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Lotus Path: Living the Lotus Sutra - Volume 1
The practice of Buddhism is about changing our lives deep at the core. Buddhism calls on us to examine the causes of our suffering in brutal honesty. After making this self-assessment we then take the next step and make the necessary changes so we can free ourselves from the cycle of suffering in ignorance.
The essays in the book are short; usually only several hundred words. It is possible to read them quite quickly. That however, is not what I intended and so I have concluded each essay with either some questions for you to consider or suggestions for actions you might decide would be beneficial.
You will get the most value out of this book if you take your time and use the essays and the follow-up comments as tools. Use the book sparingly, sampling each essay as if it were a most delicious candy. This book will be of the most value to you if you actually try to use it as a tool for making changes in your life.
The essays in the book are short; usually only several hundred words. It is possible to read them quite quickly. That however, is not what I intended and so I have concluded each essay with either some questions for you to consider or suggestions for actions you might decide would be beneficial.
You will get the most value out of this book if you take your time and use the essays and the follow-up comments as tools. Use the book sparingly, sampling each essay as if it were a most delicious candy. This book will be of the most value to you if you actually try to use it as a tool for making changes in your life.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2014
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About the author
Ryusho Jeffus
18 books8 followersI'm a Nichiren Shu priest serving at Myosho-ji, Wonderful Voice Buddhist Temple, located in Charlotte, NC. I also am a staff chaplain at Carolinas Medical Center - Mercy Hospital. I am now retired though there isn't much difference in life other than I have a bit more time to devote to activities that are important to me.
Writing is of course one of those things. Being active in the new Civil Rights movement and Black Lives Matter are two important issues to me in my life currently. I am also interested in the building of community centered around the various religious traditions. Of particular interest is how the various religions might better contribute to community without being divisive.
I will share, as I have heard other writes also say, that the process of writing is one of discovery both of subject and self. I have on most of my books began with a certain direction or destination. Yet I find in the process of the actual putting of words on paper that unexpected discoveries are made. Ideas I had not considered emerge which then prompts a reexamination or reassessing that I would not have suspected would happen.
One particular example is the introduction of spiritual practices from non-Buddhist traditions as tools for exploring Buddhism. For example,Midrash from the Jewish tradition resonates deeply with me. The idea of exploring what is not written, what remains unspoken yet is certainly present in our sacred writings.
So, that's about as brief and vague a description of me as is possible without a personal conversation. I hope you find my books enjoyable, challenging, informative, and most of all supportive of your own unique spiritual journey especially in Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra.
With Gassho,
Ryusho
Writing is of course one of those things. Being active in the new Civil Rights movement and Black Lives Matter are two important issues to me in my life currently. I am also interested in the building of community centered around the various religious traditions. Of particular interest is how the various religions might better contribute to community without being divisive.
I will share, as I have heard other writes also say, that the process of writing is one of discovery both of subject and self. I have on most of my books began with a certain direction or destination. Yet I find in the process of the actual putting of words on paper that unexpected discoveries are made. Ideas I had not considered emerge which then prompts a reexamination or reassessing that I would not have suspected would happen.
One particular example is the introduction of spiritual practices from non-Buddhist traditions as tools for exploring Buddhism. For example,Midrash from the Jewish tradition resonates deeply with me. The idea of exploring what is not written, what remains unspoken yet is certainly present in our sacred writings.
So, that's about as brief and vague a description of me as is possible without a personal conversation. I hope you find my books enjoyable, challenging, informative, and most of all supportive of your own unique spiritual journey especially in Buddhism and the Lotus Sutra.
With Gassho,
Ryusho
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January 19, 2024
A jewelry box of precious gems
Each essay is small enough to be slowly savored, providing deep, meaningful encouragement for every day. A true treasure for any Buddhist, or indeed, anyone.
Each essay is small enough to be slowly savored, providing deep, meaningful encouragement for every day. A true treasure for any Buddhist, or indeed, anyone.
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