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Kansho ShoninJi Ga Ge - Ichi Ichi Mon MonThis recording is of the ji ga ge portion Chapter XVI of the Lotus Sutra. Ichi Ichi Mon Mon is a practice for learning the correct pronunciation of passages of the Sutra for recitation. This is a one on one practice with an instructor and a student. The recitation is done line by line with the instructor reciting solo and the student following along by pointing to each character or syllable (character in Japanese and syllable in English or other language). Then the instructor continues beating the mokusho, wooden drum, while the student recites the characters in the same melodic...2019-08-1712 minKansho ShoninHoben Pon - Ichi Ichi Mon MonThis recording is of the Hoben Pon Chapter II of the Lotus Sutra. Ichi Ichi Mon Mon is a practice for learning the correct pronunciation of passages of the Sutra for recitation. This is a one on one practice with an instructor and a student. The recitation is done line by line with the instructor reciting solo and the student following along by pointing to each character or syllable (character in Japanese and syllable in English or other language). Then the instructor continues beating the mokusho, wooden drum, while the student recites the characters in the same melodic manner as...2019-08-1709 minKansho ShoninNamuTonight's Dharma talk is on Namu, your relationship with Namu, your lived expression of Namu, your manifestation of Namu, the results of Namu; the oneness of subject and object. Audio of the recorded video found on YouTube
https://youtu.be/AMTTcIijfAw2019-06-1939 minKansho ShoninThus Have I HeardThis is the audio recording of the Dharma talk I gave to temple members on the morning of June 2, 2019 on "Thus have I heard" which is the opening phrase of the Lotus Sutra. The material come from the book Important Matters.2019-06-0229 minKansho ShoninLotus Sutra Lecture Chapters XXI and XXIIRecording from a series of lectures given on the Lotus Sutra, this recording covers chapters XXI and XXII.2019-05-101h 01Kansho ShoninLotus Sutra Lecture - Chapters II and XVIThis is a recording of one of a series of lectures on the Lotus Sutra covering chapters II and XVI.2019-05-1052 minKansho ShoninLecture on Dharani Chapter Lotus SutraThis is a recording of a private lecture I gave to a woman who was dying of ovarian cancer and who died shortly after I gave this lecture. She had asked me to teach her about the Dharanis I would chant for her every time I visited her in the hospital. I first was introduced to her while working as a chaplain at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Upon her death she donated many items to Myosho-ji Temple including the large wooden carved Buddha statue which sits on our main altar.2019-05-101h 36Kansho ShoninNew SpringDon't give up until you reach your goal.2019-05-1003 minKansho ShoninWhat We SeeMaking judgements based upon what we see.2019-05-0915 minKansho ShoninTen Points to a Healthy LifeTen points to living a healthy life.2019-05-0922 minKansho ShoninHiroshimDharma talk recorded on the anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. In all countries it is a crime to commit murder, why then is war possible?2019-05-0909 minKansho ShoninGasshoWhat is the significance of holding our hands in gassho.2019-05-0919 minKansho ShoninDharma Talk After Komatsubara Persecution Commemorative ServiceDharma Talk After Komatsubara Persecution Commemorative Service2019-05-0722 minKansho ShoninJodo-e 2010Commemorating the enlightenment of the Buddha 2010.2019-05-0711 minKansho ShoninViews on DeathThe question I am asked most frequently is what happens when we die.2019-05-0711 minKansho ShoninCopying the SutraLecture on the meditative practice of copying the sutra.2019-05-0722 minKansho ShoninGoing in CirclesGoing in circles in our life is not always bad.2019-05-0706 minKansho ShoninBuilding a Sangha Lecture Given in Raleigh NCRecording of a lecture I gave in Raleigh, NC on building a sangha.2019-05-0726 minKansho ShoninLecture on Parable of the Rich Man and His SonRecorded lecture on the parable of the Rich Man and His Son found in the Lotus Sutra.2019-05-0720 minKansho ShoninLecture Chapter XXVII Lotus SutraThis is a recording of a lecture on Chapter XXVII from the Lotus Sutra I gave in 2010.2019-05-0716 minKansho ShoninBeliefHow do we remove our doubts?2019-05-0716 minKansho ShoninDaily ServicePerforming our daily service.2019-05-0715 minKansho ShoninYour Dependent OriginationWho you are dependent upon and how you live this life in the present.2019-05-0710 minKansho ShoninTimeTime, your time of practice and faith. The Trouble Tree.2019-05-0708 minKansho ShoninWinners and LoosersViewing life from the lens of winning and loosing is contrary to our Buddhist beliefs.2019-05-0705 minKansho ShoninFive Implements of Skillful MeansThe process of attaining enlightenment. Five Skillful Means for attaining enlightenment as taught by Chih-i.2019-05-0711 minKansho ShoninWhat We Believe - SetsubunThis is an older podcast previously found on iTunes. In this talk I speak about what we believe and the actions we manifest as a result of our beliefs. I compare the actions resulting from a purely scientific belief and belief in other non-scientific phenomena. This podcast was originally recorded in 20082019-05-0708 minKansho ShoninTemporary Nature of Ichinen SanzenThis is a rather long podcast, at over one hour. The actual lecture is about 30 minutes with the remainder being questions and answers. I hope you will carefully listen to this podcast, maybe even twice if necessary. The subject is complex and I have tried to present it in as straightforward a manner as possible without making it too simple and avoiding the complexity. 2019-05-071h 18Kansho ShoninOne Step at a TimeDay by day we accumulate small changes which then become big changes.2019-05-0603 minKansho ShoninBenefit OthersGive comfort without lying, smile without hesitation, give without expectation, and guide without misleading.2019-05-0103 minKansho ShoninContinued Unrelenting EffortEnlightenment is not an impossible burden to weigh us down.2019-04-1804 minKansho ShoninAre You Ready yetWe have obtained what we did not expect.2019-04-1802 minKansho ShoninAppreciation: Spiritual ProgressPlant roots of good and become able to see countless Buddhas2019-04-1702 minKansho ShoninWhere Are Your BarsHow aware are you of the ways in which you are imprisoned2019-04-1502 minKansho ShoninTriviaIntellectual barrier to become enlightened2019-02-2101 minKansho ShoninTaking On Too MuchSimplify Your Spiritual Practice2019-02-2102 minKansho ShoninStoriesReality of all things2019-02-2102 minKansho ShoninSpiritual LustShort-term gain over long-term change2019-02-2004 minKansho ShoninSpace InsideSangha building within within yourself2019-02-2002 minKansho ShoninSmile and Say Thank YouTwo things to change your mood2019-02-1903 minKansho ShoninSelf-compassionDo For yourself as you do fr others2019-02-1902 minKansho ShoninRight ViewDoing the greatest good2019-02-1902 minKansho ShoninPockets of PeaceThe wood chipper test.2019-02-1804 minKansho ShoninOpeningCultivate the life of gratitude.2019-02-1803 minKansho ShoninNow, Here, ThisThis life, this moment, this place2019-02-1202 minKansho ShoninLoss of PowerWhen you loose your power, recharge with Odaimoku.2019-02-1202 minKansho ShoninLight of the MoonNichiren Shonin writing in 1274 from Mount Minobu2019-02-1210 minKansho ShoninLanguage, The Words We UseHow our language impacts us.2019-02-1003 minKansho ShoninKindnessWelcoming strangers2019-02-1002 minKansho ShoninHarvest Versus SowingWhich direction is your practice facing2019-02-0903 minKansho ShoninDoing it LaterSome moments are once in a lifetime2019-02-0903 minKansho ShoninDo For OthersFulfilling our Bodhisattva vows.2019-02-0902 minKansho ShoninCuriosityBe curious about your practice, your life. Question the why, how, what of your spiritual practice.2019-02-0903 minKansho ShoninBe Where Your Butt IsBeing in this space in this time2019-02-0903 minKansho ShoninAfraidIllusions2019-02-0903 min