What I needed to know when I started to attend service Michael Tanaka Minister s Assistant
Jodo Shinshu, Nishi Hongwanji Crest (Kamon or Monsho) - Sagarifuji
Shinran Shonin 1173 - May 21 Shinran is born 1175 - Hōnen founds the Jōdo-shū sect 1181 - Shinran becomes a monk 1201 - Shinran becomes a disciple of Hōnen and leaves Mt. Hiei 1207 - The nembutsu ban and Shinran's exile 1211 - Shinran is pardoned 1212 - Hōnen passes away in Kyoto & Shinran goes to Kantō 1224(?) - Shinran authors Kyogyoshinsho 1234(?) - Shinran goes back to Kyoto 1256 - Shinran disowns his son Zenran 1263 - Jan 16 Shinran dies in Kyoto Statue of Shinran Shonin on Riverside Drive, New York. A survivor of the bombing at Hiroshima, the statue was brought to New York in 1955
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Six Paramitas Dana: Giving Sila: Guidance Ksanti: Tolerance, forgiveness Virya: Perseverance, energy Dhyana: Meditation Prajna: Insight, wisdom
Dharma Wheel or Dharma Chakra Why 3 spinning elements in center of wheel?
Three Treasures or Three Jewels I rely on (take refuge in) the Buddha I rely on (take refuge in) the Dharma I rely on (take refuge in) the Sangha
Jodo Shinshu Crest in center of wheel How many spokes does it have? Why?
Eight Fold Path Wisdom 1. Right View 2. Right Thoughts Ethics 3. Right Speech 4. Right Conduct 5. Right Livelihood Meditation/Mental Concentration 6. Right Energy 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Meditation Rev. Alan Sakamoto The Six Paramitas LVBS Class March 9 & 10, 2013
Four Noble Truths Sanskrit Pali Japanese Duhkha (Dukkha) (Kutai): Life entails suffering, impermanence Trishna (Samudaya) (Jutai): The origin of suffering is attachments Nirvana (Nirodha) (Mettai): The end of needless suffering Maggha (Magga) (Dotai): The way to the end of needless suffering is the Path
Onaijin or Main Alter
Butsudan
Inner Altar Standing Amida Buddha
Hondo or Main Hall (Sanctuary) Bow upon entry or exit
Kodo or Multi Purpose Room
Osaisen or Offertory
Amida Buddha or Amitābha Buddha Enlightened one Principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism or Jodo Shinshu Described in the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life
Ojuzu or Onenju Ojuzu - counting beads Onenju - thought beads Some speculate that Catholic rosary and the Muslim worry beads have a similar origin of these Buddhist beads Always held in the left hand since the left hand represents the world of Samsara (this world) The right hand represents the world of Nirvana. Beads represents 108 Bonno or faults of man
Okesa or Monto Shikisho Patterned after the original robes worn by all of Sakyamuni Buddha's disciples Wearing it at service is encouraged and indicates readiness to hear the Dharma
Shin Buddhist Service Book Contains words of wisdom Show reverence by raising the book towards forehead before and after opening and closing the book Out of respect never lay the book on the floor
Chanting Sutras Please turn to page 39 in your service book Italicized - leader only Non-Italicized all members Line under a word is an extension of note or sound Little circle indicates bell
Gassho The palms of both hands are placed together Fingers and thumbs extended Nenju encircling the hands, held lightly between the thumbs and fingers Elbows should be fairly close to the body Hands should be held at midchest level, at a forty-five degree angle.
Meaning of Gassho Gassho is more than a pose. It is symbolic of the Dharma, the truth about life. For instance, we place together our right and left hand, which are opposites. It represents other opposites as well: you and me, light and dark, ignorance and wisdom, life and death, (Yin and Yang, Male and Female, etc.) Gassho also symbolizes respect, the Buddhist teachings, and the Dharma. It also is an expression of our feelings of gratitude and our inter-connectedness with each other. It symbolizes the realization that our lives are supported by innumerable causes and conditions. Ken Yamada, of the Berkeley Higashi Honganji Temple
Nembutsu Namo Amida Butsu Namu Amida Butsu Nanmandabu Namandab Nanmanda Slight bow at end Namo root for Namaste Namaste in Hindu - I bow to the divine in you Amida for Amida Buddha Butsu for Buddha I bow to the Truth of the Dharma and Amida Buddha
Oshoko Meaning Offering incense is an expression of reverence and gratitude Not for self-purification or material gain Photo Yokota AFB
Oshoko Procedure Approximately two steps from the incense burner, stop with your feet together (side by side). From the standing posture, bow. Return to an upright standing posture. From the standing posture, take a step (or two) forward beginning with your left foot. You should be close enough to the incense burner to easily place ground incense inside the burner. Take a pinch of incense from the incense caddy that is placed just before the incense burner with your right hand and drop or sprinkle (please do not throw) the ground incense inside the burner. Place the palms of both your hands together and place your joined hands chest high. If possible, your hands should be at a 45 degree angle. This gesture is known as Gassho (lit. palms joined ). While in Gassho, bow. Finish the bow by returning to an upright position (with your hands still doing Gassho). Lower your hands and place them by your sides. Take a step (or two) back beginning with your right foot. Finish with a bow.
We are deeply grateful to all lives that have made it possible for us to receive this meal. May this nourishment give us the strength to live with joy, and peace of mind in the Nembutsu. Namu Amida Butsu Itadakimasu Rev. Henry Adams Itadakimasu Thanks for the food, or Bon appétit, or Let's eat I humbly receive or I shall receive
Last Rites (Rinju Gongyo/ Makuragyo) Service conducted at the deathbed as a dying person s last opportunity to express gratitude to the Buddha. It also affirms the family s and friends appreciation of the person and each other Makuragyo is held after the person passes away There should be no anxiety associated with when or if this service is held, as the most important thing is the appreciation for the Buddha s Great Compassion and our love for each other.
Dharma Lesson There are two wolves who are always fighting One is darkness and despair The other is light and hope Which wolf wins?
Which ever one you feed!
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