Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answers a sound, as a shadow follows a form, as the reflection of the moon appears in clear water, as a mirror collects dewdrops, as a loadstone attracts iron, as amber attracts particles of dust, or as a clear mirror reflects the color of an object.
written by Nichiren Daishonin in 13th century Japan
We all worry. 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, April 30th, 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. Our Live Stream opens about 1:50pm. Once you register, you will receive the link to the Live Stream meeting via email and/or text on Sunday about 1pm.
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.
Excerpted: The Guide on the Difficult Road to Enlightenment.
