The buddhahood Podcast

Gosho-Treatise on Protecting the Nation-part-17

Nichiren asks of those practicing Nembutsu teachings to demonstrate a direct quote from the writings of Shakyamuni supporting their claims, in order to shut him, Nichiren, down.

Gosho - Treatise on Protecting the Nation - part 16

To be manifest as a human being, a sentient mind with the incredible opportunity to discover the True Dharma, is a precious and rare thing.

Addiction- With an Important Message at the start

Addiction, Habit Energy, Craving and Clinging, Attachments; the entire breath of Shakyamuni's teachings is to intervene in our Samsaric addiction to things and our running away from personal responsibility and to reclaim our innate full control of our life condition and experience. This is Awakening. Be mindful of your loss of "reason" or depressions and thoughts of self-harm! Our Buddhist practice is built on a sound mind. Shakyamuni prohibited the use of intoxicants for precisely this reason. If you are in crisis, you must reach out to professionals with the ability to return you to your reason and "normal" mind. From there your practice will be successful.

Gosho-Treatise on Protecting the Nation - part 15

Those who slander the True Dharma “must be dealt with”. It is our responsibility to the propagation of the True Dharma to rebuke slander and errors in practice.

Travel Mandala of Gohonzon

How to receive a travel mandala for extended trips away from home to keep your practice strong and continuous.
 

Addiction

Addiction, Habit Energy, Craving and Clinging, Attachments; the entire breath of Shakyamuni's teachings is to intervene in our Samsaric addiction to things and our running away from personal responsibility and to reclaim our innate full control of our life condition and experience. This is Awakening.

Gosho-Treatise on Protecting the Nation - part 14

The Lotus/Nirvana Sutras are the only teachings that provide for the achievement of Enlightenment (Buddhahood) of those people of "Learning, Realization, and Arhat".

Gosho-Treatise on Protecting the Nation - part 13

Communication is easily distorted through words and personal insights that do not necessarily resonate in others’ ears or in their experiences.

Gosho-Treatise on Protecting the Nation - Part-12

The Lotus Sutra is the easiest to practice method to experience Buddha immediately in our Mind.

Gosho-Treatise on Protecting the Nation - part 11

Nichiren is our Mentor because he teaches directly from Shakyamuni's teachings without deviation. He is the embodiment of "Bodhisattva Superior Practice".