Philosophy

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo -A Nichiren Buddhist Perspective

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo -An all embracing philosophical perspective. By Nelson Gozah  Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the essential practice of Nichiren Buddhism. It is the expression of the universal law of life.  We might say that Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the “voice” or “song” of the…

DEPENDENT ORIGINATION

DEPENDENT ORIGINATION By Nelson Gozah Buddhism teaches that all life is interrelated. Through the concept of “dependent origination,” it holds that nothing exist in isolation, independent of other life. The Japanese term for dependent origination is Engi,literally “arising in relation.” In…

Our Thoughts Are Tangible Forces

Our thoughts are potent forces. An ancient Buddhist principle asserts that our thoughts shape our destiny. Therefore, our karma is essentially determined by what we think, speak, and do. Recent research indicates that the average person has around sixty thousand…

FROM EMPTINESS TO THE BIG BANG

From Emptiness to the Big Bang: Unveiling the Cosmic Symphony of Creation By Nelson Gozah One of the greatest mysteries of our universe is what, if anything, came before the Big Bang. For as long as scientists have studied the…