Nichiren Shoshu Myosenji Temple

Tomorrow, Myosenji Temple members will begin their journey home from their Buddhist pilgrimage to Taisekiji, the Head Temple of Nichiren Shoshu.
Despite August being typhoon season in Japan, they were fortunate to experience a few sunny days ☀️, lots of clouds ☁️, and summer heat 🌞, escaping the heavy rains 🌧️. While they may not have been able to take lots of photos of the beautiful grounds of Taisekiji, they enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine 🍣🍜. Safe travels to all 17 Myosenji Temple members on their return from this August Tozan! ✈️

KARMA: Creating Our Own Suffering + Joy
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Unhappiness begins with illusion, which is based on earthly desire. Through the thoughts and actions that result from illusion, we create karma, and as a result of that karma, we experience suffering. Learn how the Buddhist practice of chanting helps you to awaken to this cycle and change sufferings into happiness for you and your family.

Visit Myosenji Temple Sunday, Aug 4, 2024, to hear our Chief Priest explain how your Karma works and how you can eradicate your negative karma and gain absolute happiness in this lifetime.

-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 and free.
310 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 entrance on Burnett Ave
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The meeting begins at 2:00pm. Coming to the Temple? Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get situated in the sanctuary. Live Stream opens at 2:00pm EDT.

Yesterday Myosenji Temple members in North and South Carolina gathered for a meeting with Chief Priest Rev Sakabe to receive guidance, to study Buddhism and to chant together.

Each month Myosenji Temple's Chief Priest conducts the OKO Ceremony followed by a lecture on Buddhism. In Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, we conduct the Oko Ceremony to repay our debt of gratitude for the profound benefit of the three treasures: Nichiren Daishonin (the Buddha), the Dai-Gohonzon (the Law), and Nikko Shonin (the priesthood).

The ceremony begins with an offering of traditional foods to the three treasures (Kenzen) and is then followed by the recitation of the Hoben and Juryo chapters of the Lotus Sutra. After chanting (Daimoku) and offering the silent prayers, the chief priest gives a lecture on true Buddhism. Priests and lay believers enhance their faith, practice, and study through this ceremony and renew their determination to accomplish worldwide propagation of true Buddhism in order to repay their debt of gratitude.

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Visit Myosenji Temple (in-person or via live stream) this Sunday, June 16th for a brief lecture by our Chief Priest Rev Sakabe. He will explain how Buddhism teachs you how to create a beautiful mind and keep you on the road to happiness with your daily Buddhist practice of chanting and sutra recitation. His Introductory lecture on the Ten Worlds begins at 2pm EDT.

Today's 2pm EDT Introduction to Buddhism meeting can be accessed here. We are having techinical problems on our regular channel. Please join us at 2pm today.

Myosenji Temple SUN May 26th Introductory Lecture - Buddhism's Core Beliefs Worry No MoreWe all want to become happy, stronger and more resilient in our daily life. Yet our worries cause us suffering. Uncovering and revealing the wor...

LUCK or LAW? WHY AMERICANS ARE FASCINATED (and CONFUSED) ABOUT KARMA - Register Today! SUN May 19th https://nstmyosenji.com/IntroSeries/

For many Americans, karma is sparking curiosity and confusion in equal measure. Here’s why — Karma encompasses both positive and negative aspects, capable of opening opportunities, alleviating suffering, and creating joy, as well as disrupting or damaging one’s life. Every individual in this world possesses both positive and negative karma. Our only option is to confront and overcome our karma in order to attain peace and happiness in life.
Visit Myosenji Temple to hear Chief Priest Rev Sakabe share how you can awaken and gain a new perspective on KARMA and Buddhism and the world around you. SUN May 19th, 2024 at 2pm. Register Today https://nstmyosenji.com/IntroSeries/

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Saying goodbye to the last of our this beautiful Sunday morning. Today we hold the Kosenrufu Ceremony where we recite the Lotus Sutra and chant. Visit Myosenji Temple soon!

Join us for an Enlightening Journey
Whether you are curious about Buddhism in general or specifically interested in Nichiren Shoshu teachings, these meetings are a wonderful place to start.

Myosenji Temple will host two introductory lectures to Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism this month – Sunday April 21 and April 28. These meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about the core principles of Buddhism, its benefits, and how to practice in daily life.

The meetings will be held at Myosenji Temple and on our Live Stream. We look forward to seeing you there!

-Brief lecture on Core Beliefs of Buddhism by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe
-Learn how to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and properly use the Juzu Beads, Buddhist prayer beads.
-Q&A with our Chief Priest

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Sunday, 2:00-3:15pm
April 21, 2024
Meeting Location:

Myosenji Buddhist Temple
310 University Boulevard West
Silver Spring MD 20901

*Please note ALL times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Also, we do not record live streams for future viewing. We do hold our Introductory meetings monthly so if you miss one of the lectures you can attend next month.

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Register Today for our next Introductory Lecture: Is KARMA real?
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Myosenji Buddhist Temple Intro Meetings If you would like to join our next Introductory meeting, please REGISTER below. Then, SCROLL UP to see your confirmation. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 12 noon on the day of the meeting. We hold a series of Introductory meetings each month to help people learn about Buddhism and the Buddhist practice of ch...

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Introductory lecture "How to Understand the Landscape of Your Inner Life: Buddhism's Ten Worlds" (in-person + online) Please join us. Our cherry trees will be in full bloom

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Beautiful clouds ☁️ this evening at Myosenji Temple. This week will be peak bloom of cherry trees in

Learn the Buddha's Teachings: Introductory Lecture
SUN March 17th at 2pm EDT (in-person + online)
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Myosenji Buddhist Temple Intro Meetings If you would like to join our next Introductory meeting, please REGISTER below. Then, SCROLL UP to see your confirmation. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 12 noon on the day of the meeting. We hold a series of Introductory meetings each month to help people learn about Buddhism and the Buddhist practice of ch...

AWAKEN YOUR BUDDHA NATURE & CHANGE YOUR KARMA - SUN FEB 25th at 2pm ET Introductory lecture
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Visit Myosenji Temple to hear Chief Priest Rev Sakabe share how you can awaken your Buddha nature and gain a new perspective on karma and the world around you. The signs of your Karma are present in your life but you haven’t noticed them yet. These signs could be in your circumstances, relationships, or even your own thoughts and feelings. Your actions have ripple effects that extend beyond yourself.

Myosenji Buddhist Temple Intro Meetings If you would like to join our next Introductory meeting, please REGISTER below. Then, SCROLL UP to see your confirmation. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 12 noon on the day of the meeting. We hold a series of Introductory meetings each month to help people learn about Buddhism and the Buddhist practice of ch...

OFFERINGS TO THE BUDDHA

Yesterday, our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe, conducted the Otanjo-e Ceremony, to celebrate our Founder, Nichiren Daishonin’s birthday. It is a tradition to offer food to the Buddha. For this ceremony, a special celebratory dish was offered called “Sekihan” in Japanese. It uses red rice because Japanese regard red as a joyful color. The dish is made with red rice and beans.

Nichiren Daishonin, the founder of Nichiren Shoshu in 13th century Japan, received many food offerings from believers. We know this because of the many personal Gosho letters he sent to believers thanking them for their food offerings.

The round crane mark is the official emblem of Nichiren Shoshu, the orthodox sect of Nichiren Daishonin. To learn more about Nichiren Shoshu and the Head Temple Taisekiji, please visit here, https://www.nichirenshoshu.or.jp/eng/index.html

This symbol is on our Liturgy of Nichiren Shoshu book, the Sutra book, Nichiren Shoshu butsugu (altar accessories), and in Nichiren Shoshu temples in Japan and around the world.

This emblem is a sacred symbol to Nichiren Shoshu tradition. Out of respect for this tradition, Nichiren Shoshu believers do not use it for personal use on social media channels or in any other ways.

Each month we invite guests to visit Myosenji Temple for our Introductory Series. You can participate in-person or via our live stream. Register today https://nstmyosenji.com/IntroSeries/ to learn more about Buddhism and the Buddhist practice of chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

Sunday February 18, 2024 – Buddhism’s Ten Worlds
(In-Person & Online)

Sunday February 25, 2024 – Karma & Buddhism
(In-Person & Online)

More snow today! It’s been 2 years since we’ve seen snow in Washington DC. This week we’ve had 3 days of snow! Time to shovel again

Waking up to more snow this morning!

Snowy holiday Monday in Washington DC region. Safe travels. Remember to visit our next SUN Jan 21st for Chief Priest Introductory lecture on 2pm EST REGISTER today https://nstmyosenji.com/IntroSeries/