We ”exist” in discrete thought-moments. Emptiness can be perceived between each moment.

To awaken the Buddha-mind is to perceive the ephemeral nature of all phenomena and beginningless time/space.

How does our practice and study of Buddhism challenge our Human nature? The greatest obstacles are created in Mind.

To awaken the mind of Buddha is to perceive the ephemeral nature of all life and experience.

It is the mechanism that causes us to ”react” to situations, rather than to see, hear, and experience differences of perception.

First published in 1893, this small book/essay is a wonderful introduction to Lotus Sutra Buddhist practice and Nichiren.

Attitude and intent. Resolve to manifest your Buddha-ness all the time. Throw yourself at your Daimoku, your Altar, butsudan, Mandala, Gohonzon. With this resolve, commitment, energy, you will undoubtedly achieve results.

The three ”bodies” of the Tathagata are manifested all at once when we invoke our Tathagata-nature. These three bodies are simply the aspects of our enlightenment.

Your Buddha expands your potential and influence throughout your entire life and universe. It all begins with the propagation of NaMuMyoHoRenGeKyo. Whether you begin at the top or the bottom, the result is always enlightenment.

Trying something different this week with my talk before Gongyo. Talk is about HOW does our Buddhist practice work in our daily life.