Podcasts by RKINA - Buddhism For Today - Rissho Kosei-Kai International of North America

Dharma Dojo: Dhammapada 3 from 2022-02-08T14:00

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 ...

Dharma Dojo: Dhammapada 2 from 2022-01-19T11:00

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 ...

Dharma Dojo: Dhammapada 1 from 2022-01-07T09:00

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 ...

Lotus Sutra Lecture 2021 from 2021-12-23T17:00

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 devot...

Rissho Kosei-kai in a Nutshell from 2021-11-07T09:00

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 m...

Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #8."Transcending Lotus Samadhi" from 2021-05-14T15:00

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...

Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #7."Lotus Practice in Art." from 2021-05-07T16:00

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 e...

Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #6,"Cultivating True Meditation." from 2021-05-02T19:00

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 Meditat...

Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #5,"Odaimoku as a Meditation" from 2021-04-16T14:00

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...

Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practices #4,"Let's Meditate" from 2021-04-09T14:00

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 expl...

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 from 2021-03-30T16:00

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 Serie...

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 from 2021-03-23T20:00

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 Serie...

Dharma Dojo 2021: Zen and the Art of the Lotus Sutra Practice #1."Sexual Transformations in Mahayana Scriptures" from 2021-03-16T10:00

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 Sut...

What is the Original Buddha? Discovering a Compassionate and Meaningful Universe Through the Focus of Devotion. from 2020-12-23T15:00

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 B...

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - The Sutra of Method for Contemplating the Bodhisattva Universal Sage from 2020-11-07T11:00

Part Three:  The Sutra of Method for Contemplating the Bodhisattva Universal Sage.

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS28 from 2020-11-07T11:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 28, Encouragement of the Bodhisattva Universal Sage

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS27 from 2020-11-06T14:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 27, The Former Deeds of King Wondrous Adornment

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS26 from 2020-11-06T13:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 26, Dharanis

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS25 from 2020-11-06T12:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 25, The Bodhisattva Regarder of the Sounds of the World as Universal Gateway

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwao - LS24 from 2020-11-06T11:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 24, The Bodhisattva Wondrous Sound

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS23 from 2020-11-04T13:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 23,  The Former Deeds of the Bodhisattva Medicine King

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS22 from 2020-11-04T13:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 22, Entrustment

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS21 from 2020-11-04T12:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 21, The Transcendent Powers of the Tathagata

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS20 from 2020-11-03T17:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 20, The Bodhisattva Never Unworthy of Respect

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS19 from 2020-11-02T14:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 19, The Merits of the Teachers of the Dharma

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS18 from 2020-11-02T12:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 18, The Merits of Rejoicing

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS17 from 2020-11-02T11:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 17, Specification of Merits

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS16 from 2020-11-01T19:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Eternal Tathagata

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS15 from 2020-11-01T13:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 15, Springing Up Out of the Earth

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS14 from 2020-11-01T11:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Sutra.
Chapter 14, Peaceful and Agreeable Practices

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS13 from 2020-10-31T19:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 13, Encouragement to Hold Firm

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS12 from 2020-10-31T15:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 12, Devadatta

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS11 from 2020-10-31T09:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma. 
Chapter 11, Appearance of the Jeweled Stupa

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS10 from 2020-10-30T13:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 10, Teachers of the Dharma

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS9 from 2020-10-30T11:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 9, The Assurance Given To Those Trained And Still In Training

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS8 from 2020-10-28T14:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 8, The Assurance of the Buddhahood Given to the Five Hundred Disciples

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS7 from 2020-10-27T18:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma
Chapter 7, The Parable of the Conjured City

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS6 from 2020-10-27T15:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 6, Giving Assurance of Buddhahood

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS5 from 2020-10-26T19:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 5, The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano -LS4 from 2020-10-26T17:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.
Chapter 4, Faith and Understanding

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS3 from 2020-10-21T15:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.  
Chapter 3, A Parable

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS2 from 2020-10-17T16:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.  Chapter 2, Skillful Means.

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - LS1 from 2020-10-15T07:00

Part Two:  The Lotus Sutra of the Wondrous Dharma.  Chapter 1, Introductory

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - IM3 from 2020-10-11T22:00

Part One:  The Sutra of Innumerable Meanings.  Chapter 3, Ten Merits

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - IM2 from 2020-10-06T23:00

Part One:  The Sutra Innumerable Meanings.  Chapter 2, Expounding the Dharma

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - IM1 from 2020-10-01T12:00

Part One:  The Sutra of Innumerable Meanings.  Chapter 1,  Virtuous Practices

A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra by Nikkyo Niwano - IM1 from 2020-10-01T12:00

Part One:  The Sutra of Innumerable Meanings.  Chapter 1,  Virtuous Practices