Special Introductory Lecture – Arlington, VA SAT Feb 24th
Buddhism teaches there is certain to be suffering in living in the threefold world. This matter of suffering lies at the origin of the teachings of the Buddha. That is, as viewed by the Buddha, we are tormented within our lives by the four sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death and further by a multitude of other sufferings, such as the suffering of being separated from those whom we love, the suffering of not receiving what we seek, the suffering of meeting with those whom we despise, and the sufferings arising from the five components. The cause of those sufferings is that we try to obtain enjoyment according to self-centered erroneous desires, since we are unable to enter into the correct path.*
Visit our Buddhist Temple SUNDAY Jan 28th
Visit Myosenji Temple this Sunday, January 28th, for a brief lecture on Karma by our Chief Priest, Rev. Sakabe. Learn what awakening your Buddha nature means, how to change Karma and overcome life’s sufferings.
- 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.
If you have decided to become a Buddhist or are interested in learning how to become a Buddhist, after Saturday’s meeting (about 3:30 pm) Rev Sakabe will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.
