LIBRARY
Honolulu Buddhist Temple
Pamphlet
Understandings On The Lotus Sutra
Compiled and Translated
by Dean Makinodan Honolulu Myohoji
A Shining Life
By Rev. Teinyo Kunugi
Translated and Compiled by Dean Makinodan
There is no one who does not seek to live a life of true value and worth—a shining life. Rev. Kunugi provides us with valuable steps on walking the path to that way of life. This booklet introduces us to the path of happiness for human life and the path to fulfill our life’s destiny. By reading this booklet and practicing even just one of the lessons contained, one will surely be on one’s way to a shining life.
Enlightening Messages Part ll : Eternal Buddha ; In Us, In the World
By Bishion Nichiou Itagaki
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura
and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
From the preface of the original work, we know that these are enlightening messages, which were written during chanting or in the dead of night, in a journal that the author kept. They are statements of the life of truehearted devotion of this eminent priest. All who read these booklets are sure to experience an expansion in the breadth and depth of their understanding of their faith. The abundance of knowledge and insights, which are conveyed, certainly make these booklets a collection of enlightening messages that strengthen the presence of the Eternal Buddha within us and in the world.
Enlightening Messages: Eternal Buddha ; In Us, In the World
By Bishop Nichiou Itagaki
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura
and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
From the preface of the original work, we know that these are enlightening messages, which were written during chanting or in the dead of night, in a journal that the author kept. They are statements of the life of truehearted devotion of this eminent priest. All who read these booklets are sure to experience an expansion in the breadth and depth of their understanding of their faith. The abundance of knowledge and insights, which are conveyed, certainly make these booklets a collection of enlightening messages that strengthen the presence of the Eternal Buddha within us and in the world.
The Path of the Buddha Mind of Human Life
By Rev Teinyo Kunugi
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura
and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
The supreme goal of Buddhist faith and practice is enlightenment through the path of the Buddha Mind. This seemingly invisible path is given concrete expression in this booklet. The way is not difficult. It is found in gratitude, sincere effort and devotion, and the practice of joining in oneness with the Eternal Buddha by chanting the Odaimoku. We are also given valuable insights into the benefits, in both this world and the next, from memorial services for ancestors.
Fulfillment
By Rev. Teinyo Kunugi
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura
and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
In this inspiring writing by Rev. Kunugi, we discover that a life of fulfillment is grounded in the recognition of and appreciation of the blessing of having been born into tis world. We are also provided with a detailed explanation of fundamental mental attitudes that reinforce our life of faith and lead us to a life of fulfillment.
Enlightenment
By Rev. Kancho Kajiyama
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura
and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
For those who have been looking for one concise writing that brings together many themes of our faith, from the origins of Buddhism to our faith in the Odaimoku, this booklet is a must. In a search for deeper understandings, we sometimes loose sight of our goal in the face of the complexities of Buddhist nomenclature. This booklet reminds us about the centrality of enlightenment and the faith and practice as Nichiren Buddhists to arrive there.
The Path to True Happiness
By Rev. Teinyo Kunugi
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
What is true happiness in the face of the challenges of modern life? Rev. Kunugi provides us with insights to live happily and to develop true faith.
That faith is based on a proper understanding of the True State of all things, the centrality of the Eternal Buddha, and the great power of the Odaimoku and the recitations of the Sutra.
The Reality of Myohoji
By Rev. Takamasa Yamamura
Translated by Dean Makinodan
Published to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Honolulu Myohoji Mission, this booklet of insightful writings by the Head Minister, Rev. Takamasa Yamamura, provides gems of wisdom for a deeper understanding of the relevant message of Nichiren Buddhism for today’s times.
A must read for those looking to recharge their faith.
The Lotus Sutra through the 7 Parables
Compiled by Rev. Takamasa Yamamura and Dan Liu
Translated by Dean Makinodan
In spite of the fact that the Lotus Sutra is most central to our Order, there is no one publication that provides a succinct and easy-to-understand introduction into the magnificent universe of truth that resides within that Sutra.
Through the Seven Parables in a creative cartoon rendition, the reader is introduced to central ideas of the Sutra.
Moreover, an overview of the Lotus Sutra and understandings of the function of its parables are provided.