Ryusho Jeffus Shonin

When You Have Great Joy Ryusho Jeffus Shonin

What follows is a collection of essays, Dharma talks, and lectures given on various occasions. Unlike the essays found in Lotus Path, these are generally 1000 plus words with many several thousand. The subject matter is wide ranging, covering subjects from a Buddhist perspective. It is my belief that there is nothing in life that we are unable to find Buddhism and apply our Buddhist teachings. In my writings and speeches I strive to give encouragement in one's practice of Buddhism in daily life. I do not think that the doctrines of Buddhism lie outside of our everyday experiences. I hope you will find these writings to be of value as you live your Buddhist life. With Gassho, Ryusho JeffusKansho ShoninTable of Contents: Wait With One MindTreasures We Do Not SeekThe Gathered AssemblyPraising the BuddhaMost Famous Mother in the Lotus SutraMay the Fourth be With YouKnowing the Past and Changing the FutureIlluminating the WorldGetting Back to ItConcentrating the MindChanting the OdaimokuBuddhism and MoneyBenefits of RitualsSpiritual AssessmentInner Peace and StrivingOhigan and EquinoxHe Has Destroyed Villages and Towns. Everyone is Frightened of HimNo Temple, What Do I DoCompassion and Buddhism, Does It Exclude Conservative?Four Sufferings - BirthFour Sufferings - DiseaseFour Sufferings - Old AgeFour Sufferings - DeathLet Us Not Be Twigs and Leaves - Paris 2014