Buddhism is, at its heart, the religion of the emancipation of human suffering. Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism shows you how to change your karma, change your sufferings into medicine of wisdom and resilience and achieve enlightenment in this lifetime. Join us for our introductory lecture series where Myosenji Temple’s Chief Priest Rev Sakabe reveals the practical, empowering and joyful benefits of Buddhist practice.
Chief Priest Rev Sakabe will lecture on Buddhism’s Core Beliefs & Practice at 2pm Sunday, February 22nd — Join us! (in-person & live stream)
Visit our Buddhist Temple
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
Introductory Lectures
Core Beliefs + Buddhist Daily Practice Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
Buddhism’s Ten Worlds NEW TIME– Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm ET (live stream only)
*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.
When things go wrong, we tell ourselves and others:
“Keep your fingers crossed.”
“Look on the bright side.”
“Every cloud has a silver lining.”
“There’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
While these phrases are meant to comfort us, they often ring hollow because they rely on hope—a passive waiting for the world to change on its own. In Buddhism, we recognize that hope can actually be a trap, keeping us tethered to anxiety about a future we feel we cannot control.
From Passive Hope to Active Power
Buddhism does not rely on hope. Instead, it is based on cause and effect, Karma.
Karma is not fate or luck; it is a far more powerful tool. It is the understanding that your thoughts, words, and deeds from the past and present create your future. When you understand Karma, you stop waiting for the “silver lining” to appear and start creating the causes for genuine security and joy.
Join Us for Introductory Lecture
Are you ready to stop crossing your fingers and start transforming your life? Join our next Introductory Lecture on Karma, led by our Chief Priest.
📅 Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm
📍 Location: Myosenji Temple (in-person or via live stream – register for link)
We often spend our lives caught in a tug-of-war between extremes: the “love” we chase and the “hate” we try to outrun. Buddhism says life is not defined by these fleeting feelings, but by ten distinct “worlds” or states of being that we navigate every single day. Join our next Introductory lecture on Buddhism’s Ten Worlds with our Chief Priest to learn how to open your Buddha nature and transcend the lower worlds.
📅 Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm
📍 Location: Myosenji Temple (in-person or via live stream – register for link)
Your mind will expand with this eye-opening lecture explaining the Ten Worlds you encounter every day. You will learn how Buddhist practice will elevate your life state, no matter what challenges you’re facing. All welcome.
Start the New Year making the best cause for yourself and your family. Now is the perfect time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and new determinations. Understanding the concept of Karma and the practice of Buddhist chanting can pave the way for a more fulfilling and harmonious life. Join us in-person on New Year’s Day, Jan 1, 2026 at 2pm. Register Today!
What is Buddhism? What can it do for you? Visit Myosenji Temple on Sunday, November 30th, for our next Introductory lecture. Register Today.
Chief Priest Rev Sakabe will lecture on Buddhism’s Core Beliefs & Practice at 2pm Sunday, November 30th — Join us! (in-person & live stream)
Visit our Buddhist Temple
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting. You will have the opportunity of asking questions directly to our Chief Priest.
November-December 2025 Introductory Lectures
Sunday, November 30th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
Core Beliefs + Buddhist Daily Practice
Sunday December 21 (in-person and live stream) 2pm ET Buddhism’s Ten Worlds
NEW Tuesday December 23 (live stream only) 7pm ET Buddhism’s Ten Worlds
Sunday December 28 (in-person and live stream) 2pm ET Karma & Buddhism
Thursday January 1, 2026 (in-person and live stream) 2pm ET Karma & Buddhism
*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.
Your present may reflect past karma, but your future is yours to determine. Buddhist practice gives you the power to actively reshape your karma and unlock a brighter future. Visit Myosenji Temple for our next Karma Introductory lecture on Sunday, October 26th. Register here today.
Chief Priest Rev Sakabe will lecture on Karma at 2pm Sunday, October 26th — Join us! (in-person & live stream)
Visit our Buddhist Temple
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
October-November 2025 Introduction to Buddhism Meetings
KARMA and Buddhism Sunday, October 26th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
KARMA and Buddhism NEW TIME– Thursday, November 6th at 7pm ET (in-person or live stream)
Core Beliefs + Buddhist Daily Practice Sunday, November 30th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
*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.
We all want to become happy, stronger and more resilient in our daily life. Yet our worries cause sufferings. This month our Introductory series with our Chief Priest explains why 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, join us for one or all of the upcoming lectures below.
Buddhism ’s Ten Worlds Sunday, October 19th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
NEW TIME!! Buddhism’s Ten Worlds Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm ET (live stream)
Karma & Buddhism Sunday, October 26th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
SPECIAL ATLANTA GA Saturday, October 25, 2025 (in-person) at 11am ET Karma & Buddhism – learn more + register here
*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.
Register Today for our SUN, September 28, 2025 Introductory Lecture (in-person and online)
Cultivate Your Honest Mind
Arrogance, negligence, egotistical judgment, shallow understanding, and attachment to earthly desires are just a few of the Fourteen Slanders—attitudes that obscure the truth. To cultivate an honest mind, Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism provides an honest revelation of the human condition and shows us how to attain the life state of Buddhahood. Our Buddhist practice makes honest self-reflection possible. Join us for Sunday’s Chief Priest introductory lecture on Buddhism’s Core Beliefs & Practice.
The lecture begins at 2:00pm. Our Live Stream will open at 2pm.*
Visit our Buddhist Temple
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
*Please note ALL times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 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.
Your present may reflect past karma, but your future is yours to determine. Buddhist practice gives you the power to actively reshape your karma and unlock a brighter future. Use this time to start lifting the weight of wrong ideas from your mind and awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
KARMA and Buddhism Sunday, September 21st at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
NEW TIME!!
KARMA and Buddhism Tuesday, September 23rd at 7pm ET (live stream)
Core Beliefs + Buddhist Daily Practice Sunday, September 28th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
*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.
Have you ever looked at a beautiful lotus flower and wondered how it can be so pristine, so perfect, when it grows from the muck and mud of a pond? This unique quality is not just a biological curiosity; it is a profound and beautiful metaphor for life itself. Just as the lotus transforms its muddy environment into a source of nourishment to produce a brilliant flower, we too have the power to transform our own suffering and challenges into a source of growth and happiness.
Visit Myosenji Temple for our August Introductory lectures to learn why now is the time to turn poison into medicine for our lives, our society and our environment. Register here today.
Visit our Buddhist Temple
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple this August for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
Core Beliefs + Buddhist Daily Practice Sunday, August 17th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
Buddhism’s Ten Worlds Sunday, August 24th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
*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.
