Buddha Nature Now
Discovering Your Buddha Nature, Fifth Anniversary Edition
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In the Buddhist tradition today there are many Buddhist Schools and whether they are Lay Organizations,
The Mahayana is divided into two schools, the provisional and the whole or complete Dharma as revealed in the Lotus Sutra, of the Former Day of the Law.
In the Buddha-way there is the generic and the specific method of practice. The generic is the bumper sticker, the peace march or the taking on a cause we believe in to help make a difference.
The Specific Method is in understanding that we are connected to our universe through the fusion of the Person and the Law. The Specific is the faith, practice and study in the here and NOW, understanding this moment of eternity in which we are a participants. Specifically how the Buddhist philosophy works in our everyday life.
In PART ONE You will find many interesting topics for your consideration enjoyment and research. The specifics in this book will lead us to the Latter Day of the Law and the Mahayana Nichiren Buddha Tradition.
In PART TWO you will find Lotus Contemplations, along with the Lineage of the historical first earthly Buddha Shakyamuni and more Lotus Blossoms to enjoy.
The Teacher may open the door, but you must walk through, holding on to the knowledge and learning with the Realization of your own empowerment and potential enlightenment.
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From the 1950's onward the Buddhist philosophy has grown in our Western world. This philosophy underlies one of the oldest spiritual practices on earth, the faith of compassion and peaceful means. The reason for its existence is to enable all people to Realize a Personal Way to end suffering. It is complex, yet simple and profound. It offers important principles to the higher Worlds of wisdom and the meaning of enlightenment. While scholars differ on his birth date, it is suggested the historical Buddha of India, Shakyamuni, was an “awakened” One, almost 3,000 years ago. His time on earth is known as the Former Day of the Law. In the Middle ages the Great Scholar, Teacher and Chinese Priest,Tien Tai Chi’I [538 - 597 c.e.] of China, brought together all the various Buddha’s Sutra or wisdom teachings and brought them into a encyclopaedic and academic whole. Going beyond the theory and doctrine, he declared the Buddha’s highest teachings were to be found in theScripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma. This greatly affected the Mahayana Tradition. He then went on to explain how the universe works, in the concept of NOW, Ichinen Sanzen. This time is known as the “Middle Day of the Law.” In 1222 c.e. [common era ], a fisherman’s son was born. His name was Zennichi-maro. Like many first sons of his day, at the age of 12 he was sent off to learn and be the spiritual guide for the family. After attaining status as a Priest he spent many years studying the suffering and plague that was ravishing Japan in his time. He studied all the various Buddhist doctrine and theology realizing that Shakyamuni of India, Tien Tai of China and Dengyo Daishi [767-822 c.e.] of his own country were correct in their predictions that a time would arrive when the Buddha-way would be open to all Beings regardless of their lifestyle, culture or country. The time was and is our current “Latter Day of the Law.” Within the pages of this offering you will find the tools and actual proof needed for widening the doors of your Spiritual Health. At the very least you will be One with the Wheel of Knowledge of the Buddha-way enabling. You to have an informed opinion. Enjoy, Learn, Realize, as You Discover Your Buddha Nature!
About the Author
Henry Landry, author, life coach, guide and teacher is at One with the temporary nature of life. His career path has followed three directions, his early and first career was as a Cook, Chef and Kitchen Manager for ten years. Starting a Consulting business, he was involved in Provincial [State], and Federal [National] politics for ten years as a candidate trainer and party organizer and Executive Assistant to several Cabinet Ministers. His third career was and is a Certified Life Skills Coach, Counselor and Spiritual Teacher.
His spiritual pathway, one that enables him to be a balanced teacher of the Buddhist Law, is such that early in life the guardians and messengers of the universe sent him a mentor who advised him that he should study philosophy. This lead to eight years of study in the Western philosophies while pursuing his career and family life. Henry's Christian studies include thirty years of the life of the Jewish messenger Jesus, the Christian faith and its many denominations. He has also studied Hindu, Hebrew and Muslim faiths. Beginning his studies in the Eastern philosophies in his early thirties he took up the Yogic Pathways.
He studied the Therevada Buddhist doctrine and later the various Mahayana traditions.
Since 1985 he has lead a life of Mahayana Nichiren Buddhist faith, practice and study. Healthy and happy in the beginning of the Winter of his life, he enjoys the love of family, friends, and many seekers of Buddhist wisdom and enlightenment. A Buddhist Guide Teacher [Ajari] since 1995, he is dedicated to assisting others seek their true self in the discovery of their very special human and Buddha nature.