Category Archives: by Ryusho 龍昇

Notice That – May 20, 2013 Meditation

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Notice That How many of you who are reading this have played around with a to-do list. I know I have. I have tried various systems for managing things that need to get done; some helpful, some not so much. … Continue reading

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Peace Pole Dedication Prayer – May 18, 2013

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Peace Pole Dedication China Grove, North Carolina Today I was invited to join with other faith leaders in the community to dedicate a Peace Pole in China Grove, North Carolina. The following is the prayer I offered. “May Peace Prevail … Continue reading

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Determination – April 28, 2013

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Spending Founding Day of Nichiren Buddhism in England was a wonderful treat. I am so great full to Rev. Tsukamoto and the London Sangha for allowing me to spend the day commemorating Nichiren chanting Odaimoku at Seicho-ji and the beginning … Continue reading

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Where Are Your Bars – April 21, 2013

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Yesterday, as I have on several occasions, I visited a prison in Kentucky. I have been doing this now for almost two years. I have gotten to know some of the inmates reasonably well, also some of the guards and … Continue reading

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Why A Different Gongyo Book – April 18, 2013

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Why A Different Gongyo Book Available now for order for order on Create Space an Amazon subsidiary and on Amazon as well, is a new Nichiren Shu Gongyo book I have published. You may wonder why such an offering, that’s … Continue reading

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Sutra Study Guide – April 11, 2013 Meditation

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Sutra Study Guide Today I would like to offer you a strategic way you might want to use when you are studying the Lotus Sutra. You may or may not find it a useful tool, that is alright. Perhaps it … Continue reading

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Ten Tips For A Healthier Life – Part II

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Continuing from Part I on March 23, 2013 Tip number six is to get a good night’s sleep. I know that sometimes this can be difficult to do. For example, as I have gotten older it has become increasingly difficult … Continue reading

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Harvest Versus Sowing – March 30, 2013 Meditation

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Harvest Versus Sowing I was thinking the other day about the Fivefold Comparison Nichiren outlined in his writing Kaimoku Sho, wherein he lays out a system of comparisons establishing the superiority of chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. The series of … Continue reading

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Opening – March 24, 2013 Meditation

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Opening – March 25, 2013 Meditation Meditation, whether silent or chanting Odaimoku, is an opportunity to open our lives to the Buddha within. It isn’t that the Buddha within is only present during these times, but it is these moments … Continue reading

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Ohigan and the Third Paramita

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The third paramita or perfection is patience. Ah, patience…. That elusive trait that I have difficulties in giving to others and in giving to myself. As I was thinking about this it occurred to me that it is different than … Continue reading

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