. . . even if the ebbing and flowing of the tides were to halt, or even if the sun were to rise in the west, the prayer of a votary of the Lotus Sutra would never fail to be answered . . . . Even if a votary of the Lotus Sutra is insincere, even if his wisdom is on the level of a fool, even if his body is impure and even if he does not possess virtue from keeping the precepts, if he chants Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, [the Shoten Zenjin] will never fail to protect him.
written by Nichiren Daishonin, 13th century Japan
Our primary Buddhist practice is chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo (called Daimoku). Our supplementary practice is the recitation of the Hoben (2nd) and the Juryo (16th) chapters of the Lotus Sutra. We call it Gongyo. We perform five prayers in the morning and three prayers in the evening.
First Prayer: Facing East
In morning Gongyo, for the first prayer, we face east and offer our Daimoku (chanting) to the Shoten Zenjin. The innate protective functions and powers of the universe are called Shoten Zenjin. The Shoten Zenjin are nourished by Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and function through the power of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. In the first prayer, we offer Daimoku to the Shoten Zenjin, with central focus on Dainittenno (the powers and function exhibited by the sun), and pray that their protective functions may thereby increase.
Sunday, June 16th, our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe will share his Introductory lecture on the core Buddhist concept, the Ten Worlds. You will also learn how those who chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo are protected by the innate protective functions and powers of the universe (Shoten Zenjin).
Learn how to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and properly use the Juzu Beads, Buddhist prayer beads.
Q&A with our Chief Priest.
The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and concludes around 3:15 pm. Open to the public.
We all want to become happy, stronger and more resilient in our daily life. Yet our worries cause us suffering. Uncovering and revealing the world of Buddhahood is the fundamental source for attacking the root cause of suffering in human life, and for resolving every possible form of distress. To learn what “Buddhahood” means and how we can achieve this life condition in our own life, in our current environment, you need to understand what the core beliefs are in Buddhism.
Buddhism’s Core Beliefs & Practice
Visit our Temple (Online) this Sunday, May 26, 2024, for a brief video presentation and lecture by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe.
The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and concludes around 3:15 pm.
If you have decided to become a Buddhist or are interested in learning how to become a Buddhist, after Sunday’s meeting (about 3:30 pm) Rev Sakabe will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.
Visit Myosenji Temple to hear Chief Priest Rev Sakabe share how you can awaken and gain a new perspective on KARMA and Buddhism and the world around you.
For many Americans, karma is sparking curiosity and confusion in equal measure. Here’s why — Karma encompasses both positive and negative aspects, capable of opening opportunities, alleviating suffering, and creating joy, as well as disrupting or damaging one’s life. Every individual in this world possesses both positive and negative karma. Our only option is to confront and overcome our karma in order to attain peace and happiness in life.
Brief lecture on Karma & Buddhism by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe on Sunday, May 19, 2024 (in-person at Myosenji Temple or via Myosenji’s Live Stream)
Learn how to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and properly use the Juzu Beads, Buddhist prayer beads.
Q&A with our Chief Priest.
The meeting will begin at 2:00 pm and ends about 3:15 pm. Open to the public.
Learning about and practicing Buddhism will give you profound insights into the nature of life and suffering. You will develop a true perspective on how to lead a compassionate and mindful existence. The Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai of China, basing his work on the Lotus Sutra, established the theoretical building blocks for the three thousand realms in a single life-moment. One of the blocks is the concept of the Ten Worlds – Hell, Hunger, Animality, Asura, Humanity, Rapture, Learning, Realization, Bodhisattva and Buddhahood. All human beings possess the Ten Worlds and can go from one of them to another within a single life-moment.
Visit our Temple (In-Person or Online) this SUNDAY April 28, 2024, for a brief lecture by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe about the Ten Worlds, an essential teachings and practice of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and concludes around 3:15 pm. (IN-PERSON or ONLINE).
If you will be coming to the Temple, please arrive in enough time to sign in and get situated in the main Sanctuary. The meeting begins at 2:00pm. Our Live Stream will open at 1:50pm Sunday, April 21st.*
*Please note ALL times are Eastern Time (ET). Also, we do not record live streams for future viewing. We do hold our Introductory meetings monthly so if you miss one of the lectures you can attend next month.
If you have decided to become a Buddhist or are interested in learning how to become a Buddhist, after Sunday’s meeting (about 3:30 pm) Rev Sakabe will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.
Learning about and practicing Buddhism will give you profound insights into the nature of life and suffering. You will develop a true perspective on how to lead a compassionate and mindful existence.
Visit our Temple (In-Person or Online) this SUNDAY April 21, 2024, for a brief lecture by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe about the essential teachings and practice of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and concludes around 3:15 pm. (IN-PERSON or ONLINE).
If you will be coming to the Temple, please arrive in enough time to sign in and get situated in the main Sanctuary. The meeting begins at 2:00pm. Our Live Stream will open at 1:50pm Sunday, April 21st.*
*Please note ALL times are Eastern Time (ET). Also, we do not record live streams for future viewing. We do hold our Introductory meetings monthly so if you miss one of the lectures you can attend next month.
If you have decided to become a Buddhist or are interested in learning how to become a Buddhist, after Sunday’s meeting (about 3:30 pm) Rev Sakabe will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.
