How does gratitude help us look toward the future with optimism... especially when the future otherwise looks bleak?
Worship Committee Interfaith Presentation: Joyce Law
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".
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 even when life hurts can deepen our compassion and
The holidays promise joy and connection, but for many, they also bring stress, grief, and overwhelm. In those moments, it can be tempting to “numb out”—to overwork, overspend, overeat, or simply check out. This service invites us to explore the ways we avoid feeling and how we might instead open ourselves to authentic experience, even when it’s messy. Together, we’ll seek a gentle
