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Nichiren Shu Buddhism is a Mahayana tradition from Japan, and has been present in the United States for 100 years. The tradition centers its practice and study on the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Dharma -- a teaching by Shakyamuni Buddha. Our central practice is chanting the Odaimoku or sacred title of the Lotus Sutra: Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. During our practice session we chant sections from the Lotus Sutra, recite prayers for peace, and chant the Odaimoku, Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. The study of Buddhism, the Lotus Sutra, and the teachings of the Nichiren tradition are also be included. We are open and welcoming to all levels of experience, and meditation instruction for beginners is provided. All are welcome to attend. All meditation and discussion sessions will be led by Shikimyo Erin Lauer, the local lay leader for Nichiren Shu in Tampa Bay. We are guided by our minister, Rev. Myokei Caine-Barrett who resides in and is the head minister of the Myoken Temple in Houston, Texas. Our Sangha in Florida is a branch group of the Houston Temple, and we host periodic visits from our minister, Rev. Myokei Caine-Barrett, during the year. Our Meetings: Day: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (July 1st and 15th, No meetings for August- our summer break, September 2nd and 16th, October 7th and 21st). Time: We start at 7:00pm and end at approx. 8:30pm. What we do: Shodaigyo, which is the chanting of Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, combined with the practice of silent, breathing meditation. Instructions and materials are provided. After we practice, we have an informal time of Q & A/discussion on Buddhism. Where: A private home in Downtown Saint Petersburg ( please call or email for location and directions ). What to bring: Any sitting cushion for floor use, all materials for the service are provided free of charge. Cost: Everything is offered freely, but love offerings are accepted to cover expenses. Contact information: Please contact Patrick or Erin Lauer for the address and other information at 727-366-9650 or by email through NichirenShuTampaBay@gmail.com. Please visit our website at http://nichirenshutampabay.org/ for further details on our tradition and our activities. One may also contact Rev. Myokei of the Houston Temple for more information by phone at 1-877-803-6647 or learn more by visiting their website at http://www.nichiren-shu.org/Houston.
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