The practice of Buddhism is about changing our lives deep at the core. Buddhism calls on us to examine the causes of our suffering in brutal honesty. After making this self-assessment we then take the next step and make the necessary changes so we can free ourselves from the cycle of suffering in ignorance. The essays in the book are short; usually only several hundred words. It is possible to read them quite quickly. That however, is not what I intended and so I have concluded each essay with either some questions for you to consider or suggestions for actions you might decide would be...

35-Day Practice Outline; Introduction to the Lotus Sutra and beginning practice. This 35-Day guide presents an organized introduction to the study of the Lotus Sutra, the sutra revered by Nichiren Buddhists all over the world. Using this book along with a translation of the sutra the practitioner will gain an overview of the entire Lotus Sutra as well as a systematic approach to beginning to practice Nichiren Buddhism. This guide is not intended as an in depth study of the Lotus Sutra, but as a way to begin to establish a greater relationship with one of the most highly respected of the...

In depth study of Parable of the Magic City one of the 7 major parables in the Lotus Sutra. The parable is about the spiritual journey to attain enlightenment overcoming numerous obstacles along the path. Finding temporary relief along the way in order to continue the journey.

Cela fait des annees que je donne des cours sur le Sutra du Lotus. Parfois l'auditoire ne comporte que quelques personnes; en d'autres occasions, il est beaucoup plus large. Certains n'assistent qu'a un ou deux cours et, finalement, ceux qui en suivent la totalite sont assez peu nombreux. Je me suis donc decide a mettre par ecrit les points qui me semblent les plus importants, meme s'ils sont de valeur inegale. J'ai rencontre le Sutra du Lotus en 1969, alors que je quittais juste le camp d'entrainement des U.S. Marine Corps. Je n'avais alors que quelques notions sur le bouddhisme datant de...

In December 2014 I was invited to Las Vegas by then Bishop Shokai Kanai of the Nichiren Order of North America. He suggested that I do a presentation on the Parable of the Skillful Physician and His Sick Children found in Chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra. On many occasions I have been asked to share my experiences as a hospital chaplain. It seemed like a good opportunity to combine both and so I began writing this book. This book is the second volume in my series "Studying the Lotus Sutra." In this book as in all the books of this series I take one portion of the Lotus Sutra and examine it more...

Afin d'approfondir le sens de la parabole de la Cite Magique du Sutra du Lotus, ce texte s'inspire de la methode exegetique juive, la midrash et fait la part belle a la tradition chretienne de la Lectio Divina ainsi qu'a l'utilisation des labyrinthes. En devoilant ainsi differentes pratiques spirituelles, cette parabole, vielle de plus de 2000 ans, en permet une application vivifiante a notre quotidien.