to what...
... Unfortunately there is not. Rev. Faulconer arranged it all through a travel agency I believe and also through connections that he has with various temples...
Thanks Byrd! I realy feel the g-forses of chage in My guts and Im happy licke a litle moran. Rev.Noda is coming on the 16th of oct. to Finland and He sugested...
Some of the significant Nichiren places (like Sado and even Chiba) are hard to get to on your own, especially if you don't speak any Japanese. When I went to...
Hi, again. I'm just kinda starting to delve into Nichiren Shonin's writings. So far, I have volume 2 of the University of Hawaii "Writings of Nichiren Shonin"...
Guys, For anyone living in the southern Maine area the Maine Nichiren Shu Fellowship has finally found a regular place to hold meetings/services. We will be...
... meetings/services. ... month at ... Student ... Dining Room ... the second ... will be Oct. ... getting our ... free to ... Congratulations, Max! This...
... Nichiren ... their ... I translated Shishin Gohon Sho for Volume 4, and it should be coming out sometime soon I hope, after long delays in the editing...
Hi everyone, My scehdule is more complex than usual this October so I want to let everyone know what is going on in case you live in the Bay Area and are...
(top post) Hi, Michael - this certainly does sound like a busy month for you. I remember my first real Buddhist "practice" experience was a Dai- Sesshin (seven...
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