This time of year we become reflective of the past year and look forward to the new year. Make your new beginnings meaningful and deeply felt by embracing Buddhism. Buddhism teaches you how to make the right causes to achieve the best effects for your life.
New Year’s Introductory Lecture: Transform Suffering into Peace and Happiness
Visit our Temple (In-Person or Online) this MONDAY January 1, 2024, for a brief lecture by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe.
The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and concludes around 3:15 pm. (IN-PERSON or ONLINE)
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.
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 (In-Person or Online) this Sunday, December 24th, 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.
What is the relationship between karma and free will?
What is the role of karma in suffering?
How can I use karma to create a better world?
The Answers
Karma encompasses both positive and negative aspects, capable of opening opportunities, alleviating suffering, and creating joy, as well as disrupting, damaging, or taking control of 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 Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Raleigh, NC.
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 1:00 pm and ends about 2:15 pm. Open to the public. LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena, 1200 Hurricane Alley Way, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Karma Lecture 1pm Dec 16th (in-person only) RALEIGH NC
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.
In the United States, all attention this week is on our celebration of Thanksgiving. It’s a traditional time for family, food and football. It’s also a celebration to remind Americans to practice gratitude and appreciation for everything in our lives. Safe travels and joyful times!
The concept of repaying debts of gratitude is fundamental in Buddhism. According to the principle of the oneness of self and others, the reason each individual is able to exist at the present moment is due to the many influences of others. We are able to exist only because of connections to others: to parents and ancestors, teachers, friends, neighbors, society, the nation and the environment. In fact, we owe our existence to everything, both the tangible and the intangible. One who is awakened to this feels gratitude for all living beings, and to all existence.*
Lecture: Buddhist Concept of the Ten Worlds
Learn how you can grow your compassion and feelings of gratitude towards others in your life. Visit Myosenji Temple this Sunday, November 26th, for a brief lecture on Buddhism’s concept of the Ten Worlds by our Chief Priest. Rev Sakabe will also explain the importance sincere gratitude plays in our lives and how our Buddhist practice teaches us how to show gratitude to others.
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.
They are the three poisons of greed, anger and stupidity. Greed is the mind of devouring, selfishness and desire. Anger is the mind of rage, and stupidity is the mind of foolishness and egotism. Buddhism teaches us how to clear these poisons from our mind.
Buddhism: Clear the Dust & Dirt from Your Mind
Visit Sunday, November 19th, 2023 to hear our Chief Priest lecture on how Buddhist practice can change wrong thinking into positive causes.
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.
