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Kyohei Mikawa In my daily sutra recitation at home, I always return to this passage with a full heart: May these merits Extend universally to all So that we and all living beings Together accomplish the Buddha Way (KYOTEN, p.81) Buddhists understand that a single-mindedly offered sutra recitation is a prayer for all living beings — present, past, and future — whether known or unknown to us. Its purpose is simple and boundless at once: the end of suffering for all. Since the 6th century...

Kyohei Mikawa I am glad you can attend this year's NLT-National Leaders Training in June! Here is a list of study materials that are suggested to read/listen and discuss as part of preparing for your meaningful learning and attendance! If you have quesionts please let me know: info@rklabuddhistcenter.com 1) Buddha's Core Teachings Attend RKLA's biweekly online class (for recorded lectures and reading): https://www.rklabuddhistcenter.com/post/how-does-buddhism-work-class-schedule 2) Rissho...

Kyohei Mikawa Cat wondering: "What is really happening in you when you listen to someone's emotion?" Offering fully and gently one's attention to someone's speech through listening to their emotion and thoughts is a Buddhist practice of "generosity" (a selfless act of helping other people to be free from suffering). This generosity practice can be undertaken in our everyday conversation and can create good habit that does not make us jump on things on impulse. Here is a conversation between a...