Transcript download:universe communicates When we chant in front of the Gohonzon with a prayer need for something or a need to know something, we have opened a dialogue with the universe. As President Ikeda says in Faith into Action, “To offer prayers is to conduct a dialogue, an exchange with the […]
Transcript download: How we get in our way I think one of the important Buddhist concepts is the oneness of self and environment. This means that we and our environment are not separate but rather our outer life circumstances arise from internal causes, our thoughts, and then manifest in the outer world. . This, […]
Today I want to discuss the cluster of blessings brought by Myoho-renge-kyo and how they work in our lives. First we want to look at what causes suffering. Suffering is caused by: 1. Earthly desires that give rise to suffering. 2. Negative karma 3. Ignorance which blinds us to what we are at our core. […]
As you know, I have been experiencing some challenges getting my vlog out on the website. This is because, in the last six weeks, I have faced some life-threatening breathing challenges and hospitalizations. In this vlog today, I want to share with you how our practice has supported and helped me in dealing with this […]
Transcript download: Steps to Forge Your Faith In this vlog I want to share with you through a personal experience. how you can build your faith. I want to begin with a quote from Daisaku Ikeda. ” The entire universe is like our own personal bank account. The amount of fortune we can withdraw depends […]
If you are chanting but not getting the results you want, I am going to show you 4 ways to turn chanting difficulties around so you can achieve better results. Transcript download: Not Getting What You I had a question this week which might pertain to many people. “Why, when I think I’m chanting […]
In this vlog, we are going to be looking at the 8 warning signs that indicate you are chanting for what you don’t want. It was developed in response to the question, “I have lots of negative thoughts. How can I get rid of them?” By watching this video you will learn how to identify […]
I received a question this week. “How do we get in our own way when chanting for a goal?” In this vlog we are going to discuss seven ways we can block ourselves when chanting for a goal. Video Transcript Download: How we get in our way
Do you think that getting a divorce will solve all your problems? In this vlog I am going to illustrate how to actually change your destiny so you don’t repeat the same problems in another relationship. Video Transcript Download: Will Divorce really Change Your Life
This week we are going to look at a question, “How would a Buddhist handle a desire for vengence?” This video will show how a person can use their Buddhist practice to resolve a relationship with others, that has been difficult and antagonistic. Video Transcript Download: 3 Steps to Stop Vengeful Thoughts