Resources for Daily Practice
The Supreme Celebration of the Lotus Sutra
This Supreme Celebration of the Lotus Sutra is based upon the ancient tradition of the seven-fold worship (S. saptangavidhi) or supreme worship (S. anuttara-puja). This form of liturgy has many variants, many of them with more than just seven parts. This Supreme Celebration of the Lotus Sutra is intended to be a short series of reflections that follows the format of the supreme worship using passages from the Lotus Sutra and elements of the standard Nichiren Shu liturgy.
Tiantai (Zhiyi) speaks of a five-fold repentance that has many of the elements of the supreme worship. This five-fold repentance is part of the Lotus Samadahi (a rite of repentance and contemplation) also includes the elements of offering, taking refuge, paying homage, reciting the sutra and sitting in meditation. In the Nichiren Shu there is a ceremony that is an abbreviated version of the Tiantai "Lotus Samadhi"
Traditional Kanji Calligraphy of the Sacred Title
Namu Myoho REnge Kyo Traditional Style Guide
Practice sheet with brush stroke guide for traditional style learning calligraphy Shakyo (sutra copying) meditation.
Resiliency Resources
Modern standardized style
Namu Myoho Renge kyo Modern Style guide
Practice sheet with brush stroke guide for modern style learning calligraphy Shakyo (sutra copying) meditation.
Introduction to Meditation
Modern standardized with stroke order
Six Paramitas Affirmations
Six PAramitas and Eightfold PAth Focus and Affirmation Guide
A focus and affirmation guide to be used during chanting or meditation session using a unique interpretation of the Six Paramitas and Eightfold Path.
Guided Group Meditation Instructions
Instructions how to lead a group in a guided mediation session.
Anapanasatti Meditation Instructions
The Buddha’s instructions for meditating on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. A shorter much more accessible version than the full Satipatthana Sutra.
Calming and Centering Meditation
A lovely meditation from Thich Nhat Hanh to calm and center oneself.
Healing and managing Anxiety Meditation
A short meditation to encourage, lower anxiety, ground oneself and develop fearlessness to face life’s difficulties.
Bi-Lateral Stimulation Exercise
Odaimoku Hand Gestures for bi-lateral stimulation helps reduce stress, control anxiety and builds brain strength.
Sit or lie as straight as you can with the minimum effort while surrendering your whole body to gravity.
Basic Calming (Samatha) Breath Meditation Instructions and Breath Counting
Nichiren Mandalas
Shutei Mandala #81
Nissho #101
Nisshun #105