If we speak gentle words based on our compassion for others, we can delight the hearts of the people who listen to us. (Hoben chapter of the Lotus Sutra)
Compassion for yourself, compassion for others is a tenet in Buddhism. Although we may try our best to emulate the compassion of the True Buddha, we cannot easily summon such deep compassion from within ourselves because our lives are stained by the three poisons of greed, anger and ignorance. However, when we single-mindedly chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, our lives become fused with the enlightened life of the True Buddha, which illuminates, reveals and draws out our Buddha nature from the depths of our lives.
The Buddha’s Way: Compassion & a Grateful Heart
Visit Myosenji Temple this Sunday, November 18th, for a brief video presentation and lecture on Buddhism’s origins, history and beliefs by our Chief Priest.
- 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.
- 310 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (entrance on Burnett Ave)
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 will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.
