Winter is already the beginning of Spring. The bitter cold brings the beautiful buds. This same process applies to human life. Buddhism teaches that a challenge presented by hardship is not really suffering, but a departure towards a new found happiness. If you do not encounter storms of human suffering, you will grow no fresh sprouts of human happiness. Moreover, the longer the period of adversity, the stronger and heartier the life force will be fostered.
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple this January for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
January 2025 Introduction to Buddhism Meetings
KARMA and Buddhism Sunday, January 19th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
Core Beliefs + Practice: What is Buddhism? Who is Buddha? Sunday, January 26th 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 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.
Join our next Introductory lecture, Buddhism’s Core Beliefs & Practice this Sunday, December 22nd to learn how to abandon delusions and attachments that block your happiness.
As the New Year approaches, it’s 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 SUN Dec 15th at 2pm. Register today.
Unhappiness begins with illusion, which is based on earthly desire. Through the thoughts and actions that result from illusion, we create karma, and as a result of that karma, we experience suffering. Learn how the Buddhist practice of chanting helps you to awaken to this cycle and change sufferings into happiness for you and your family.
Visit Myosenji Temple Sunday, December 15, 2024, to hear our Chief Priest explain how your Karma works and how you can eradicate your negative karma and gain absolute happiness in this lifetime.
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 and free.
The meeting begins at 2:00pm. Coming to the Temple? Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get situated in the sanctuary. Live Stream opens at 2:00pm ET.
Do I inherit karma from my ancestors? Does chanting remove bad karma? What does karmic retribution mean? Join our next Introductory lecture on KARMA + Buddhism to learn the answers to these questions and more. SUN October 20, 2024 at 2pm ET
