Kansho Shonin
By Kansho Shonin (Ryusho 龍昇)
Kansho ShoninMay 09, 2019
Ji Ga Ge - Ichi Ichi Mon Mon
Hoben Pon - Ichi Ichi Mon Mon
Namu
Tonight'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
Thus Have I Heard
This 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.
Lotus Sutra Lecture Chapters XXI and XXII
Recording from a series of lectures given on the Lotus Sutra, this recording covers chapters XXI and XXII.
Lotus Sutra Lecture - Chapters II and XVI
This is a recording of one of a series of lectures on the Lotus Sutra covering chapters II and XVI.
Lecture on Dharani Chapter Lotus Sutra
This 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.
New Spring
Don't give up until you reach your goal.
What We See
Making judgements based upon what we see.
Ten Points to a Healthy Life
Ten points to living a healthy life.
Hiroshim
Dharma 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?
Gassho
What is the significance of holding our hands in gassho.
Dharma Talk After Komatsubara Persecution Commemorative Service
Dharma Talk After Komatsubara Persecution Commemorative Service
Jodo-e 2010
Commemorating the enlightenment of the Buddha 2010.
Views on Death
The question I am asked most frequently is what happens when we die.
Copying the Sutra
Lecture on the meditative practice of copying the sutra.
Going in Circles
Going in circles in our life is not always bad.
Building a Sangha Lecture Given in Raleigh NC
Recording of a lecture I gave in Raleigh, NC on building a sangha.
Lecture on Parable of the Rich Man and His Son
Recorded lecture on the parable of the Rich Man and His Son found in the Lotus Sutra.
Lecture Chapter XXVII Lotus Sutra
This is a recording of a lecture on Chapter XXVII from the Lotus Sutra I gave in 2010.
Belief
How do we remove our doubts?
Daily Service
Performing our daily service.
Your Dependent Origination
Who you are dependent upon and how you live this life in the present.
Time
Time, your time of practice and faith. The Trouble Tree.
Winners and Loosers
Viewing life from the lens of winning and loosing is contrary to our Buddhist beliefs.
Five Implements of Skillful Means
The process of attaining enlightenment. Five Skillful Means for attaining enlightenment as taught by Chih-i.
What We Believe - Setsubun
This 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 2008
Temporary Nature of Ichinen Sanzen
This 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.