RKINA - Rissho Kosei-kai International of North America is an online Dharma Center and the North American office of Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhism from Japan. We are a Sangha of lay believers, turning everyday life into Buddhist practice. By studying basic buddhist concepts and the Threefold Lotus Sutra, we cultivate our hearts and mind, practicing the bodhisattva way to bring peace to our families, communities, countries, and to the world. Please check our local Dharma Center listing at www.rkin ...
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In the next eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department…
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Zen禅Zone: Morning Meditation (35 minutes)
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Zen禅Zone is a guided meditation with Dr. Masaki Matsubara, a 18th generation Rinzai Zen Priest. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department of Religious Studies at UC Berkeley and was the BDK Fellow at the Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford University. He is now a Visiting Scholar …
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In the next eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department…
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In the next eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department…
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In the next eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department…
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department of Relig…
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department of Relig…
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In the next eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department…
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Dharma Dojo Lecture Series with Dr. Masaki Matsubara. This series is called Dhammapada. In the next eight episodes, Dr. Masaki Matsubara thoroughly examines quotes from the Dhammapada to understand how we can apply Buddhist wisdom into our lives. Masaki Matsubara earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religions from Cornell University. He taught at the Department…
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Actualize Your Inner Potential by Modeling the Lotus Sutra’s Bodhisattvas How often do you read, recite and study the applicational section of the Lotus Sutra? Even the most devoted practitioners of the Lotus Sutra and those very familiar with its teachings often neglect the final chapters of the text. However, because they personify the inherent p…
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Rissho Kosei-kai in a Nutshell
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How would you explain Rissho Kosei-kai in a nutshell? How can we explain it in a coherent and accurate, understandable fashion to other people? Dr. Dominick Scarangello offers some ideas to members that will help them share the Dharma with others and introduce people to the RK practice.Av RKINA
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #8. "Transcending Lotus Samadhi"
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Transcending Lotus Samadhi is the title of the 8th lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. In this episode, Dr. Matsubara talks about transcending the high concentration of reciting the Lotus Sutra an…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #7. "Lotus Practice in Art."
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Lotus Practice in Art is the title of the 7th lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. In this episode, Dr. Matsubara looks at the hidden messages found within Hakuin's art. This lecture was recorded o…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #6, "Cultivating True Meditation."
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In this episode, Dr. Matsubara explains Hakuin's point of view of the importance of meditation in activity. This lecture was recorded on April 11, 2021. Cultivating True Meditation is the title of the 6th lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #5, "Odaimoku as a Meditation"
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Odaimoku as a Meditation is the title of the 5th lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. In this episode, Dr. Matsubara introduces interesting Zen koans and relates them as essentially the same practi…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practices #4, "Let's Meditate"
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Let's Meditate is the title of the 4th lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. In this episode, Dr. Matsubara guides us into practicing 3 types of meditation: breathing, Koan, and Odaimoku. This lectu…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #3. "Revisiting Hakuin's Ethical Legacy Against Power Abuses in the 21st Century" Part 2
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Revisiting Hakuin's Ethical Legacy Against Power Abuses in the 21st Century (Part 2) is the title of the 3rd lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. In this episode, Dr. Matsubara looks at more of Hak…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #2. "Revisiting Hakuin's Ethical Legacy Against Power Abuses in the 21st Century" Part 1
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Revisiting Hakuin's Ethical Legacy Against Power Abuses in the 21st Century (Part 1) is the title of the 2nd lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. In this episode, we study Hakuin as one of the grea…
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Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #1. "Sexual Transformations in Mahayana Scriptures"
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Sexual Transformations in Mahayana Scriptures is the title of the 1st lecture given by Dr. Rev. Masaki Matsubara in the 2021 Dharma Dojo Lecture Series: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice, where he explains Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practices. This episode explores the concept of women's experiences of sexual transformation in the c…
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What is the Original Buddha? Discovering a Compassionate and Meaningful Universe Through the Focus of Devotion.
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This episode is a recording of the Lotus Sutra Lecture, given on Dec. 13, 2020. Dominick Scarangello obtained his PhD from the University of Virginia 2012. His interests include Lotus Sutra Buddhism in East Asia, Japanese religions, and religion and modernity. Dr. Scarangello has taught at the University of Virginia and was the Postdoctoral Scholar…
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS28
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 28, Encouragement of the Bodhisattva Universal SageAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - The Sutra of Method for Contemplating the Bodhisattva Universal Sage
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Part Three: The Sutra of Method for Contemplating the Bodhisattva Universal Sage.Av RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS27
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 27, The Former Deeds of King Wondrous AdornmentAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS26
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 26, DharanisAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS25
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 25, The Bodhisattva Regarder of the Sounds of the World as Universal GatewayAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwao - LS24
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 24, The Bodhisattva Wondrous SoundAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS22
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 22, EntrustmentAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS23
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 23, The Former Deeds of the Bodhisattva Medicine KingAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS21
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 21, The Transcendent Powers of the TathagataAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS20
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 20, The Bodhisattva Never Unworthy of RespectAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS19
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 19, The Merits of the Teachers of the DharmaAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS18
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 18, The Merits of RejoicingAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS17
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 17, Specification of MeritsAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS16
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Eternal TathagataAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS15
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 15, Springing Up Out of the EarthAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS14
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Sutra. Chapter 14, Peaceful and Agreeable PracticesAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS13
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 13, Encouragement to Hold FirmAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS12
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 12, DevadattaAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS11
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 11, Appearance of the Jeweled StupaAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS10
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 10, Teachers of the DharmaAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS9
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 9, The Assurance Given To Those Trained And Still In TrainingAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS8
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 8, The Assurance of the Buddhahood Given to the Five Hundred DisciplesAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS7
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma Chapter 7, The Parable of the Conjured CityAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS6
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 6, Giving Assurance of BuddhahoodAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS5
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 5, The Parable of the Medicinal HerbsAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano -LS4
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 4, Faith and UnderstandingAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS3
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 3, A ParableAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS2
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 2, Skillful Means.Av RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS1
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Part Two: The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. Chapter 1, IntroductoryAv RKINA
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A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - IM3
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Part One: The Sutra of Innumerable Meanings. Chapter 3, Ten MeritsAv RKINA
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