Our Sangha: Meetings
Our Sangha follows the lineage of Nichiren Shu and focuses on the Lotus Sutra as our base of study, faith, and practice. The central practice of Nichiren Buddhsm is chanting the Odaimoku, Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, to awaken our Buddha-Nature.
We hold meetings in the Tampa Bay area in members' homes and host visits by our teacher, Rev. Myokei, during the year. All our practices are centered on the Dharma of Shakyamuni Buddha and the teachings of Nichiren Shonin.
We now have meetup a group!
Nichiren Shu Tampa Buddhist Tampa Bay Sangha
If you would like to join our Meetup group for the Nichiren Shu Sangha of Tampa Bay, visit the link above. Signing up is easy and free. There you will find details on our upcoming meetings and discussion about our practice and Rev. Myokei's visit this summer! You can also meet other people online and off who are interested in learning more about Buddhism!
Sunday Morning Chanting Service
We hold practice and study sessions the 1st Sunday of every month at 10:00am in Temple Terrace.
Dates:
July 5th, 2009
August 2nd, 2009
September 6th, 2009
Location- Temple Terrace, FL
Sunday meetings consist of chanting the Lotus Sutra, Odaimoku, and various prayers from the Nichiren Shu tradition. Our services are chanting based, lasting about 45 minutes to an hour. All materials and instruction are provided for guests. There is no charge, but love offerings are accepted. All are welcome to attend! (Click the link above the address)
After chanting meditation, we hold a study and discussion session based on the book Awakening to the Lotus. We are studying Chapter 4: "The life of Nichiren Shonin" in two parts from pages 31-42 in July and pages 43-52 in August. This chapter covers the teachings, events, and mission of the founder of our order, Nichiren Shonin. For this section, we will also watch a video about Nichiren Shonin's life which will be followed by open discussion.
Click here to learn more and order Awakening to the Lotus
Shodaigyo
*Please Note*
We'll be moving Shodaigyo to a different time and day. Shodaigyo is currently post-poned.
Shodaigyo combines the chanting of Namu Myoho Renge Kyo and silent meditation. During this practice we focus on the power of Odaimoku as a way to calm and awaken the mind and body. To open and close the service, we also pray for the peace and happiness of all beings. Please join us for this amazing meditation!
All are welcome to attend any service; no prior knowledge or training is needed. All chanting and meditation guidance is offered during the practice. Please bring a cushion if you have one.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about our local sangha, please connect with us through the email address listed above. You can also visit this space periodically for updates.
Our teacher, Rev. Myokei Caine-Barrett, is also available by phone for anyone seeking more information about Nichiren Shu. You can find her phone number listed above.
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are like the winter season for many hardships come incessantly. Winter is surely followed by spring. We have never heard nor seen that winter returned to fall. We have never heard that the believers in the Lotus Sutra go back to ordinary men. The Lotus Sutra says, "All people who listen to this sutra will attain Buddhahood."
"Myoichi Ama Gozen Goshosoku"Nichiren Shonin
Contact Us at nichirenshutampabay@gmail.com
Local Sangha Contact:
Rev. Myokei Phone Contact:
1-877-803-6647
Links to Nichiren Shu sites:
Nichiren-Shu.org
Nichiren Shu Boston, MA.
Nichiren Shu Houston,TX.
Nichiren Shu Seattle
Other Buddhist Websites:
Nipponzan Myohoji
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Links to Lotus Sutra Study:
Bishop Kanai's Notes
Nichiren Shu News
Buddhist Supplies:
Gassho Do
