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Re: Buddhist Conversion ?

ryuei2000 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:08:42 GMT

Hi, Erin already did a great job of answering this, but I'd like to express my own observations. One thing is that "Jukai" actually means "receiving the

Re: Gohonzon Dilemma for Mike "Ruyie"

ryuei2000 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:48:44 GMT

... If one is a member of Nichiren Shu, then turn in the item to your minister for a ritual cremation. If you are not a member of Nichiren Shu you can still

Re: Buddhist Conversion ?

erin_lauer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:26:37 GMT

Hello, Yes all forms Buddhism, Nichiren Shu included, have a ceremony or practice of conversion. In short it is often called "Taking Refuge" and this includes

Buddhist Conversion ?

sanders.jean@... — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:06:17 GMT

Having been raised in a faith where there had to be a "conversion experience" admitting you accept Jesus into your heart and an actual baptism, as I have been

Re: Gohonzon Dilemma for Mike "Ruyie"

bugsybutch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:07 GMT

Thank you for your thoughtful reply Mike. I've not as yet decided what I'm going to do with the Nikken gohonzon and I have another gohonzon dilemma. Robin Beck

Re: Good Morning New Member Here

clownhidden — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:47:05 GMT

You may already be aware of these sources on the internet. There is a lot of information on the website for the LA temple

Re: Good Morning New Member Here

amicus@... — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:17:03 GMT

Basic Buddhist Concepts:Amazon:Books Address: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=mp_s_a_2/178-6343193-5742911?qid=1257444822&a=4333012031&sr=8-2

Re: Good Morning New Member Here

Mark — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:58:27 GMT

Hi, On the off-chance you live near a Nichiren Shu temple, that might be your first course of action. Even if you don't, it would be helpful to get in touch

Good Morning New Member Here

sanders.jean@... — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:17:04 GMT

Good morning (afternoon or evening depending on where in the world you might be :) ) I have been interested in Buddhism for several years. More specifically, I

Re: "Readings Of The Lotus Sutra"

amicus@... — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:31:07 GMT

Thank-you so much for the "cheap" link!

Re: "Readings Of The Lotus Sutra"

clownhidden — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:02:09 GMT

You can get this book in paperback. From Amazon I think I paid about $25.00 with the shipping.

Re: "Readings Of The Lotus Sutra"

lanmill — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:18:22 GMT

Erin, Thank you for the reference to Thich Quan Duc. I was deeply touched at the time by his action back on 06-11-63. To this day, I maintain an ihai in his

Re: "Readings Of The Lotus Sutra"

erin_lauer — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:51:46 GMT

http://www.amazon.com/Readings-Lotus-Columbia-Buddhist-Literature/dp/0231142897/ref=ed_oe_p "Readings of the Lotus Sutra (Columbia Readings of Buddhist

Re: "Readings Of The Lotus Sutra"

amicus@... — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:15:04 GMT

<> Could you post a link to the paperback version? I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

Re: "Readings Of The Lotus Sutra"

lanmill — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:38:03 GMT

Amazon also carries the paperback edition for $18 new and $13 used.