Thanksgiving invites us to count our blessings, but what happens when life itself feels hard to bless? Many of us live with some form of chronic discomfort —whether physical pain, emotional fatigue, or the quiet ache of uncertainty. In this service, we’ll explore how gratitude and discomfort can coexist, and how learning to give thanks … more
Nichiren Buddhism is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism based on the teachings of the 13th-century Japanese monk, Nichiren. It emphasizes the importance of the Lotus Sutra and the practice of chanting the phrase “Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō”.
How does gratitude help us look toward the future with optimism… especially when the future otherwise looks bleak?
While this time of the year is filled with ghouls and goblins, it is also the time for something much more frightening – introspection. As the witch’s New Year begins on Samhain, we spend time reflecting on the past year and planning for the next.
