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We are the Nichiren Buddhist Sangha of Greater New England (Shingo-Zan Kosen-Ji 眞行山廣宣寺) a Nichiren Shu temple located in Haverhill, MA. Nichiren Shu Buddhism came to the U.S. with Japanese practitioners over 100 years ago and has now become accessible here in New England with services and Dharma talks conducted in English. We are also the first outside of Japan to to become a branch temple of Saijo Inari Zan Myokyo-Ji (最上稲荷山妙教寺) in Okayama, Japan.
We offer a form of Buddhist practice based on the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of the 12th century monk Nichiren Shonin. While there are nearly forty schools of Buddhism based on Nichiren’s teachings, we are the orthodox school practicing Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra. Our main temple is Minobu-zan Kuon-Ji（身延山久遠寺）located in Minobu, Japan. We have rich traditions and rituals modeled closely on practices in Japan and our services combine shindoku (faith reading) with modern English for understandability. We enshrine and offer amulets for many deities and Bodhisattvas at our temple; including our main protector Inari (最上位経王大菩薩), Daikoku-Ten, Kishimojin, Kanzeon, Tuer Shen (protector of the LGBTQ community), and many others.
We offer meditation, Lotus Sutra study, study of Nichiren Shonin's writings, and sutra chanting practices on a regular basis. We are known as the “noisy” Buddhists because of our intense, percussive manner of chanting and use of drums in service. All are welcome, no experience necessary, or classes required before attendance. Special ceremonies such as weddings, memorial services, child blessing, etc. can be arranged by appointment.
If you are new to Buddhism, you can watch a typical service on our Youtube page (link below). We also suggest you attend our slow chanting service on Sundays, to learn more about the practice of Buddhism and to answer any questions you have about getting started with your practice.
Visit our official website here: www.kosen-ji.org You can also learn more about Nichiren Shu and our temples around the world here: www.nichiren-shu.org
Upcoming events (4+)
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Shodaigyo uses a mixed style of silent and chanting meditation to ground us in a solid practice of the Odaimoku. It helps with calming the mind and increasing mindfulness. We are meeting through zoom and in person. The room will open around 6:30PM and service will start at 7:00PM. Feel free to come early if you have questions, or just want to hang out!
Link to Shodaigyo PDF:
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/321a8a89-0e9c-4ab8-a2e2-e4b4e1e0fc9e/downloads/1cbaejsua_475963.pdf?ver=1577823467721
Zoom Broadcast Service Meeting ID [masked])
- Download the client or app for your PC, tablet or phone.
(There is no fee for you to download this service.) - When the scheduled broadcast is to happen (see meetup), then you will need to log onto Zoom or open the app. Press the join meeting button and put in the zoom meeting code [masked]) 15 - 30 minutes before the scheduled broadcast.
- Please silence your microphone when entering the broadcast. During broadcast we will get an echo if you have your microphone on. During questions after service or before service feel free to un-mute and ask.
- Ryoen Drewello 龍.
- 1 attendee
Zoom Broadcast Service Meeting ID [masked]) Please message us if you need the current password!
Shodaigyo uses a mixed style of silent and chanting meditation to ground us in a solid practice of the Odaimoku. It helps with calming the mind and increasing mindfulness. We are meeting through zoom and in person. The room will open around 6:30PM and service will start at 7:00PM. Feel free to come early if you have questions, or just want to hang out!
Link to Shodaigyo PDF:
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/321a8a89-0e9c-4ab8-a2e2-e4b4e1e0fc9e/downloads/1cbaejsua_475963.pdf?ver=1577823467721
Zoom Broadcast Service Meeting ID [masked])
- Download the client or app for your PC, tablet or phone.
(There is no fee for you to download this service.) - When the scheduled broadcast is to happen (see meetup), then you will need to log onto Zoom or open the app. Press the join meeting button and put in the zoom meeting code [masked]) 15 - 30 minutes before the scheduled broadcast.
- Please silence your microphone when entering the broadcast. During broadcast we will get an echo if you have your microphone on. During questions after service or before service feel free to un-mute and ask.
- Ryoen Drewello 龍.
- 1 attendee
Recovery Dharma
Kosen-Ji hosts recovery Dharma meetings in Haverhill for the Merrimack Valley area.
Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that is unified by the potential in each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that recovery means empowerment, and we support each other as partners walking the path of recovery together. Our program uses the Buddhist practices and principles of meditation, self inquiry, wisdom, compassion, and community as tools for recovery and healing. Recovery Dharma welcomes anyone who is looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior, whether it’s caused by substance use or process addictions like codependency, gambling, eating disorders, relationships, technology or any obsessive or habitual pattern that creates suffering.
Our meetings are currently open for online & in-person.
Meeting Zoom Info
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For other online meetings please see the Recovery Dharma website.
www.recoverydharma.org
- Keith K.
- 1 attendee
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Everyone is always welcome!
“A Week”
Romanized Lotus Sutra
Dokyo (Sutra Chanting*): Chapter 1 Introductory pg. 8-9; Chapter 2 Expedient Means pg. 24-26; Yokuryoshu and, Chapter 12 Devadatta pg. [masked].
“B Week”
Romanized Lotus Sutra
Dokyo (Sutra Chanting*): Chapter 16 Jigage pg. 189 - 190; Chapter 21 Beppuzoku English handout and then pg. 224 - 226; Chapter 25 Kanzeon Bodhisattva pg. 240 - 243; Daranis gathas sections starting with “a ni, ma ni…” on pg. 243 - 247
Black “A Phrase A Day” Book
Sokun (Founder’s Writings)
Passage that matches the corresponding day on the calendar
Beppuzoku Handout Link:
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During our morning service, we chant portions of the Lotus Sutra (dokyo reading) as well as it's scared title the Odaimoku "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo". This service is a version of the typical daily service practiced by Nichiren Shu members. The chanting in this service is done at a "fast" speed that might be intimidating to start, but it is a beautiful and worthwhile practice. Beginners may find it difficult at first but, with practice, they will be able to keep up and eventually add their voice to the Sangha. Service usually lasts about one hour. Service begins 5 minutes after scheduled time.
*The chapters from the Lotus Sutra are read in the traditional way (Chinese Characters with Japanese pronunciation) called "Shindoku". Shindoku is a form of faith reading and is a meditation in itself. It is not necessary to understand academically while chanting in Shindoku as it is a form of meditation practice. Study classes are held once a month for understanding the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Shonin’s writings in English.
A Dharma talk is held after service on Saturday. There is always time for questions before service starts (doors are open 30 minutes before service) or after service is over during coffee/tea time.
www.kosen-ji.org
SOME COPIES OF THE ROMANIZED LOTUS SUTRA AND MORNING & EVENING SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TEMPLE TO BORROW FOR SERVICE.
We encourage practitioners to get their own copy of either the Romanized Lotus Sutra or a Yohon (Selected Writings of the Lotus Sutra) for performing service with us. Most liturgy books only have a couple of readings of the Lotus Sutra (2 and 16 are most common). Our Temple usually chants a large section of Yohon. You should also have a liturgy book with the parts of our liturgy. Morning & Evening Service contains the liturgy that we use at our Temple. Other Nichiren Shu Liturgy books would work as well. If you have questions about liturgy please email Ryuoh Shonin ([masked]).
Some copies are available for purchase at the Temple. We do take credit cards.
Romanized Lotus Sutra is available at Lulu.com
< http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/NichirenSangha >
Yohon is available at NBIC
< http://www.nichiren-shu.org>
Morning & Evening Service
< http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/NichirenSangha >
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Broadcast Service [masked]
- Ryuoh Faulconer S.
- Ryoen Drewello 龍.
- Keith K.
- 5 attendees
Past events (3,968)
- Ryuoh Faulconer S.
- 1 attendee
