In-Person Morning Service

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“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. 157-159.

“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.

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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 (ryuoh@comcast.net).

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
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